Association Forum CEOnly Podcast

Michelle Mason speaks with Roy Chomko, President and CEO of Adage Technologies, about digital rescaling skills of the future.

Michelle Mason speaks with ASAE's Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Robb Lee about strategic communications in associations.

Michelle Mason speaks with author and activist Michael Fosberg on the Art of Storytelling, and its power for change and healing.

In this episode of the AF Talks podcast, Michelle Mason,FASAE, CAE speaks with Scott Stuart, CEO of the Turnaround ManagementAssociation, on managing change.

Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE speaks with Debra Zabloudil, CAE, FACHE, President & CEO of the Learning Studio on understanding emotional intelligence in associations.

Kristen Johnson Brogan, The Chief Mindful Living Officer at On Target Living, discusses the use of mindfulness in uncertain times. https://kristenbrogan.com/

Kristen Johnson Brogan, The Chief Mindful Living Officer at On Target Living, discusses the use of mindfulness in uncertain times.

Michelle Mason speaks with Kimberly Pendo of Chicago Law Partners on the Legal Issues when Dealing with COVID-19.

Michelle Mason speaks with Stacey Hanke of Stacey Hanke Inc. on the topic of Entrepreneurial Leadership in Associations.Find more resources at: https://staceyhankeinc.com/

Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, speaks with Mary Lynn Fayoumi CAE, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP of HR Source on new Illinois anti-discrimination laws. The Association Forum is presenting this podcast for educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice or a legal opinion. Please consult a lawyer if you have legal questions, or for advice concerning any specific situations.

Association Forum President and CEO Michelle Mason speaks with Brad Dean of Discover Puerto about the recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria, and Puerto Rico's resurgence as a top meetings and travel destination.

Dave Lutz is the managing director of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting and an expert in spotting and understanding conference trends. In this episode, he speaks with Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE about how conferences are adapting to the new speed of business - particularly healthcare and medical meetings.

On this episode of the CEOnly Podcast, Michelle Mason interviews Jeff De Cagna, FRSA, FASAE. De Cagna is executive advisor for Foresight First LLC, located in Reston, Virginia, and a respected contrarian thinker on the future of associating and associations.

On this episode of the CEOnly Podcast, Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, interviews Neen James, a renowned speaker and the author of the top selling leadership books Folding Time and Attention Pays.

This episode of the CEOnly Podcast features Linda Maclachlan, founder and chief executive officer of Entara, a leader in IT Managed Services. They discussed the need for agility and adaptability when building consulting and business services, as well as the importance of understanding the unique value that your business brings to the table as a supplier.

In this episode of the CEOnly Podcast, Michelle Mason, CAE, FASAE, interviews Christie Tarantino-Dean, FASAE, CAE, the CEO of the Institute of Food Technologists. Tarantino-Dean was Mason’s predecessor at Association Forum, serving as president and CEO until 2014. The topic of discussion is diversity and inclusion, spotlighting the work that IFT is doing in supporting and growing their diverse membership, including the creation of a leadership pipeline. This episode of the CEOnly Podcast is sponsored by Destination Cleveland.

In this episode, Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, talks to Stephanie Leese Emrich. Emrich is a leading expert in customer service, speaking and advising organizations on providing high-level customer experience. She is the Chief Service Officer of ServiceSpeaks Solutions, the President of the National Customer Service Association Chicagoland Chapter and a former college professor and hotel executive.

On this episode of the CEOnly Podcast, Michelle Mason, CAE, FASAE, talks with Henry Givray. Givray is the former CEO and current chairman of the board of directors of SmithBucklin about his leadership philosophy and how association executives can be effective and trusted leaders.

On this episode of the CEOnly Podcast, Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE moderates a discussion between Tom Dolan, PhD, FACHE, CAE, and Kari Natale, CAE on the topic of mentoring relationships. Dolan has served as Natale’s mentor since they met while both working at the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). They discuss the importance of the mentoring relationship and how that relationship can bolster the professional and personal growth of both the mentor and mentee.

On this episode, Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, is joined by Stephen P. Stahr, CAE for a conversation about mindfulness in the workplace. Stahr is CEO of the Million Dollar Round Table and a two-time Honors Awards recipient, having won both the John C. Thiel award and the Inspiring Leader award. Michelle and Stephen talk about how leaders can be mindful about how their decisions affect their employees, their volunteers and their members, as well as how mindfulness can change in different cultures. This episode of the CEOnly Podcast is sponsored by Visit Dallas, Visit Phoenix, and Visit Seattle.

Gary LaBranche, CAE, FASAE, has held executive leadership positions at a number of associations, including serving as president and CEO of Association Forum. Gary joins Michelle to discuss his new book The Association CEO Succession Toolkit.

In Pivot Point: Reshaping Your Business When It Matters Most, Sheri Jacobs, FASAE, CAE, writes that associations need to be nimble organizations. Addressing the challenges and disruptions that face our industry requires an ability to adapt or else risk being left behind. In this episode, Sheri discusses the insights she gleaned from interviewing dozens of association executives while writing her new book.This episode of the CEOnly Podcast is graciously sponsored by Meet Minneapolis.

On Episode 3 of the CEOnly Podcast, Michelle Mason talks with Kathleen Wood about cross-generational mentorship. With five different generations currently in the workplace, how can leaders into the knowledge base that each group brings to the table? 

Rob Paterkiewicz, CAE, MBA is the CEO of Selected Independent Funeral Homes and the immediate past-chair of the Association Forum board of directors. Recently, Paterkiewicz oversaw a combination awareness and feasibility study on the Selected Education Trust, the 501(c)(6) arm of the organization, to gauge member awareness of its philanthropic initiatives and determine how to increase interest and support for its programs. In this episode, a companion piece to his article in the June/July issue of FORUM, “The Rewards of Philanthropy”, Rob discusses how organizations can strengthen its mission and bottom line through effective fundraising.

Byron Reese is a futurist, author, CEO and speaker. In this episode, he discusses the future of the workforce, the possibilities and shortcomings of artificial intelligence and how associations will be affected by, and be leaders in, the changing world.