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What role does "partying" have in your "professional" life? In traditional business, I detested corporate happy hours. It was one more place where I felt pressure to socialize, but the "happy" part was an afterthought rather than the purpose. I currently work with Fit for Service. We're hosting a festival in November. YES, there are some cool speakers. But ultimately, it's a party. A place to express the full spectrum of human experience, to let out the wild and weird and pleasure-seeking parts of us come to play within the container of a festival experience. I never understood festival culture. I didn't like large crowds or pumping music. But last year, I went... because I was working. And I found myself challenged to find enjoyment. NOT because it wasn't great, but because I, myself, had so much judgment about festivals - the culture, the people, the "vibe" all made me roll my eyes. "It's not professional." "It's not 'grown up.'" "It's only for addicts and people trying to escape the real world." :/ I discovered, by "doing it anyways" how wrong I was. For me, my resistance to playful, BIG experiences was a control mechanism. If I only play with my friends, I am controlling who gets to see me being playful. Leaning into being present, and finding ways to ENJOY the big crowd, the loud music, the large energy has had wild and weird consequences in my "business" life. By practicing having fun in places where I felt overwhelmed, I'm able to have more confidence and fun... even at work. Even when I'm trying to impress someone. Even when that someone has more degrees, more followers, more influence and experience than I do. I have danced my way into being more confident as a speaker, as a team member, as a contributor to the world by not just "getting over myself" but by understanding that, in any circumstance, I have access to internal safety and delight. Do you enjoy festivals? Do you have an outlet for all parts of your human experience? What positive impacts has "partying" had on your career? (I know the endless negative ones, I'm not asking for those 😘 ) Resources to Check out: ARKADIA Festival: https://lnkd.in/eza3kRFy ARKADIA 2023 fan Playlist: https://lnkd.in/eFizhbVQ Priya Parker's book "The Art of Gathering" for a deep dive on great events!

Xiaonian means Little New Year,Chinese traditional festivals, also known as "New YearFestival","Kitchen God festival". The Little New Year is usually regarded as the beginning of the busy NewYear, which means that people begin to prepare for the New Yeargoods, sweep dust, cooking stoves, etc., ready to have a clean New Year.expressing people's good wishes to bid farewell to the old year and usherin the new and welcome the blessing. The first written records about Little NewYear appeared in the Eastern Han Dynasty.Song Dynasty Fan Chengda "sacrificialcooker words" passed down to later generations:"The ancient lunar month 24, kitchenking heaven to say things. Cloud car windhorse small linger, there is a cup and plate at home." China has a vast territory, and the customs vary very different. Due to thedifferent customs in the north and south, the days called "Little New Yearare also different. In most parts of the south, the small year is the 24th of the twelfth lunarmonth; the northern area is generally in the 23rd small year.

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Sustainability presents itself as a transformative opportunity for our business models. It doesn't necessarily require a sacrifice in net profits; instead, it can serve as an avenue to optimize our overall profitability. This approach signifies a novel way of conducting business, fostering a redefined vision for our organizational structures where a balanced focus on profitability is not only permitted but encouraged. Sustainability is far from being a passing trend; it embodies a steadfast commitment to crafting a harmonious future for our planet, society, and economy.

Have you seen a similar poster recently? 🤔 A viral festival route in Poland... 🟩 It's Męskie Granie - a series of open-air concerts, bringing together famous artists, sponsored by Grupa Żywiec Sp. z o.o.. And the authors of this photo won the tickets to enjoy Męskie Granie in our PVP contest! 🎫 Among 3 of our People Value Propositions, they had chosen Business Experts 💼 👇 Read the winner's perspective on this pillar: "It’s not only digitalization and automation – it’s redesigning the way you work. We get to know the business processes, learn them, upgrade them, and make them smarter, and faster. But most importantly – we make them easier for business users. We work with them and gather their opinions, demands, and dreams. We build something new together. We gather input from all people concerned, regardless of their position or background. We reach for the stars. And we have fun doing it." #WeAreHEINEKEN #HEINEKENKrakow #MeskieGranie #BusinessExperts #EmployerBranding

It's time to return to one of Alter Solutions Portugal's best moments in 2024 (until now 😉)   Below, is a summary of the Santos Populares festival in Lisbon 🎥   #altersolutions #actdigital #itservices #itsolutions

Discover how the collaboration between a metal festival and Belgium's most unconventional event not only enhanced the sustainability of both events but also optimized their financial success! 🤘Dive into the synergy between these festivals. #SustainabilitySuccess #FinancialBoost #festivalsynergy @kampingkitsch @alcatrazmusic

We visited a Scandinavian Maritime Fair in Copenhagen! 🚢🌊 The event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders, discover the latest innovations in maritime technology, and explore new business opportunities. 💡Networking is a must for every exporter and startup founder! Attending fairs in various industries not only helps us expand our network but also deepens our understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face. What recent event or fair have you found most helpful for your business? Share in the comments below! 👇 #2GlobalMarkets #BusinessInDenmark #MaritimeFair #GoToMarket #ExportBusiness #GlobalMarkets #BusinessExpansion #importexport #EuropeanMarket #StrategicPartnership #Copenhagen #Denmark #GlobalNetwork #Network #Networking 

Are you planning a large-scale, city-wide festival? Here are five things to avoid! 🚫😬 #BeyondTheExpected #EventLife #EventIndustry #EventProfs #LinkedInFamily

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