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Step into the Arena. Are you ready to dare greatly and step into the arena? Daring Greatly author and research professor at the University of Houston Brené Brown opened this year’s General Session about the power of vulnerability and why innovation can never take place without the courage to embrace it. @jamuspa: “This is a call to courage to set up environments that say NO to shame.” @BreneBrown SPAMANNERS: So happy to have had the opportunity to see @BreneBrown today during the #ISPA2016 keynote. She was, of course, amazing. @JessWadley: Welcome Goodies. Attendees were delighted to see Welcome Bags full of treats from this year’s generous sponsors. SPAJEREMY: @brenebrown inspiring at #ISPA2016. #courageovercomfort Chill Out, Bro! Immediate Past Chairman Michael Tompkins and incumbent ISPA Chairman Todd Shaw kept things cool at the opening General Session as they officially welcomed the 2016 ISPA Conference & Expo attendees. @MaryFBemis: @tddshw, can’t wait to see you and give you a congratulatory hug in person! 42 PULSE ■ November 2016 Quote: Will I choose courage or will I choose comfort? @BreneBrown