Conferences

An Oasis of Ideas at TED 2012

Max Lugavere | Posted 05.12.2012

Read More: Long Beach, Paul Gilding, Peter Diamandis, Palm Springs, Big Ideas, Chris Anderson, Aesthetics, Max Lugavere, Psychology, Ted, ted2012, Tedactive, Conferences, Tedtalks, tedtalks2012, Video, TED 2012, Culture News

Last year, we learned of the dangers of one's "filter bubble." At TED, there is no such danger: The talks are multi-sensory, cross-disciplinary, and always delivered with passion by someone at the top of their game. What's not to love?

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The Art Of Conference Networking: From Hashtags To Handshakes

The Suitcase Entrepreneur | Posted 11.16.2011

Read More: Contacts, Business Contacts, Conference Networking, Business Networking, Meeting People, Networking, Conferences, Business People, Women News

September 1st is the unofficial end of summer. School has started, vacations are ending and there is a feeling that it is time to get back to busines...

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Business and Poverty Alleviation, Meeting of the Minds

Saul Garlick | Posted 08.08.2011

Read More: Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Conferences, Social Entrepreneurs Conference, Social Entrepreneurship Conference, Social Entrepreneur, Social Entrepreneurs, Business News

I just got off the phone with Topher Wilkins, COO of Opportunity Collaboration. I always enjoy catching up with him and Jonathan Lewis, the event's fo...

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Zappos CEO: In Your Next Speech, Just Wing It

Tony Hsieh | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Public Relations, Public Speaking, Footwear, Hiring, Zappos, Customer Service, Amazon, Delivering Happiness, Conferences, Small Business America, Business News

For my next speech, I tried a completely different approach. I decided not to memorize or rehearse anything. I would just wing it and see what happened.

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Why Writers Conferences Are Rethinking Pitch Sessions

Karen Dionne | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Literary Agents, Writers, Conferences, Authors, Book Publishing, Backspace Writers Conference, Writing Conference, Literary Pitch, Books News

More writers conferences are changing to the no-pitch format. Authors who invest the time and money to attend a writers conference deserve better than a few stressful minutes with a bored, exhausted agent.

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Arianna Huffington Speaks at Big Task Weekend

Mark Goulston, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Politics, Peter-Guber, Arianna Huffington, Collaboration, Keith Ferrazzi, Conferences, Inspiration, Healthy Living News

In the end it's not about whether they win or lose or even how they play the game, it's about whether together the people with the power to change the world will use it to do so.

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Networking Tips: How to Get More From Attending Conferences

Mark Goulston, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Conventions, Business, Conferences, Business Social Networking, Business Networking, Business Relationships, Unplug and Recharge, Self Help, Healthy Living News

Get more from attending conferences with helpful tips from networking experts.

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Conference Casualties and Collateral Damage

Jonathan Lewis | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Delegate Conference, Parag Gupta, Poverty, Opportunity Collaboration, Conferences, Impact News

Every anti-poverty leader grouses about conference fatigue. In theory, meetings are necessary to collect new ideas, establish collegial working relationships and sweet talk funders. In reality, most conferences are talkfests or trade fairs.

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See & Be Scene: Conference, Club & Brand Yourself to the Top

Ted Johnson, Maegan Carberry, Teresa Valdez Klein | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Republican National Committee, Twitter, Jay Rosen, Backchannels, Digital Capital Week, Dc Week, Rnc, Sarah Palin, Michael Steele, Istrategy Labs, Voyeur West Hollywood, Peter Corbett, Conferences, Technology News

In today's Wilshire & Washington, we talk Digital Capital Week, and the way things can go awry at conferences through backchannels.

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Fellowship for the Ultimate Un-Conference

Saul Garlick | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mexico, Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Opportunity, Social Entrepreneurship, Ideas, Conferences, Cordes Foundation, Opportunity Collaboration, Cordes Fellowships, Allison DeLauer, Unconference, Impact News

The Cordes Foundation is teaming up with Opportunity Collaboration to provide 50 fellowships to students around the world to attend the five day conference with leaders in the social enterprise arena.

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'Relationship' Is a Very Big Word

Bella DePaulo | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Progressives, Matrimania, Scholarship, Meanings, Mentors, Friendships, Singlism, Children's Friendships, Sexual Relationships, Neighbors, Conducive Chronicle, Love, Blogging, Conferences, Family, Couples, Spouse, Romantic Relationships, Coworkers, Research, Solutions-Oriented, Best Friends, Compassionate, Journals, Myths, Asian Culture, Parent-Child Relationships, Education Level, Sex, Party, Siblings, Living Single, Relationships, Healthy Living News

There's something troubling about the use of the word "relationship" that excludes all relationships but romantic ones. All other adult relationships aren't just excluded in the wording; they're absent from the studies.

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Better than TED

Bill Barol | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Bono, Steve Jobs, Ted, Noam Chomsky, Steve Wozniak, Kevin Garnett, Conferences, Media News

So I'm thinking my invitation to speak at TED this year got lost in the mail or something, but you know. Whatever. It's like the third year in a row a...

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New Frontiers: Redefining Service for the 21st Century

Halle Tecco | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Social Enterprise, Jfk, Social Entrepreneurship, Barack Obama, Service, Conferences, Volunteer, Impact News

How do we want to shape how service is defined throughout the world? As leaders, what is our voice, what is our input, and what is our vision for what could be?

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Take Action for Animals This Summer

Michael Markarian | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Humane Society of the United States, Ginnifer Goodwin, Nellie Mckay, Training, Taking Action for Animals, Carol Leifer, Rep. Jim Moran, Animals, Conferences, Advocacy, Green News

It's a life-changing event, and two months from now you can be part of it. Here's what animal advocates had to say after previously attending the Taki...

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Who Wants To Be A Teenage Millionaire?

Chloe Spencer | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Internet, Entrepreneurship, Millionaire, Money, Conferences, Business News

There's no reason why you can't be making as much money as your dad, you are only 17 years old, and already playing with the big boys.

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Be the Change You Seek for Animals

Michael Markarian | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Animal Law, Animal Care Expo, Genesis Awards, Humane Society, Georgetown University, Taking Action for Animals, Events, Animals, Conferences, Politics News

If you want to get involved with animal protection issues, there's no substitute for joining your fellow animal advocates in person to celebrate the victories and work together to confront the challenges ahead.

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Encourage Your Kids to Ditch a Few Days of School and Become the Next Bill Gates

Chloe Spencer | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Entrepreneurs, Billionaires, Entrepreneurship, Kids, Conferences, Parents, Business News

Turn your kid into an entrepreneur. Teach him or her about the value of passive income and of building assets--much more valuable than what the average school is teaching.

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