How I Navigate Conferences Like ALIS - Stuart Greif

Stuart Greif, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Forbes Travel Guide, shares how he approaches industry conferences like ALIS with intention, curiosity, and care. He explains how he balances business goals with human connection, why he avoids over-scheduling meetings, and how leaving space for unplanned conversations leads to better relationships and ideas. The conversation also covers rotating events to stay exposed to new communities, avoiding transactional networking, and managing energy on the road. 

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