New Year, New Conference Mindset
In 2026, the winning conferences will stop treating conferences as annual expenses and start operating as always-on growth infrastructure for revenue, relationships, and reputation.
How Emotional Intelligence Shapes Leadership and Connection at Every Scale
Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at High Point University as an Executive in Residence within its Access to Innovators series. This program connects students with leaders shaping industries around the world. Walking across campus and meeting such engaged, thoughtful individuals reminded me why emotional intelligence sits at the core of meaningful leadership and collaboration.
Why Gathering Matters: From Ancient Greece to Linder Global Events Today
This summer I took my teenagers to Greece, where I spent all four years of high school. Athens was the most powerful stop. Walking them through my old neighborhood in Paleo Psychiko, showing them my school and favorite gathering spots, I realized something: the way we come together has not changed in thousands of years.