Chris Fields As a kid growing up Southern Baptist, all I knew about St. Patrick's Day is that you wore green or you got pinched and you drew a lot of 4 leaf-clovers, oh and people got drunk. But just like most holiday's St. Patty's Day has history and culture. It wasn't until I attended St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa that I learned about Patron Saints. You may be ... Read Full Article
San Diego Conf Party Guide: #SHRMTalent, #IAEWS & #ERE15
This week I'm traveling to sunny San Diego to spend a week attending three different conferences in one fabulous location. San Diego has great food, nightlife and so much to offer. They also have my favorite breakfast place, Richard Walker's. Be prepared to wait in line. I recommend their bacon waffles or you can stop by the cutest little Italian gelato shop in Little Italy ... Read Full Article
Social Media is the Icebreaker, Not the Party
Here's the thing, as much as most of us LOVE social media, as much as we engage..., there is nothing like a face-to-face greeting or meeting. There is nothing like that chance to sit down and actually have a conversation where real eye contact can be made. It is easy to forget, as we sit behind computers or drone on from go-to-meeting to webinar, what it's ... Read Full Article
Anyone Else Tired of Social Media?
At a recent conference, a group was standing around and someone (who shall remain anonymous) bravely spoke up and stated a fact many of us have been feeling, thinking, and trying to figure out. "I really am tired of this whole social media thing." There was a bit of silence, but the nodding heads proved that many of us were in agreement. I wonder if it has anything to do with ... Read Full Article