Will You Attend Leadership Training This Year?

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores participants' thoughts and plans regarding attendance at the upcoming Leadership training event. Various personal experiences and considerations are shared, reflecting differing levels of commitment and concerns about costs and logistics.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses a strong desire to attend, citing the importance of recognition and connection with peers.
  • Another participant shares concerns about the high costs associated with attending, including travel and accommodation expenses, which may impact their decision.
  • Several users mention the emotional aspect of attending, such as the fear of missing out on valuable experiences and connections.
  • One participant discusses personal health issues related to flying, which significantly influence their decision not to attend.
  • Another participant notes that while they want to attend, childcare and work commitments present challenges.
  • Some participants express frustration over delays in receiving recognition items, such as bracelets, which adds to their motivation to attend.
  • One participant highlights the value of networking and meeting other consultants as a key reason for wanting to attend.
  • Another participant mentions that this will be their first Leadership event and expresses excitement despite concerns about travel logistics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly among participants, with some expressing a strong commitment to attend while others are uncertain or unable to go due to various personal circumstances. No clear consensus emerges regarding attendance.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a range of experiences and logistical considerations, reflecting the diverse circumstances within the consultant community. The discussion highlights the emotional and practical factors influencing their decisions.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering attendance at Leadership training may find the shared experiences and concerns relevant to their own decision-making process.

I'm going and I'm pretty excited about it. Our local launches just don't have the same flavor as the big company events. We got really lucky, the flights (round-trip) from San Antonio are only $135!!! We are going up a day early and leaving around 4pm on Sat.
 
I'm going - can't wait to go to Colorado - never been there - and i'm looking forward to networking too :)
 
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Chef Kearns said:
I'm going and I'm pretty excited about it. Our local launches just don't have the same flavor as the big company events. We got really lucky, the flights (round-trip) from San Antonio are only $135!!! We are going up a day early and leaving around 4pm on Sat.
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OMG - I am soooooooooooooooo jealous! :happyforyou: Still over $300 here. :sick:
 
Sandra, you are in San Antonio? Laurie, Kristina & I are all having lunch on the 2nd if you want to come join us. :D
 
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I am going. I am lucky in that my husband travels so much that I fly free pretty much everywhere I go. I am hoping my downline d will be an AD by then and we will get her airfare again.
The only leadership I attended was in Denver. I want my pc$$ and my bracelet(s.) WOOT! And I just love going to conferences and hanging with my peeps.
 
Congratulations, Becky!! What a great benefit from your hubby having to travel!
 
I am going. Just waiting to find airfare under $400...
 
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baychef said:
Congratulations, Becky!! What a great benefit from your hubby having to travel!
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Yeah. It doesn't make up for him being gone so much but it sure is nice when I need to go somewhere lol.
 
I'm a "1". Just booked my flight. I'm going for a few reasons - a few teammates being recognized for various things, it keeps me motivated and re-energizes me and my business. It's also fun to share time with my PC friends. I also have another high school friend living in Denver so it's a bonus I get to see her and her family too.
It helps that flights were cheap - $300! (My teammates who are leaving Sat. night got $261!)
 
jennyl said:
I'm a "1". Just booked my flight. I'm going for a few reasons - a few teammates being recognized for various things, it keeps me motivated and re-energizes me and my business. It's also fun to share time with my PC friends. I also have another high school friend living in Denver so it's a bonus I get to see her and her family too.
It helps that flights were cheap - $300! (My teammates who are leaving Sat. night got $261!)
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Are they direct flights? Just wondering because any direct flights from Syracuse are over $400. That is my biggest problem...I need a direct flight to and from. But even so, it is a bad time of year. I have relatives out there that I have never visited (luckily they come to NY) If I went, I couldn't just race there and back.
 
baychef said:
Are they direct flights? Just wondering because any direct flights from Syracuse are over $400. That is my biggest problem...I need a direct flight to and from. But even so, it is a bad time of year. I have relatives out there that I have never visited (luckily they come to NY) If I went, I couldn't just race there and back.
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They're from Rochester with one stop. There aren't any direct flights from Roc to Denver. What airline goes from Syracuse direct?
 
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baychef said:
Are they direct flights? Just wondering because any direct flights from Syracuse are over $400. That is my biggest problem...I need a direct flight to and from. But even so, it is a bad time of year. I have relatives out there that I have never visited (luckily they come to NY) If I went, I couldn't just race there and back.
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Why do you have to have direct? If its time, my last 4 flights only had 45min between flights (enough time to go from one terminal to another and get on the plane) so I wasn't really adding much time to my intinerary.

I'm not thinking its looking promising for cheaper airfare from the east unless sales happen as we get closer. All the sales now are either for west coast or you have to complete your flights by May. Think I'm going to wait this one out and do lots of praying to the travel gods. :)
 
Booked my flights today. I got it for under $250 so less than $300 with taxes. Wahoo!! And I'm staying a few extra days to sight see and visit with my cousin who I have only seen a few times. So excited! And to top it off I'm rooming with a good friend I never get to see! Can't wait Malinda!!
 
bethcooks4u said:
Booked my flights today. I got it for under $250 so less than $300 with taxes. Wahoo!! And I'm staying a few extra days to sight see and visit with my cousin who I have only seen a few times. So excited! And to top it off I'm rooming with a good friend I never get to see! Can't wait Malinda!!
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YEAH - I am so excited Beth - gonna be a good trip :woohoo:
 
Malinda Klein said:
YEAH - I am so excited Beth - gonna be a good trip :woohoo:
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Oh, yeah! And how lucky are we to have our own private chauffeur and guide?! I know you'll like Patty! :woohoo:
 
Sheila said:
Sandra, you are in San Antonio? Laurie, Kristina & I are all having lunch on the 2nd if you want to come join us. :D
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Sounds great! Just let me know where and what time. I should be free on Monday.
 
We haven't chosen a place yet. Meeting 11 or 11:30, Kristina's sitter needed to be relieved by 2. Text me your number (469-226-0447) so I'll have it in my phone & I'll let you know when a place has been chosen. I'm letting Laurie & Kristina choose since they are familiar with the good places to eat in the area. :D
 
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