Though I haven’t gone to one of Joel Ordesky’s events, I enjoy his invites which he uses to lay the context for his mixer conversation – awesome. This one deserves passing around a bit – ExecTec on Being a Peer not a Peon. Sometimes unfortunate, perception is reality, especially in a corporate environment. However, Joel hits a strong point of emphasizing the importance of being yourself and taking ownership of what you do. These parallel life principles as well, check yourself with his recommendations.