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IN
THIS ISSUE...
 The
Power of Our Connected Community
As I've mentioned, SANG has evolved into a gathering where top business thought leaders from the worlds of media, entertainment, technology, environmental, cause marketing, publishing and new venture financing all take place at an impressive clip. What makes SANG unique from any event you have ever been to is that everyone in the room is an A player, has value to share with each other, and is one of the best in the world at what they do, and is one of the most connected in their industry. Ask yourself have you ever been in a room where everyone there wants to help you with what's important to you? I go to more events then most people, and I know the the generosity and giving in the room is unparalled. People like Jack Canfield and Jeff Hayzlett and Ken Kragen all exhibit the qualities, who are all successful, have all accomplished big things, and are very humble. I believe the last SANG actually moved things forward in these and other areas in tangible ways. In sudden, rapid shifts. Which got me wondering… What pushed that change? Why did it manifest itself so strongly? Simple. Because of the power of the community we had gathered. And because we had learned to both push and inspire the possible connections therein. The community-forward push we've seen happen in the compressed SANG environment makes it easy to see who and what we've become: one of the most powerful business communities in the world. SANG has become one of the leading giving and socially conscious communities in the world and a community out in front of and driving change. Which is all pretty cool. But I've been struggling… How can the individuals and businesses involved in SANG continue to nurture our community and foster action in the months between symposiums? Broadly put: social media. But how? The SANG community includes some of the brightest people in the world of social and emerging media. People like @SimonMainwaring and @BrianSolis, @MariSmith, @JeffreyHayzlett, and @JodeeRich of People Browser. They understand the power and benefits of creating and listening to a community through social media. They are people out in front and pushing change. Read on to find out how they'll create that change at SANG V, and how you can be a part of the discussion. Get out in front of change. Register for SANG V today.  IT
ENDS TODAY! Room Discount for SANG V
If you haven't booked your hotel room for SANG V, please do so immediately. The room DISCOUNT ENDS TODAY! There are so many benefits to staying on-site during SANG - increased networking opportunities, ease of access to all event activities, and many more. Dial the hotel directly at 1-800-266-9432 and request the SANG (‘Speakers & Authors Networking Group’) group block or you can click on this link to reserve your room.  IT ENDS TODAY! Room Discount for SANG V If you haven't booked your hotel room for SANG V, please do so immediately. The room DISCOUNT ENDS TODAY! There are so many benefits to staying on-site during SANG - increased networking opportunities, ease of access to all event activities, and many more. Dial the hotel directly at 1-800-266-9432 and request the SANG (‘Speakers & Authors Networking Group’) group block or you can click on this link to reserve your room. SANG Social Media Panel Will Help You “Get It” If you're like a lot of us, you “do” social media. You've got a Facebook page and a Twitter account. But do you really know the value of the community you're creating? If you're like I was even a few months ago, you don't. Not completely. To help you better understand and show you how you can use social media we have assembled a powerhouse panel at the upcoming SANG V: Adding Zeros: Scale via Social Media and Mobile- A SANG Panel Jeff Hayzlett, Jeff Mesnik, Simon Mainwaring, Jodee Rich, Brian Solis. These are some of the people who really get social and emerging media. Guys who understand how important an active social community can in actually creating your brand and and increase your brand awareness. At SANG V, these guys will lead a focused discussion on how your content, access and visibility through social media and mobile marketing will drive brand value. You'll hear tricks of the trade from some of the biggest users and producers of this technology that can help you take your business to the next level. Here is are some articles from some of SANG’s social media experts I thought you might enjoy:
 HOW HAPPY ARE YOU?
Recently I had a
conversation with a someone who had it all, a high ranking position
with amazing perks that allowed access to things most people only
dream about, yet this person wasn't happy.
I should have been shocked, but I wasn't. The truth is I am someone who has hasn’t always been happy. I have made and lost it financially 4 times before 40, and have been selectively outsourced from various jobs on 4 different occasions. I was always chasing elusive happiness, heck I battled depression on four different occassion, especially after each time I had a major business setback. I chased elusive happiness for years, even after accomplishing amazing things in the business world, I found myself not happy. This year my number one goal above everything else is to be happy. Today I have some great mentors on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh CEO of ZAPPOS best selling author of "Delivering Happiness." If you want to see a company that is full of happy people take a trip to ZAPPOS sometime. Another mentor on being happy is Chip Conley, The Best Selling author of PEAK and CEO of Joie de Vivre the largest boutique hotel chain in California. Check out his book “Peak: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow” Another book that I recommend reading on Happiness is “Happy For No Reason” by Marci Shimoff who is also a member of SANG. Perhaps the person who has taught me the most though about being happy, is someone who I have watch up close and personal. One of the most generous and happiest people I know is Paul Hoffman who I’ve had the good fortune of living with this past year. Paul is the guy who has closed the SANG conference by singing an amazing song he has writer. He is best known for the music from the Ford advertisement “Have You Driven a Song Lately for Ford” Paul will be sharing some unique observations at SANG: “The Science and Secrets of Happiness” To Join Paul at SANG Register Today. I have learned there are some simple things one can do to be happy.
 Help me Help You
 Put yourself one-table away from these and other rockstars: here are just a few of some of the people attending SANG.
I
look forward to seeing you in May! If you haven't registered
yet, go to the SANGV
Event Website and get registered
today!.
Warm Regards, ~ Larry Follow me on Twitter where I share a lot of valuable resources.  |