"Execution is where the mastery happens. So jump in." –Kimberly Eckelbarger, Tropical Benefits
As I've written before, one of my favorite things about my job is the opportunities I get every day to meet and chat with so many interesting people across the country. Whether networking at conferences, messaging on LinkedIn, or conducting interviews over the phone or computer, it's always fascinating to interact with the wide range of people who make up our industry.
BenefitsPRO editor-in-chief Paul Wilson Unfortunately, I've had fewer in-person conversations the past few years, as many of us have reduced or eliminated travel during the pandemic, but this has made those rare face-to-face interactions even more valuable. I was recently in Nashville for the annual ASCEND conference, which is always a great opportunity to hear from leading advisors who are pushing the industry forward. During a discussion about strategies to elevate the benefits conversation from HR to the C-Suite, Kimberly Eckelbarger of Tropical Benefits said something that resonated with me: "Execution is where the mastery happens. So jump in."
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Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson is the editor-in-chief of BenefitsPRO Magazine and BenefitsPRO.com. He has covered the insurance industry for more than a decade, including stints at Retirement Advisor Magazine and ProducersWeb.
