2017 ISPA coNFERENcE & ExPo
david Polgar favorite book: Breakfast of Champions by Kurt vonnegut
ExPErtisE: diGital WEllNEss last great place traveled: i still dream about the pitons in St. lucia. it’s where i spent my
honeymoon seven years ago, and i’m starting to think it’s time to go back.
Session: “Positioning Your Spa for
Digital Wellness”
favorite thing to do in las vegas: The dancing fountains outside the Bellagio, the
gondolas at the venetian, or the Mob Museum.
favorite podcast: WnyC’s Note to Self and npr’s Hidden Brain
My inspiration: anytime i need inspiration, i either watch a TeD Talk
or an episode of Shark Tank. There is something contagious about
people pushing forward new ideas and chasing their dreams.
best part of my day: During the week, it is an early morning with
piping-hot coffee and The New York Times. The combination of caffeine
and news injects a burst of excitement to start off the day’s work.
Greatest lesson i’ve learned about business: everyone loves you when
you’re loved. it is a little bit of circular reasoning that points to the
tremendous weight we place on social proofing in business.
Favorite
podcast!
favorite breakfast: an everything bagel topped with jalapeño cream cheese, tomato and
an avocado slice.
if i could be anyone else for a day i’d be: a brewmaster. as an amateur beer maker, it
would be a thrilling experience.
best presentation i’ve attended: Malcolm gladwell is a master class in balancing both
confidence and humility, intelligence and humor. i took as many mental notes as i could.
Mike Ganino favorite book: The Power of Beliefs in Business by ari Weinzweig from zingerman’s
ExPErtisE: lEadErsHiP last great place traveled: i really love the wine country in Mexico. it’s just south of San
Diego: great value, great experience and high-quality wines.
Session: “Millennial Myths: Leading in a
Social Age”
favorite thing to do in las vegas: i love seeing shows! nowhere else is there the variety
and accessibility to so many options than in vegas.
favorite podcast: i’m really into The Psychology Podcast with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman—
such great, practical takeaways.
My inspiration: learning and connecting with people.
best part of my day: i’m an early riser. i love those few hours in
the morning when the world is still sleeping. it’s quiet. it’s
slowly coming alive. it’s full of possibility.
Greatest lesson i’ve learned about business: Culture matters.
it's up to the leaders to create the culture that delivers the
results they want.
Favorite
breakfast!
favorite breakfast: Coffee! okay, and scrambled eggs with
some kind of spicy avocado salsa.
if i could be anyone else for a day i’d be: Wow, really anyone. i think it'd
be such an interesting experience to see the world from someone else's perspective.
best presentation i’ve attended: My friend ron Tite—he is entertaining, thoughtful and
he gives practical advic