All posts by: Paul Ginsberg

An update #Awkward!

Welcome to potentially the last instalment of YeurLeadin for June 2022(!) Summary: no formal gathering. Read on for the full story or skip to the bottom for “next steps”. We present the rest of the information as this blog is aimed at community leaders, so you can see how this panned out, and take away any insights you […]

Covid & User Groups – Counting the Impact

How’s your pandemic going? Judging by my conversations with European Community Group Leaders, not so great; or at least it’s causing a recalibration of priorities. In this piece I’m thinking out loud. Maybe you agree, maybe you disagree; both are fine, this is just my perspective. If you fancy discussing, then why not come along […]

Summer BBQ – the write up & exclusive offer(!)

So, the plan was to spend the time socialising last Thursday. You know, the now-ususal round of going to one person at a time on Zoom, and asking each other how they are. Nice but not exactly dynamic. This is what happened instead: There was some boggieing along to the dance track. Various people were […]

Chasing the MVP Dream

This one’s all about the MVP program, and it’s written primarily for those that aspire to be selected as an MVP for the class of 2021, but I think there’s lessons for everyone chasing their next goal. Be ready for an authentic (honest) journey as Paul Ginsberg walks you through his perspective on this, with […]

The Secrets of Planning the Amsterdam User Group

The Amsterdam User Group (AUG) gets between 50 and 70 attendees for our meetings (other groups are available throughout the Netherlands, even during these strange times). Now that I’ve stepped down as co-leader, after 3.5 years, I can shrug off the non disclosure agreement and spill the beans on what makes our sessions so special. […]

I’m quitting… Because the future is awesome!

Last year, I wrote in the guide to setting up your own Salesforce Saturday: “Running a [group] is great, but if you’re unavailable due to a cold or other equally traumatic life event (e.g. kids birthday party), then you don’t want everyone else’s fun to stop… “ The guide references various reasons for not being […]

A Winter Warning!

This is a Christmas Fairy tale. As we all know, that means bad things happen which may frighten the reader, but fear not for there will be a happy ending! Let us begin our story of woe, misunderstandings and assumptions, saved by fellows’ gumptions! Please read on in the spirit of enjoyment, lessons learned and […]

Diary Planning – Some Tips

Does this sound familiar to you? Before every meeting we would discuss diary dates. We would play snap a number of minutes (and sometimes days, if communicating by email), trying to find a date when all us co-leaders would be available for the next meeting.  This was a frustrating game and sometimes it wouldn’t work. […]

We Need Volunteers! (& How to Get Them)

Is it work or something else? Look at the smiles on these Czech Dreamin volunteers to make your own decision For ages I’ve been trying to work out some of the magic that helps create the friendly, welcoming spirit throughout the Dutch Salesforce community. I’ve thought about it for quite a long while, but couldn’t […]

Summer 2019 – Amsterdam, Your Trailblazer Destination!

Introducing YeurTravelin, the source for all your Amsterdam travel needs! June 2019 offers the best long weekend for any budding Trailblazers out there! And best bit, it’s far more affordable that certain San Francisco alternatives (we’re working on the rock concert). So what’s on? How many events are there? What should you be thinking about?   […]