Show notes
In this episode we sat down with Gary Weis and Steve McCann, where we had a beautiful conversation about human connection in both online and offline worlds, the challenges we face with creating too many formal structures in online meetings, and how we can benefit from communities to connect.Both these guests brought serendipitous moments of synchronicity and wonder, and it was a pleasure to be on the ride. Here’s a summary of what we covered:12:05 - remembering that we are all human13:19 - being 6 star means taking some risk 21:34 - understanding people is the centre of it all29:33 - the pain of taking on the wrong client37:14 - how remote working doesn’t quite replace the physical41:00 - the beauty of human togetherness43:38 - meetings are far more than ticking boxes of an agendaEnjoy!Here is some information on our guests and where you can find them:Gary WeisFounder, CEO of WP Butler and SBIMFor the past 30 years Gary has worked in sales and marketing, business development, business consulting and marketing agency arena, specialising in high end retail, wholesale and professional service industries. Gary is active in his local business community and is a member of the Innovate Moreton Bay Steering Committee and the School of Business & Creative Industries External Academic Advisory Committee for the University of the Sunshine coast. Gary is the strategic marketing director of SBIM and a founder of WP Butler, Australia's Home of WordPress.Something Interesting About YouGary is an avid competitive cyclist and ex touring musician (drummer).Contact:FB: https://www.facebook.com/SBIMarketingFB: https://www.facebook.com/wpbutlerauLI: linkedin.com/in/online-marketing-brisbaneW: https://sbim.com.auW: https://wpbutler.com.auSteve McCannDirector, Rees McCannChief Tessellating Officer is hard to get past the spell check, and perhaps the sense check too, and it is what I most like to do - connecting and collaborating, working to find ways of putting the right people into the right space at the right time so that great things can happen. In the world of work that is likely to be related to remote working and events. Designing and facilitating and producing remote events, as well as developing and delivering online first team development training and working practice training.Look out for the institute of Online Collaboration - launching in June 2021.Something Interesting About YouI enjoy Triathlon and am part of a fundraising team aiming to raise £1 million for Great Ormond Street Hospital See https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/stephen-mccann11Contact:LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mccann-5a0b573/T: https://twitter.com/mccannstevejW: https://www.reesmccann.com/The purpose of the 6 Star Business is to bring awareness, connection and ingenuity to businesses aiming to shine today and into the future through more than 5 star reviews. We are here to lift businesses to create a better future. If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at [email protected]