10 Things We Learned in 2020

There are years that ask questions and years that answer. — Zora Neale Hurston

2020 was undeniably one of those “ask” years full of twists and turns, ups and downs, ins and outs. However, despite the struggle and the “unprecedented-ness” of 2020, there’s always a silver lining and lessons to be learned.

Here at Upside Business Travel, we learned that we are even more resilient than we thought. We learned that we are a strong, cohesive team that cares for one another. We learned that we are capable of almost anything we set our minds to. We learned that even in the midst of crisis, we can find a way to win.

As we close out 2020 and begin to look ahead into the promise of 2021, we decided asked some of our fellow Upsiders what they learned in 2020 and we know we’ll all be keeping these lessons top of mind for years to come.

Be flexible and take it as it comes — Erik Mangor, Senior Full Stack Engineer

Define what’s most important. Let the rest go! — Maggie Whatley, Director Client Experience

There’s actually a lot you can do in 700 square feet! — Liz Healy, Full Stack Engineer

PIVOT! — David Lee, Senior Quality Engineer

Focus your energy on things within your control — Tara Stigall, Implementation Success Manager

A genuine and supportive team makes all the difference — Julie Gelb, Senior Digital Marketing Associate

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. Enjoy every relationship for what it is in the moment or what it was in the past. — Warren Zentz, Director, Customer Experience & Operations

Just keep swimming!! — Kathryn Rhoads, Full Stack Engineer

Embrace the chaos. — Francesca Dapiran, Account Manager, Travel

Children need exercise ;) — Chris Blackburn, Senior Full Stack Engineer (& Dad Extraordinaire!)

What did 2020 teach you?