FOLKS! it's your Crossing Swords Midseason Pod!
-Sabres on a 2 game skid but also 8-3 last 11. What are the vibes with this team out of 10?
-Goalie, Roster situation
-Not if but what year will Kevyn grant TAGE a reworking of his deal… 24 months over/under?
-ONE MIDSEASON THOUGHT
-Looping back to roster-do u think Sabres make a trade before deadline. If they did what would u like to see?
-Last Thought: Would NOT making the playoffs (in a year where they’re projected to finish with 77-78 points) be a disappointment at this halfway mark?
-Shoutout/Signoffs…Secondary Ticket Prices, Miller Night approaching, Black and Red Jerseys

Crossing Swords Podcast -The Reason For The MidSeason

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In this episode, Nick chats with Ryan Houska, Director of Web Operations at Cisco and a CSAP Alum. Hear firsthand about his transformative journey, the power of curiosity, open-mindedness, and networking, and the crucial difference between management and leadership. Get an insider's view of his transition into leadership, the significance of resilience, shared team accountability, and the customer-first approach at Cisco. As always, the episode is packed with wisdom, cleverly wrapped in sports analogies, crafted with our new comers in mind.

S5E6: From CSAP to the C-Suite - Ryan Houska's Leadership Journey at Cisco

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Meet Certified Event Designers Ana Maria Viscasillas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amviscasillas/ and John McHugh https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mchugh-cmm-87367320/ in conversation with Ruud Janssen at live #IMEX25 in Frankfurt. 

At IMEX Frankfurt 2025, the global events industry's premier trade show, Ana Maria and John, two seasoned professionals, engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue about the industry's evolution and future. Ana Maria, former chair of the Events Industry Council (EIC) and architect behind the Puerto Rico Convention Center, shared her journey from the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show to leading Discover Puerto Rico. She introduced the Future Studies project by MMGY NextFactor, which informs Destination Next, a strategic roadmap reshaping global destinations.
John, an entrepreneur who transitioned from finance to events, emphasized the transformative power of certifications like Certified Meeting Management (CMM) and Certified Event Designer (CED). He unveiled Trident Experiential, his new venture focused on elevating business meetings, and drew insightful parallels between event planning and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
Both speakers championed the Event Canvas methodology, tracing its origins to the first CED cohort at San Diego State University, where David Kleiman's project for Puerto Rico showcased its potential. They highlighted the upcoming CED Cohort 58 in West Lafayette and a recent certificate program at the Marriott, featuring Marina Bay Sands' innovative event design lab.
The conversation touched on Design2Change, exploring how purposeful dialogues drive industry transformation. Reflecting on IMEX's evolution, Ana Maria reminisced about first presenting the Puerto Rico Convention Center at the event. They marveled at the current IMEX's vibrancy, from the anticipated gala at Alter Oper to the international exhibits in Hall 8, including Malaysia's aromatic spice market.
Echoing insights from Kai Hattendorf, they underscored the events industry's diplomatic role, noting that while conflicts may begin with hostilities, they often conclude in conference rooms. The speakers highlighted the industry's economic impact, citing EIC research of 1.6 trillion annual attendees and 27 million supported jobs globally.
As they concluded, Ana Maria and John looked ahead, envisioning how Destination Next and continued professional development will shape the industry's future. Their conversation at IMEX Frankfurt 2025 not only reaffirmed the enduring value of face-to-face meetings but also showcased the event's role as a crucible for innovation and connection in the ever-evolving world of global events.
Speakers
Ruud Janssen
Managing Partner - Founder
Event Design Collective GmbH
John McHugh
CEO + Owner
Trident Experiential
Ana Maria Viscasillas
Executive Consultant
MMGY NextFactor
See the key takeaways, idea cloud and summary in 70 languages here courtesy of Snapsight - https://www.snapsight.com/live-channel/465726da-c554-49a5-b7bd-d51bba18d2f7/ad387ee1-521d-43ca-932c-64921fa6b1a5/attendee?tab=takeaways

Ana Maria Viscasillas MBA CDME DES CED + John Mc Hugh with Ruud Janssen #DESIGNtoCHANGE #IMEX25

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The 'Tales from the CSAP floor' podcast takes listeners through the 'Cisco Sales Associates Program' Journey. Made by CSAPers for CSAPers, this podcast gives a deeper insight into the program through the personal stories of our Associates from the day they first discover CSAP, until the moment they graduate and go into the world.
 
The Cisco Sales Associates Program, known as CSAP, is our global Early in Career program for young professionals interested in starting a career in Sales or Engineering with Cisco. Give the CSAP team one year to build your business skills & technical knowledge in the classroom and gain hands-on experience all the while being paid to learn. You'll be joining a company that drives innovation and strives to be the bridge between technology and business outcomes.

This program has two main tracks. The ASR, Associates Sales Representative and the ASE, Associates Systems Engineer. In both tracks, you'll learn how to position and sell Cisco solutions. The main difference is that ASEs dive deeper into the technology and lead technical discussions with customers to become trusted technology advisors while ASRs lead business conversations to become trusted business advisors.

Stay tuned and listen to our tales from all over the world all happening here on the 4th floor of the Cisco Amsterdam office.

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