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shared some of these on Twitter, but I decided to pull them all together in one place. There’s be a lot of tips shared prior to these events, but I think these haven’t been covered nearly enough.
- Laptop Power cord
- Spare batteries
- USB charger ends
- VGA adapter/dongle
- Presentation clicker
- Presentation on thumb drive
- Compassion for those with difficulties
- Bravery to meet people in person
- Spirit to lift others up
- Daring to try something new
- Firmness to speak up
- Care for not insulting others
- Humility to ask real questions
- Talent to discourage Strutters
- Expertise to think of audience, not self
- Restraint not to sell from the podium
- Civility to be nice to everyone, not just the celebs
- Class not to spam the crowd
- Excellence to understand that not everyone speaks English well.
- Integrity to disclose your biases and affiliations
- Professionalism not to cuss
- Readiness to help others
- Genuineness to show your real self
- Trust that others want you to succeed
- Diligence to keep your promises
- Concern for others who have less experience than you
- Coolness to get through tough discussions
- Kindness for others
- Goofiness to have fun
- Self-discipline to take care of your body
- Prudence to take care of your mind
- Sincerity to admit your mistakes
- Preparedness for your presentation.
- Openness to constructive feedback
- Honesty to admit “I do not know”
- Expertise to answer questions
- Mindfulness to know when you are not helping
- Charity for others who disagree with you
- Expertise to know when to not try to answer questions
- Empathy for others
- Respect for self
- Wisdom to know that you can’t have self respect without empathy for others
- Forethought to pack well
- Vigilance to call out bullying and disrespect
- Courage to meet others who are different than you
- Strength to deal
- Moderation to get to tomorrow
- Stamina for long days
- Thankfulness for volunteers and staff
- Joy for cheering on others
What did I forget on this list?