There’s a huge difference — qualitatively and in terms of results — between time engaged with small networks and time engaged with larger networks. So, be careful how you spend your time, with whom and where.

One way to think about this publication is as the hub of a large, well-established network of institutional investors, consultants and investment managers — the people who read and refer frequently to this publication and its web-related resources. Each of you reading this publication conceptually constitute a node in that large, global network.

A representative cross-section of that readership attends and participates in our twice-annual Editorial Advisory Board meetings, where they have the chance to interact face-to-face, socialize, communicate, and exchange ideas and perspectives with each other. An even larger cross-section attends and participates in our face-to-face Visions, Insights & Perspectives events. (The key takeaways from the recent