346: Ask Denis: How to Get the Best Out of Attending an Event?

Now that COVID-19 restrictions have become less disruptive as time passes by, events are taking place again. How do we, as leaders, take advantage of these opportunities to bring more value to our work?  Denis says that if you don't have a clear intent or intention for attending a conference, then it's not worth your time and money. How do we become prepared to put in the time and investment to get the best out of it? Tune in!In this episode:I share 3 ways to get the most out of conferences to maximize your investment and time for more value.Take the opportunity to expand your network and leave the event with more knowledge through note-taking.Key Takeaways:You need to be clear about what you wantKnow how you will show up at the event - an attendee or a leaderFind out who is attending the event and reach out to them beforehandTake notes so you can review them later and learn from them Tweetable Quote:“I encourage you to take those notes… Sometimes, when we write down those, just this one word, one statement, one quote, one story, one experience… Something that somebody shares in that room could be life-changing for you, your team, and your organization.” - Denis GianoutsosReach out to Denis:Email: [email protected]: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/