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Strategic curiosity is about three things: asking intentional, forward-thinking questions that help you level up the quality of your work, expanding your knowledge in meaningful ways, and elevating your strategic value within your organization. It is a purposeful, goal-oriented, and laser-focused curiosity.

Growth requires persistence and discipline, and choosing to strengthen your self-leadership can feel especially challenging when your focus is always on supporting others. The key to making progress? Shifting from a reactive mindset to a proactive one.

If you want to be excellent, you must be intentional about growth. Resistance to change, whether from pride, fear, or habit, keeps professionals stagnant. Being growth focused isn’t just a mindset. It’s the foundation of every meaningful advancement in your career.

Every time I attend a conference, open LinkedIn, or read a professional development message board, there is an overarching message: Admins deserve more. So many conversations center around a lack of recognition, low wages, or no opportunities for promotion or advancement. These things are all incredibly important, but what are we doing right now to earn it? How are we each individually taking ownership of our skill set and career trajectory? 

So, you're in the midst of planning all the wonderful aspects of your event when you are thrown a curveball. When faced with the challenge of unexpected changes, there are several steps you can take to ensure your event flows seamlessly.

When it comes to event planning, personalization is not just a nice touch—it’s a powerful way to elevate the experience for your attendees. In today’s post, we’ll explore actionable ways to make your guests feel truly seen and valued.