Just Got Back From Spring Launch! (No Spoilers)

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants' experiences at various Spring Launch events, highlighting their excitement and sharing personal anecdotes about the events, including food options and the overall atmosphere. Some participants express concerns regarding gluten-free meal options, while others share their enjoyment of the events and the information presented.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared their excitement about attending the Omaha Spring Launch and noted that they received extra products due to full attendance.
  • Another participant mentioned that their gluten-free lunch did not include pasta salad, suggesting a possible correction in catering.
  • Several users expressed their enjoyment of the Spring Launch events in various locations, including Lexington, Baltimore, and Charlotte, describing them as amazing and fun.
  • One participant raised concerns about gluten-free options at the events, recounting that some attendees became ill due to gluten exposure.
  • Another participant shared their experience of attending the Ontario Spring Launch, stating it was great and filled with requested items.
  • Some participants discussed the anticipation for product announcements and the excitement of not wanting to hear spoilers before the event.
  • One participant expressed a desire for more engaging content at the launches, comparing it to previous experiences that felt repetitive.
  • Another participant reflected on the importance of keeping an open mind during meetings to find valuable insights, likening it to discovering "additives" in familiar content.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the quality of gluten-free meal options, with some participants expressing concerns while others did not report issues. There is general enthusiasm for the events, but opinions vary on the content and format of the presentations.

Contextual Notes

Participants shared personal experiences from different Spring Launch events, emphasizing the diversity of experiences based on location and catering choices.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights into the Spring Launch events and personal experiences shared by peers may find this discussion informative.

esavvymom said:
I didn't notice much change overall. We got the big news and products in the first 2 hours. Then various speakers for different topics- bookings, recruiting, spring shows, product ideas (good ones there), and of course, more info on the big announcement.

As someone said- they did have an informal recognition of those who promoted since August for Director, Adv. Director, upper levels. And for us, informal was "If you promoted to director since August, meet STacy at the back of the room". Then a few minutes later, they paraded up the aisle waving dollar-store pom-poms and got on stage as a group. Took some photos, and then they said their own name and where they were from. I'm not sure they warned anyone this might happen- given how most of them were very casually dressed...and some were VERY casual. ;) If it were me, I would have liked to know, so I could at least have dressed up better!- maybe not the "little-black dress" style like some did at NC, but certainly something better than sweats and T-shirts. JUST My OPINION though. :)

So if you promoted since Aug 1st, be prepared! ;)
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I didn't remember anyone being in sweats and teeshirts but maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention. I thought there was more energy with this SL than in the past two- not nearly what is at Conference but lots of nice little surprises. Marina brought me to tears again.. even though she actually rode with me because she is part of my team lol.. She never fails to inspire me. I thought our speakers were good overall. Loved all of the great announcements!
 
beckyjsmith said:
I didn't remember anyone being in sweats and teeshirts but maybe I wasn't paying close enough attention. I thought there was more energy with this SL than in the past two- not nearly what is at Conference but lots of nice little surprises. Marina brought me to tears again.. even though she actually rode with me because she is part of my team lol.. She never fails to inspire me. I thought our speakers were good overall. Loved all of the great announcements!
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I don't know if anyone was in Sweatpants...my roommate said one person was way underdressed (I didn't see the person specifically she was thinking of). I did see quite a few that were definitely less than business casual. I'm ok with Jeans- if the top/shirt is nice. We weren't dressed up - jeans/khakis with nice shirts/sweaters, etc.

Anyway- my point really was they didn't look at ALL like folks look when they KNOW they are walking on the stage for recognition.
 
I saw someone in shorts and a t-shirt. I didn't get a close look to see what style of shorts (not blue jeans at least) but it was only 35 degrees yesterday!!
 
esavvymom said:
I don't know if anyone was in Sweatpants...my roommate said one person was way underdressed (I didn't see the person specifically she was thinking of). I did see quite a few that were definitely less than business casual. I'm ok with Jeans- if the top/shirt is nice. We weren't dressed up - jeans/khakis with nice shirts/sweaters, etc.

Anyway- my point really was they didn't look at ALL like folks look when they KNOW they are walking on the stage for recognition.
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Yeah I imagine that would be good information to have ahead of time. Same with top tens. That was a total surprise.
 
There was an announcement on CC about new directors being recognized at SL. May have been on the fast track page. My director loved it. I imagine the big recognition will be at leadership.
 
Several people who went on stage were dressed well below what I'd call business casual including a NED who was up there a couple times wHich were definitely planned. I really didn't think it took away from the whole atmosphere, it just would have looked nicer had they tried to look their best.
 
wadesgirl said:
I saw someone in shorts and a t-shirt. I didn't get a close look to see what style of shorts (not blue jeans at least) but it was only 35 degrees yesterday!!
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I almost wish we had been sitting together! My team members were all fairly new and did not understand why I was a bit freaked. She looked like she came over to us after getting done at the gym. RIGHT AFTER the gym. Well, her hair was done..
 
I was told you should wear Business casual, so that is what I wore. I was shocked to see so many dressed down, so to speak. One Lady was in jeans and a plaid shirt, and she went on stage. I guess she didn't get the memo... I was going to wear nice jeans and a nice blouse, but I was told not to. Interesting.... Oh well, it was still a lot of fun even though I was by myself.
 
where can I go if I want to hear spoilers, I cant go to the spring launch and id just like to have someone email me..maybe pics yoo? Anyone?
 
BethCooks4U said:
Several people who went on stage were dressed well below what I'd call business casual including a NED who was up there a couple times wHich were definitely planned. I really didn't think it took away from the whole atmosphere, it just would have looked nicer had they tried to look their best.
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I am wracking my brain now lol. We were told what to wear. Solid color, pastel shirt or sweater for the panel. I would assume they would have been too.
 
PSPingMom said:
where can I go if I want to hear spoilers, I cant go to the spring launch and id just like to have someone email me..maybe pics yoo? Anyone?
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Nobody can say anything yet, we are sworn to keep it a secret until Saturday
 
beckyjsmith said:
I am wracking my brain now lol. We were told what to wear. Solid color, pastel shirt or sweater for the panel. I would assume they would have been too.
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For the recognition, no one knew ahead of time. At least not that our new AD in our cluster knew. They wanted ones who promoted in the last 6 months to come up and we were all using our fingers trying to figure it out before they finally gave dates it would have taken place.
 
No I know that no one was told for recognition. I was top ten in recruiting and had no clue that that would be announced either. Beth alluded to NED's being underdressed. I was on the host coaching panel and WAS told what to wear for that. Sorry for the confusion.
 
beckyjsmith said:
No I know that no one was told for recognition. I was top ten in recruiting and had no clue that that would be announced either. Beth alluded to NED's being underdressed. I was on the host coaching panel and WAS told what to wear for that. Sorry for the confusion.
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Well, now that I think, maybe she wasn't a NED but she was up there in the executive rants anyway. They said her whole team was wearing the same shirt...
 
BethCooks4U said:
Well, now that I think, maybe she wasn't a NED but she was up there in the executive rants anyway. They said her whole team was wearing the same shirt...
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Ooooh now I know EXACTLY who you're talking about. Got it! With that situation, though, I kind of get the concept. It is nice to feel like a team. The shirts were collared so they weren't ratty tee shirts. But definitely not as dressy as the majority.
 
beckyjsmith said:
Ooooh now I know EXACTLY who you're talking about. Got it! With that situation, though, I kind of get the concept. It is nice to feel like a team. The shirts were collared so they weren't ratty tee shirts. But definitely not as dressy as the majority.
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I remember those. Very interesting color choice, they were. (sarcasm intended). But at least they were more of a polo, versus T shirts. :D
 
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