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12 step program for learners?

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Learning, Education, CMM, Certified Meeting Professional CMP on May 10, 2008

Said somewhat tongue in cheek, I sometimes worry that I am 'addicted to learning' - that I can't turn it off and I do get 'high' from new concepts and ideas.

I do admit it .. I am a learner - an avid learner and reader.  Not the formal kind of learner who does well in school - my learning happens at different times and in different places.

Guy Kawasaki, one of the most brilliant (and decent) people

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Knowing legit/credible and who's not

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Education, Certified Meeting Professional CMP, Certification on Apr 17, 2008

A colleague today posted this as part of a response on another listserv:

>>Even though I am a member of MPI, it really doesn't tell you anything about my ability to plan meetings. The fact that I have been active in the chapter probably says a lot more. But how does one tell? What is the "credibility" benefit of being a member ...and what makes me legitimate? <<

I asked permission to post it

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