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My Take
What stood out to me in this conversation with JT Long is not just what is changing in the meetings and events industry, it is how leaders must respond when the pace of change accelerates.
I found myself leaning into the questions around AI, relevance, and decision making. Not from a place of fear, but from a place of clarity.
What JT reinforced is this, leaders who stay relevant are not trying to keep everything. They are making faster decisions about what no longer serves the audience. They are willing to let go of old formats, old assumptions, even old success models.
Relevance today is not about adding more. It is about removing what no longer works, so the experience can rise.
3-2-1 Lightning Leaders Format
AI will not replace great events, but it will expose average ones
If your event can be replicated by AI, it is time to rethink the experience.
Speed is now a leadership skill
The ability to decide quickly, test, and adjust is separating leaders from followers.
Experience is the new currency
Information is everywhere. Transformation is rare.
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2 Challenges Leaders Face
Holding on to legacy formats because they once worked
Confusing more content with greater value
1 Action to Apply This Week
Ask yourself this question:
What is one thing I need to amputate from my current approach to elevate the experience I create?
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Where I Was Last Week
Last week I had the privilege of speaking at the SAPInsider Conference at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
It is always a pleasure to connect with leadership at that level, and to spend time with CEO Jamie Bedard.
What stood out to me most was his compassion and care for the organization.
For my speakers out there, here is a simple tip
Come early and stay late. It will serve you well.
Where I Am This Week
This week I am in Boston for Pharma Forum. This is my fist time attending, and my goal is simple, to learn. To better understand the industry, the challenges leaders are facing, and where I can serve at a higher level.
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Go forth - inspire your world.
See you next Tuesday!
John Register is an Irreversible Leadership keynote speaker and Paralympic silver medalist who helps executives navigate high-stakes transitions by strategically subtracting what no longer serves them to elevate performance, culture, and decision authority.
