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We are taking a new spin on an old tool: the answering machine. In the ’80s and ’90s, an answering machine on your home phone line used to “answer” your calls when you were away and record the caller’s message. Once you had the time, you would listen to the machine and then dial the caller back (unless it was someone you were purposely avoiding).

If you missed Family Reunion’s sold-out CEO Summit this year, or got lost in the rain, you’re in luck. We’re here to open our notebooks and share impactful takeaways from each dynamic speaker. 

We’ve all experienced Imposter Syndrome. It’s the voice in our head telling us we don’t know what we’re doing, that we don’t belong, or that others are better than us. If we listen to it, we can let self-doubt take over and struggle to move forward when faced with a difficult task. Like, writing this blog right now. I have FEELINGS. How can I possibly make this a unique perspective, keep it professional AND provide actionable insights? Well, I can reframe my thoughts in a more productive way. I’m getting out of my comfort zone, and isn’t that the goal?

The holiday seasons brings us everything from precious time with the ones we love to a stress overload from having to plan the perfect events. Expectations may be high this time of year, but it’s also a great opportunity to make high-value touches to your database and build your business through spreading holiday cheer.

If having another perspective is better, wouldn’t it be best to go even further down that line of thought and bring more minds into your business discussions? We’re not suggesting mob mentality, but rather an exclusive assembly of thinkers that work together in a “mastermind” group.

Being creative is more than the ability to draw, paint, or write; it is the ability to create or use original or unusual ideas. Creative thinking is one of the top skills in demand by employers according to the World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025.