Writer, spicy food lover, digital nomad, travel addict. Chief Channel Officer & partner advocate. All opinions my own, thank you very much.

Joined March 2009
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Replying to @AmericanAir
@AmericanAir could you explain why the seats I selected and paid for this weekend were given to other passengers? I'd like to know how I can buy other people's seats in the future. Spend plenty of money with y'all and have status, so am confused. Many thanks, and happy holidays!
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Still waiting on a response from @AmericanAir
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Kris Blackmon retweeted
#ICYMI - Take a look at Telarus Partner Summit's DE&I panel featuring Kelli E. Ballou-McMillan, Brandon Knight and other industry leaders! Uncertainty to Overcoming: A Conversation About Diversity and Inclusion. lnkd.in/e5pV6v-B
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Look up at the sky!! Well, not literally, but there are trends in cloud computing you should be keeping an eye on. Check them out here…have you seen similar trends? ow.ly/yccA50FEKKg
“86 percent of employees and executives cite lack of collaboration as the reason for workplace failures.” That’s a pretty staggering number. But @Vendasta has a strategy to create an environment where teams can thrive and businesses can grow. ow.ly/lEOz50FrMxJ

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Algorithmic bias should be among the top priorities when addressing #DEI and creating initiatives that promote fairness. Read about how AI biases impact businesses as well as society, and practices tech companies can implement right now to eliminate them. ow.ly/Y8ng50FrMl1

Knowledge is power! Recent high-profile attacks have increased awareness about cybersecurity threats across sectors. Join @CompTIA, @GDIT @Rackspace, and @HP on Aug 18 to learn about how you can protect your data and your business. ow.ly/dwCk50FrM3K

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Age isn’t often thought about when discussing diversity, but embracing leadership policies that value experience as well as fresh minds can help businesses excel and grow, as well as be a desired workplace. Have you included age in your #DEI initiatives? forbes.com/sites/sheilacalla…

The hits just keep on comin’. Recent high-profile cyberattacks have renewed attention to combating cyberthreats. Channel Futures compiled insights from vendors re: cybersecurity issues channel partners should keep in mind to protect their businesses. ow.ly/qUHb50Fqak3

Recently, Channel Futures sat down with the fabulous Eric Kohl of @ingram Micro for a conversation about the evolution of the #MSP501 selection methodology, and where trends indicate the managed services market is headed. Hint: nothing but blue skies! ow.ly/Jjfk50Fq9Tu
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It’s all about TRUST. Letting channel partners have the freedom to operate independently and make decisions specific to their own expertise provides an opportunity to build long lasting successful partner relationships and propel both to success. ow.ly/ohDs50Fq9xo

Kris Blackmon retweeted
More news during #CPExpo! A new partnership unlike any other: @TBImasteragent & @Privafy have teamed up to bring down the barriers to #managedsecurityservices for #providers, #ISVs, #systemintegrators, #MSPs & agents! Questions? Reach out to @KCGPrivafy privafy.com/resources/tbi-ad…
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There are things you should absolutely be demanding from your vendors. Tune in to my session next week at #CPVirtual to find out what! Register here with the code JSGROUP for a big discount. Be there or be square! ow.ly/z6Vm50DzcXe
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2020 may have been rough but make 2021 your year! Learn valuable insights at Channel Partners Virtual. Designed to help partners preserve, overcome and progress! Use code JSGROUP for special pricing on the Premier Pass! ow.ly/iDpU50Dzd7v #Savethechannel #CPVirtual

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How we treat each other matters! What are some accountability procedures you practice for diversity and inclusion? ow.ly/wyiE50Dzcq9 #diversityandinclusion #savethechannel

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Let 2021 be the year we work on closing the #gendergap! If you’re looking to connect and add to your network of women colleagues while expanding your community, there are some amazing conferences designed for women in STEM fields. ow.ly/bXwy50DzceL

This is oddly addictive.
17 Jan 2021
Great idea: The Science Museum (UK) used its digitized collection, API, and log of web pages with zero views to create “Never Been Seen”—a site that makes you the very first person to see an object. Nice model for serendipity. (via @sebchan’s newsletter) thesciencemuseum.github.io/n…
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Have you checked out the new #clubhouse app? I'm chatting with a group of amazing channel women on how partners can put more money in their pockets in 2021 on Jan. 20 at 4pm CT. Join us! joinclubhouse.com/event/4MEb…