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Bill Kramer has been with MultiState since 2011. Recognized for his wide breadth of state legislative and policy knowledge, Bill oversees the firm's research services, advises clients on strategic government affairs initiatives, develops and manages coalitions and associations, and pens the weekly Morning MultiState newsletter, among other problem-solving endeavors. At the onset of the 2020 pandemic, Bill was integral in quickly organizing internal resources to create MultiState's COVID-19 State and Local Policy Tracker, a resource library and data dashboard providing clients and the public with timely, accurate information on the state and local government responses to COVID-19. Subsequently, Bill has launched similar policy tracking projects focused on reproductive health care and artificial intelligence policy. He is an experienced lawyer and association executive who served as deputy executive director of the Council of State Chambers (COSC) — the association of state chambers of commerce — and built the COSC Policy Center from the ground up. Bill is an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) where he was a member of the Government Relations Section Council and chaired the State Relations Subcommittee from 2016 to 2019. Bill became a Certified Association Executive (CAE) in 2018 and is a member of both the State Bar of California and the DC Bar. Bill has addressed and presented to dozens of trade and professional organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), Public Affairs Council (PAC), State Government Affairs Council (SGAC), and The Council of State Government (CSG). Major publications have quoted Bill as a policy and industry expert, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Politico, Pluribus News, and Governing Magazine. His previous experience includes the U.S. Senate, California State Assembly, and Legislative Counsel's Office of California. Bill earned his bachelor's degree in history from Ohio University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law, where he served as Managing Editor of the McGeorge Law Review. Bill considers himself a policy generalist but has a passion for technology and infrastructure issues. He also enjoys developing future leaders, and as such, initiated and coordinates MultiState's internship program.
Monica Pemberton is the Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the American Council on Education (ACE), where she drives technological advancements and ensures secure system functioning. Before joining ACE, Monica was the Chief Technology Officer at the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), leading pivotal technology initiatives. She is the President of the Blacks in Technology (BIT) Alexandria, Virginia chapter, serves on the Technology Professionals Advisory Council of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), and is a board member for the Association of Women Technology Champions (AWTC). Her ability to take the lid off of limiting beliefs is what drives her success. Listen NOW to discover, How To Take The LID Off of Your Limiting Beliefs! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30minutehour/support
In this episode, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert are joined by Lucinda Hart, CAE, MBA, IOM, and Nita Scott, CAE, MSE, from Delta Kappa Gamma International Association. They discuss the unique leadership transition between a retiring CEO and the incoming one, highlighting the importance of clear communication and strategic planning for a seamless change. The conversation underscores the need to set egos aside and focus on the organization's long-term success. This episode was recorded live at TSAE's New Ideas Conference in The Woodlands. This episode is sponsored by the Chazin & Company. Better By Association is produced by Association Briefings. Show notes Lucinda Hart, CAE, MBA, IOM With over 28 years of experience in nonprofit management and customer service, Lucinda Hart, CAE, MBA, IOM, specializes in strategic alliance, business development, membership, meeting planning, governance & administration, and certification programs. She recently assumed the role of Executive Director for DKG Society International, following her tenure as the President of the Effingham County Chamber in Effingham, Illinois. Hart is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and the Texas Society of Association Executives. She recently served on the ASAE CAE Job Analysis Task Force where she assisted in maintaining the CAE Program's standards by identifying the current competencies essential for association executives. She has been a member of TSAE for more than 20 years, serving the TSAE as a mentor, CAE instructor, speaker, and committee member. Nita R. Scott, CAE With a Bachelor of Business Administration (marketing and management) and a Master of Science in Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership, Nita R. Scott, CAE, has long promoted using data as a tool to enable organizational leadership in marketing and building membership. Scott, as a Certified Association Executive (CAE), provides organizational leaders with insight regarding best practices for non-profit association governance. Recently retired as Executive Director, Scott joined DKG Society International Headquarters in August of 2011 – serving first as membership director and then as executive director. Scott is currently a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE). In addition to attending conferences and seminars, she has worked with TSAE as a volunteer mentor for TSAE Leadership, panelist for Learn@Lunch sessions, instructor for CAE Study Courses, and has served on task forces for conference planning and for the association magazine. Scott is currently serving on the Governance Task Force after serving a three-year term as a member of the TSAE Board of Directors and chairing one of the board's four strategic initiatives twice during her tenure.
Trade Show Talk Podcast Host Danica Tormohlen interviews Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group, at the IMEX America 2024 event in Las Vegas. They cover Bauer's career journey from her first IMEX Frankfurt show in 2003 to overcoming challenges like digital transformation and sustainability. They discuss empowering teams to stay ahead of trends by attending various events, experimenting with new technologies, and enhancing customer experiences with innovations like Blue Dot technology for Google Maps-style navigation on the show floor. Strategic conversations around attendee engagement were highlighted, noting the increase in pre-scheduled meetings and attendance despite impacts from Hurricane Milton. Plans for future events at Mandalay Bay through 2027 are confirmed, and Bauer's upcoming engagements include attending a Brand USA event in London and preparing for next year's goals. Plus, we are introducing a new segment to Trade Show Talk where we discuss the latest public policy issues impacting our industry with Tommy Goodwin, VP of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance. Our goal to inform event professionals about ECA's work on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, and in state houses and city halls nationwide, to advocate for public policies that will allow the exhibitions and conferences industry—which employs 2.6 million Americans and drives $399 billion in spending annually—to continue to serve as growth engines for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and communities nationwide. In this episode, we talk all about the November 5th election in the U.S. Goodwin shared insight on the recent launch of ECA Votes, a one-stop resource for everything the business events industry needs to know about the November 2024 election. Our guest: Carina Bauer, CEO, IMEX Group Bauer is passionate about the business events sector and its impact on the world, taking a particular interest in issues around sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and mentoring the leaders of tomorrow. She also takes a keen interest in leadership development, and organizational best practice and culture. Throughout her career, Bauer has been an active member of the meetings industry. She's past chair of the AEO Council (2021-2023) and the EIA (2021-2022), as well as past president of the SITE Foundation (2020). She previously served on the Board of the MPI UK Chapter and on global committees for MPI and PCMA. Bauer is the proud recipient of a number of industry awards including the SITE Richard Ross Past Presidents' Award (2022), PCMA Wayfinder Award (2021) and ICCA Inspirational Women Awards (2018). In 2023, she was inducted into the Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders. Earlier this year, she received AEO's Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award. Appointed CEO of IMEX Group in 2009 following the expansion of IMEX into America, Bauer has been part of the IMEX team since the very beginning, joining in 2002 as marketing and operations director with the original launch team. She enjoys spending time with her family (she's a mother to two boys) and traveling for work and pleasure. She is an adventure sports enthusiast with a particular love for climbing and skiing. In her spare time, Bauer works with a variety of local charities and is chair of the Brighton and Hove Albion Foundation—using the power of football to help people get active, learn and stay well throughout Sussex. Connect with her on LinkedIn here or email at carina.bauer@imexevents.com Our guest: Tommy Goodwin, VP of Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) Thomas F. (Tommy) Goodwin is the Vice President of the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), an umbrella association of leading professional, industry, and labor organizations that represent the unified advocacy voice of the business events industry. In this role, he leads ECA's efforts on behalf of the interconnected ecosystem of exhibitors, show and event organizers, suppliers, venues, and destinations that comprise the business events sector. Prior to joining ECA, he spent more than 20 years leading a wide range of government relations and public affairs efforts for several globally recognized organizations, including Oracle, AARP, and the Project Management Institute (PMI). He was also a research fellow at Harvard Business School focused on the international political and legal environment in which businesses operate. Recognized by The Hill as one of Washington, DC's “Top Lobbyists” each year since 2020, he was also named a Leading Association Lobbyist by CEO Update in 2023, an Association Innovation Leader by DCA Live in 2022, and and one of the Top 21 in 2021 advocacy leaders by The Advocacy Association. Within the business events industry, he received the 2022 Industry Support award from TSNN and was named a 2022 Changemaker by MeetingsNet. He has a B.B.A. from The George Washington University, an M.B.A. from Auburn University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in European Union Law from King's College London. He also holds a Certified Association Executive designation from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), where he is an ASAE Fellow, a Project Management Professional certification from PMI, and a Certified Meeting Professional certification from the Events Industry Council. He is a past president of the National Institute of Lobbying & Ethics and a past chair of ASAE's Advocacy Council. Connect with him on LinkedIn here. Podcast Host: Danica Tormohlen An award-winning journalist who has covered the trade show industry since 1994, Danica Tormohlen is VP of Group Content, Meetings, Sports, Travel for Informa Connect. In her role, she oversees content for Trade Show News Network, Corporate Event News, MeetingsNet, BizBash and Connect's portfolio of in-person events. These leading media brands publish websites, newsletters, social media channels, video, podcasts and online and in-person programming for the trade show, corporate event, association meeting, experiential marketing and exhibition industries. Tormohlen currently serves as president of the Women in Exhibitions Network North America chapter. She has been a speaker and moderator at major industry events, including the TSNN Awards, IMEX, IAEE, SISO, UFI, ESCA, DI and Large Show Roundtable — to name a few.
Rita Chen Fujisawa, MBA, CAE is the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer at the California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF). As the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, she oversees day-to-day administrative activities, operations, and management of the association.Rita has spent 20+ years in the association industry and is an active member of both the American Society of Association Executives(ASAE) and the California Society of Association Executives.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Savannah BraggMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
We're just one episode away from the big one — #500! As we wrap up this series, we're bringing in the best speakers we know to share their #1 piece of advice for speakers who want to get to the next level. These speakers are the best of the best — combined, they've booked thousands of gigs and made tens of millions of dollars in speaking fees. If you're serious about growing your speaking business, this is an episode you don't want to miss. In just 25 minutes, you'll learn:How to serve the people who hired you wellWhy you can make more money off the stage than on itWhy consistency matters more than you might thinkWhy you need to commit to coaching How to consistently over-communicateHow to harness the power of authenticityAnd much, much more!Get your notes app ready because this episode is full of advice you'll want to remember!In this episode, you'll hear from: Chris Ducker - Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur and author of the bestselling books, Virtual Freedom and more recently, Rise of the Youpreneur.Based in Cambridgeshire, Chris owns and operates several businesses, including the VA recruiting hub, Virtual Staff Finder and the personal brand education company, Youpreneur®. He is regarded as one of the top experts in the world on the subjects of virtual staffing and scaling an expert business. Chris has been a trusted international business coach, keynote speaker and podcaster since 2010 and currently spends most of his time mentoring successful entrepreneurs, as well as investing in and advising startup companies.Erick Rheam - Erick Rheam is a graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. He spent five years as a Military Police Officer, nine years working for two municipally owned utilities, ten years in software efficiency sales, two years as the Director of Student Success for a professional speaking development company, and now he's a full-time professional speaker and author. Erick travels the country helping men and women cut through the whirlwind, so they can rise above the chaos to discover their significance and live in peace.Jamie Nolan - Jaime serves as the CEO/President of the National Speakers Association, a membership-based not-for-profit focused on helping speakers, authors, trainers, coaches and consultants to Build a Better Business and Be a Better Speaker. Jaime has a Masters degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and is also a 2015 graduate of the EO Global Entrepreneurial Master's Program. She served as the President of the AMC Institute from 2012 – 2013, and was a member of the Board from 2005 – 2014. She also served on the Board of the Preeclampsia Foundation from 2016-2018. Jaime is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and Associations North.Jon Acuff - Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including Soundtracks, Your New Playlist, All It Takes is a Goal, and the Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done. When he's not writing or recording his popular podcast, All It Takes Is a Goal, Acuff can be found on a stage as one of INC's Top 100 Leadership Speakers. He's spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences, colleges, and companies around the world, including FedEx, Range Rover, Microsoft, Nokia, and Comedy Central. He lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and two daughters.Matt Matkovich - Matt is an ultra-marathon running, College Board recognized school counselor with a master's degree in school guidance and counseling. Matt and Phil of M&P Presentations LLC are a nationally known motivational speaking duo who are high-energy experts in cultivating confidence and promoting positivity. Their mission is to further develop self-confidence in others, model a healthy lifestyle, and consistently promote positivity through high energy presentations, social media, and their #TrainofPositivity short films. Phil Januszewski - Phil is a tattooed covered, Netflix baking-show flopping, high school chemistry and physics teacher with a master's degree in teaching leadership and positive education certification. Matt and Phil of M&P Presentations LLC are a nationally known motivational speaking duo who are high-energy experts in cultivating confidence and promoting positivity. Their mission is to further develop self-confidence in others, model a healthy lifestyle, and consistently promote positivity through high energy presentations, social media, and their #TrainofPositivity short films. Shep Hyken - Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert and the Chief Amazement Officer of Shepard Presentations. He is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement in the speaking profession. Shep works with companies and organizations who want to build loyal relationships with their customers and employees. His articles have been read in hundreds of publications, and he is the author of "Amaze Every Customer Every Time," "Moments of Magic ," "The Loyal Customer," "The Cult of the Customer" and "The Amazement Revolution." He is also the creator of The Customer Focus program, which helps clients develop a customer service culture and loyalty mindset.Episode Resources: Get Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Larry Sloan has served as CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) since October 2016.Prior to this, he served as CEO for seven years at SOCMA, a trade association representing the interests of the US specialty chemical industry. Larry started his non-profit career at the Adhesive and Sealant Council, a trade association representing adhesive and sealant manufacturers, and was promoted to his first CEO role there in January 2005. He led this group for five years. Larry began his career as a chemical engineer at Air Products and later worked for Nalco Chemical Company in marketing, manufacturing, and sales capacities. Larry earned a BS degree in chemical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and later graduated from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management where he earned his MBA. For more than 20 years Larry has been an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). In 2006, he earned his Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, and in 2021 he was appointed a Fellow (FASAE). He currently serves as a mentor under their Young Professionals and Ready Me professional skills development programs. He has spoken at various non-profit community events over the years, hosted by ASAE, CESSE (Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives), and others. He currently serves as a member of the CESSE Board of Directors. Prior volunteer leadership roles include serving on the ASAE Research Committee (elected chair in 2020); as a board member (chair in 2012) of the National Association of Manufacturers Council of Manufacturing Associations; and as a board member of the Chemical Educational Foundation.
(Recorded December 2023)The discussion provided insights into the challenges counselors face, including the increased demand for mental health services and the swift rise of telehealth. The guests emphasized the importance of a holistic approach to trauma, addressing not only individual treatment but also systemic issues contributing to it. Listeners will gain an understanding of the need for mental health literacy and the role of counselors in fostering it. The conversation also touched upon the significance of professionalism in virtual counseling sessions, ensuring quality care irrespective of the medium. A key theme was the need for representation and advocacy in mental health within the black community. This episode promises to offer valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the counseling profession and the holistic, systemic approach required to effectively address trauma and mental health needs in today's world.RESOURCES:CTIPP's Vision for a Trauma-Informed SocietyAmerican Counseling AssociationCTIPP HOSTS: Whitney Marris, LCSW, Director of Practice & System TransformationJesse Kohler, M.Ed., Executive DirectorGUESTS:Shawn Boynes, FASAE, CAE, CEO of the American Counseling AssociationShawn E. Boynes, FASAE, CAE, has over 25 years of association management experience and serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the American Counseling Association. He previously served as Executive Director at the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) in Rockville, MD for nine years where he successfully partnered with volunteer leadership to rebrand and transform the 135-year-old organization into a thriving society committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as leading impactful change in the scientific community. Prior to joining AAA, he served as Senior Director of Education for the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). During his career, he has worked for a broad variety of other associations including the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Minority Corporate Counsel Association, Greater Washington Society of Association Executives, American Trucking Associations and the Association of Corporate Counsel. In this time, he developed a true appreciation for continuous learning and the value that mission-drive associations bring to the world, which has undoubtedly shaped who he is today as a leader. Boynes is very active with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) having served on its Board of Directors in 2014-2017, the Certified Association Executive (CAE) Commission, as well as a variety of other committees. Shawn was named an ASAE Fellow in 2017 and served as Chair of the ASAE Fellows program in 2022. He is also a Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) Scholar. He earned his Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential in 2010. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in marketing from Howard University.Carla Adkinson-Johnson, PhD, LPC, professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology at Western Michigan University (WMU)Dr. Carla Adkison-Johnson is a professor in the department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology at Western Michigan University (WMU). She is the current editor-in-chief of the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, the official journal of the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development, a division of the American Counseling Association. Dr. Adkison-Johnson is nationally known for her research on culturally competent mental health counseling and African American child-rearing practices and family dynamics. She has served as a child discipline expert witness in civil and criminal courts. She is a project director and primary investigator on a $1.9 million grant funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, which is focused on a culturally competent behavioral health workforce. Dr. Adkison-Johnson is a 2021 Mid-American Conference Academic Leadership Program Fellow. In 2017, she received the WMU College of Education and Human Development's Distinguished Scholar Award. Dr. Adkison-Johnson is a past member of the board of directors for the Council for Counseling and Educational Related Programs (CACREP), the national and international accrediting body for the counseling profession. In this capacity, she served as chair of CACREP's training committee.#TransformTrauma is a Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice (CTIPP) podcast. We're building a national movement that integrates community-led, trauma-informed, resilience-focused, and healing-centered prevention and intervention across all sectors and generations through coalition-building, advocacy, and policymaking. Learn more at CTIPP.org.
Ohio adopted a package of laws in 2021 to strengthen supports for students with dyslexia through early screening and interventions and professional development to help educator help students with dyslexia thrive. But, as Ohio's dyslexia policy rollout continues in the 2023-2024 school year, some educators are expressing frustration. Delaware City Education Association member Natalie Geer, a ONE Member Ambassador, has been on a listening tour to better understand how the rollout has been going in different districts around the state. Plus, OEA CFO Kristy Spires shares the details about the Diversity, Innovation, Whisper, and Make-A-Wish grants available now from the OEA Educational Foundation, along with stories of how some of this grant money has been used in the past. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS | Natalie Geer and her fellow Ohio's New Educators (ONE) Member Ambassadors are continuing to collect stories and feedback from educators across the state about how the dyslexia policy rollout has been going in their district, which they hope to use to push for an Educator Voice Academy about the issue in the future. They are also looking into how ESSR funded positions, many of which will lose funding after this school year, are supporting the rollout of the dyslexia policy. If you'd like to share your thoughts or experiences, please email geern@oeaone.orgLEARN MORE ABOUT OEA'S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION GRANTS | Click here for details about the four grants available from the OEA Educational Foundation now. The application deadline for the Diversity Grants and the Innovation Grants is February 10, 2024, while the Whisper Grants for Students in Need and the Make-A-Wish grants are open year-round. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guests: Natalie Geer, Delaware City Education Association memberNatalie Geer is part of Ohio's New Educators (ONE) as a Member Ambassador. She teaches in Delaware City Schools and is part of the Central district. Geer is a Learning Support Teacher, a position created with ESSER funds. She lives in Delaware with her fiancé, two step kids, and bulldog. Kristy Spires, OEA Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Exec. Director of Business ServicesKristy is a graduate of The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business and holds a CPA in the state of Ohio, CAE, CGMA Certification and has earned the IOM designation. She has worked as an accountant and analyst in the public and private sectors in varied disciplines, including banking, international manufacturing, retail, real estate development, non-profit membership, and charities. She currently holds the position of CFO/Assistant Executive Director of Business Services for the Ohio Education Association, responsible for Financial, Membership, Human Resources, Facilities Operations, and IT Divisions. She serves on the executive management team and sits on and/or advises boards and committees. Formerly, Kristy served as the Chief Financial Officer for an international non-profit organization, The Fraternal Order of Eagles and its charitable affiliates, The Fraternal Order of Eagles Charity Foundation, Eagle Village Inc. and the Eagles Memorial Foundation. Kristy was on the Strategic Planning Committee and the Diabetes Research Center Steering Committee for the organization. The Fraternal Order of Eagles is a membership organization that unites fraternally for charitable purposes. The most recent endeavor is the building of The FOE Diabetes Research Center, a $25,000,000 fundraising project that is unprecedented in history, as the contributions are being raised through grass roots efforts of the membership. Kristy believes that volunteerism is the heart of our society and contributes time and professional services. The focus of much of her volunteerism is centered around issues of poverty, homelessness, and assisting women in underserved communities to obtain improved economic conditions for themselves and their families. Kristy is a member of the Ohio Society of CPAs, the AICPA, The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), OSAE, and a lifetime Ohio State University Alumni member and an Alumni of Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity.Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children.This episode was recorded on November 28 and December 12, 2023.
Today on the podcast we welcome Greater Nashville REALTORS CEO Jarron Springer. Jarron, who joined the staff in February 2014, is a Middle Tennessee native. He attended Battle Ground Academy and has a degree in Communications & Public Relations from the University of Alabama. He received his JD from the Nashville School of Law. He holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation, the highest designation in the association industry provided by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) as well as the Realtor Certified Executive (RCE), the only professional designation designed specifically for Realtor association executives by NAR. Please reach out and let us know how you are doing and any questions you have for us. podcast@wilsongrouprealestate.com Learn more about Scott - https://crosscountrymortgage.com/Layden-Team/Scott-Layden/ Let's Connect: Instagram: instagram.com/movinguppodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/TheWilsonGroupRealEstate Learn about Studio Bank: studiobank.com Learn about ATA Certified Public Accountants & Business Advisors: atacpa.net David Hart, dhart@atacpa.net
Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Mark Prysock is the RIMS General Counsel & VP of External Affairs. Lynn Haley Pilarski is the RIMS External Affairs Committee Chair and the Risk & Insurance Counsel for GM. In this episode, Mark and Lynn update us on the RIMS Legislative Summit 2023 to be held in Washington D.C. on October 25th and 26th. They explain why it is important for RIMS Advocacy Ambassadors to participate from every state in the U.S. They review the top RIMS legislative concerns and how you can become educated on these issues and discuss them knowledgeably with Congressional Staffers. They share their enthusiasm about this critical event and how it will benefit you to attend. Listen in to learn about the legislative matters important to U.S. risk managers. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMScast. [:35] About today's episode, where we will discuss RIMS Advocacy and government affairs and the RIMS Legislative Summit 2023 with Lynn Haley Pilarsky and Mark Prysock. [1:00] All about exciting, upcoming RIMS events! Registration is open for the RIMS Canada Conference 2023, which will be held September 11th–14th in Ottawa! Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca for details. [1:21] For those of you based in Canada, Justin wants to hear from you about a game show he will be hosting on September 13th. A link to a 15-question survey is in this episode's notes. Justin needs your honest feedback, so he can say, “Survey says: …” Please check out the links in this episode's notes! [1:45] On September 14th, the Spencer Educational Foundation returns to New York City for its Annual Funding Their Future Gala. The event will be held at the Cipriani on 42nd Street. A link is on this episode's notes. You can also visit SpencerEd.org. [2:01] The RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held October 4th–6th in Vail, Colorado. Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com for more information and to register. [2:14] Head to the RIMS.org/Advocacy page to find information about The RIMS Legislative Summit, which is returning to Washington, D.C. on October 25th and 26th. [2:27] We are very excited about the RIMS ERM Conference 2023, which will be held November 2nd and 3rd in Denver, Colorado! The theme is Elevate and Evolve. The Conference will be different than years past with some great changes; book your travel plans now! Visit the Events page of RIMS.org or the links in this episode's notes. [2:55] RIMS has several key items that need to be addressed by the U.S. Government to protect the interests of the risk profession. These topics include cybersecurity, terrorism, and floods. [3:08] Here to discuss these critical topics are RIMS External Affairs Committee Chair, Lynn Haley Pilarksy and RIMS General Counsel and VP of External Affairs, Mark Prysock. We will discuss how these topics will play a huge role when RIMS returns to Capitol Hill during the RIMS Legislative Summit on October 25th and 26th. [3:29] Lynn Haley Pilarksy and Mark Prysock, welcome back to RIMScast! [4:15] Lynn Haley Pilarksy is Counsel, Risk Management Insurance for General Motors, and the LTM Sales Risk Manager. She is President of RIMS Detroit and the Chair of the RIMS Public Policy Committee. She'll sleep after her renewals are done! [4:57] Mark Prysock is the General Counsel and Vice President of Public Policy at RIMS. His responsibilities include staffing the Public Policy Committee, which oversees RIMS' legislative efforts; also staffing the RISK PAC Trustees Committee. [6:07] Mark believes we are heading toward a government funding crisis. If the government shuts down, the National Flood Insurance Program will temporarily not be funded. RIMS is a big supporter of the NFIP program, and it is hanging in the balance. [8:57] Lynn agrees on the importance of the NFIP, given recent hurricanes. RISK PAC is well-received when they speak to Congress on the NFIP. Congress understands the importance of having the NFIP in place. It's critical for people who live, work, and have property in flood zones. It's a good conversation for RISK PAC to have in Congress. [9:55] RISK PAC also always tries to talk about how NFIP coverages can be improved and enhanced and the legislation around them should be changed. Can we improve mapping? Some of the NFIP maps are from the 1960s. Topographies change over time so it's important to have these systems updated so the risks are reflected accurately. [10:40] Lynn says RISK PAC also talks to Congress about reinsurance and if the government can have some policies on expanding the role of reinsurance. Congress supports the NFIP but it's tied to the government funding. RISK PAC is asking to get the NFIP reauthorized as part of the upcoming funding bill. [11:26] Mark comments on the Republican strategy of presenting separate funding bills instead of an all-or-nothing omnibus bill. They want to look at programs individually and identify places where funding can be cut. There is a series of 12 House bills in process. [13:06] Mark says data privacy is another 2023 RIMS priority. There are a lot of industries and association groups engaged in the issue of data privacy. RIMS plays an important role in the discussion of creating a national data privacy standard rather than state-specific standards which are problematic for companies in multiple jurisdictions. [14:54] Lynn notes that the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA) was top-of-mind during the past two years. There is no broad legislative support for it now. RIMS still follows it and is part of a business coalition supporting it but is not presently advocating for it. [15:54] These priorities will be mirrored at the RIMS Legislative Summit, which will be back on the Hill on October 25th and 26th, 2023. Mark and Lynn will both be there. [16:15] Lynn's favorite thing to talk about is RIMS member involvement in the RIMS Legislative Summit and legislative activism. The Legislative Summit is the best way for risk managers and others in the risk community to speak directly to members of Congress and their staffs about issues important to the risk profession. [16:52] Lynn calls the Legislative Summit an incredible event. She invites anyone with an interest in advocacy to attend in October. In Lynn's opinion, it is the most rewarding thing that you can do as a risk professional. She is very enthusiastic about it! You meet with staffers, and they are the eyes and ears of the members of Congress. [18:28] RIMS plug time! Sponsor an episode of RIMScast! Contact us at pd@rims.org. For upcoming virtual workshops visit RIMS.org/virtualworkshops for the calendar. Fundamentals of Insurance is a two-day virtual workshop hosted by Elise Farnham, September 12th–13th. [19:11] Managing Data for ERM is a three-module course that begins September 21st. [19:18] Optimizing Risk Management with Artificial Intelligence will be led on September 28th by Pat Saporito. Recent RIMScast guest Chris Hansen will be leading Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability, and Employment Practices in the US on November 7th and 8th. Be sure to register for that course! [19:50] Information about these sessions and others is on the RIMS Virtual Workshops page. Check it out and register! [19:59] For anyone attending RIMS Canada on September 10th and 11th, we will host an in-person RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep In-Person Workshop in Ottawa, and it will be led by former RIMS President Chris Mandel. The next virtual CRMP workshop will be September 26th and 27th and it will be led by Joseph Milan. [20:27] Visit RIMS.org/Certification for these and future workshops. A link is also in this episode's show notes, as is a link to the full Virtual Workshop calendar. [20:39] There is a new RIMS webinar called A Decade of Disconnect: Understanding Multi-Generational Mental Health in the Workplace. It is sponsored by Travelers and Constitution State Services on September 7th, 2023 at 12:00 noon Eastern. [21:06] On September 12th, our friends at TÜV SÜD GRC are back with Seeing the Unseen: nVent's Proactive Approach to Fire Risk Detection With Infrared Imaging On September 26th, Gallagher returns to present A Road Less Challenged? An Outlook on the Management Liability Market at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. [21:28] Visit RIMS.org/Webinars to learn more about these webinars and to register! Links are on the show notes. Webinar registration is complimentary for RIMS members. [21:55] The RIMS Legislative Summit is open to RIMS members who are based in, or who have operations in, the U.S. Lynn speaks about advocacy ambassadors from RIMS chapters and meetings for them. If your chapter doesn't have an advocacy ambassador, is there a rising young member or student you can sponsor? It's a learning opportunity. [24:42] Mark is on the RIMS Legislative Summit agenda. He is going to help people feel comfortable when they go to the Hill to meet with members of Congress and their staff. Wednesday, October 25th is going to be RIMS Education Day, with panels such as key points of our legislative issues to lobby, and a mixed Congressional Staff panel. [26:07] The U.S. Treasury has asked if they could send a panel from the Federal Insurance Office to talk about initiatives they've been working on. There will be a panel on the insurance industry perspective on what's happening in D.C. right now. [26:49] RIMS is now in the The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), on their Advocacy Council. They work to identify issues that impact the association community. The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act would liberalize the use of 529 College Savings Funds for certification and credentialing programs. [27:41] That use could be hugely beneficial to risk managers in particular. RIMS has a CRMP certification. If the 529 rules were liberalized, it would benefit RIMS members. Mary Kate Cunningham, the VP of Public Policy at ASAE, will speak about that legislation at the Summit. [28:31] Wednesday evening there will be the reception and dinner, with Keynote Speaker John E. Sununu, a member of the Sununu clan in New Hampshire. John E. Sununu is a former member of the House of Representatives and a former Senator. His brother is the governor of New Hampshire. His father served in the Bush administration. [29:50] Thursday is Lobby Day. All attendees will take talking points of key legislative issues to the Hill. They will meet with Congressional staff. It is better to meet with the right staffer than with a member, as the staff wants to hear from constituents affected by the legislation, and they have a better grasp on the legislation than the members do. [31:33] Lynn tells about her first Education Day. The panels and the educational topics will get you ready for a day of lobbying Congress on legislative issues. You will understand what the issues are. You will have handouts to study for your session and leave behind to give the staffers. When you're done, you will feel very empowered. [33:09] Justin tells how great his first Summit experience was, in 2018. [33:48] Mark says this Education Day will be taking place at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce building. It is a beautiful, iconic building. [34:43] Lynn's parting thought: Bring comfortable shoes! Be prepared to walk! This isn't a place to wear new shoes! [35:09] Mark's parting thought: If you haven't been to the Legislative Summit, and you're not sure you'll be comfortable in the role of a lobbyist for RIMS, I want to assure you that you are the person that the Congressional staffers want to talk to. They want to hear from constituents who are being directly impacted by the issues they're discussing. [35:58] The link to register is RIMS Legislative Summit and in the episode's show notes. Remember to visit RIMS.org/Advocacy. Justin thanks Mark and Lynn for rejoining us here on RIMScast, to share their perspective. [36:28] Special thanks again to Mark Prysock and Lynn Haley Pilarsky. Register for the RIMS Legislative Summit on October 25th and 26th in Washington D.C. The agenda is available now. Go to RIMS.org/Advocacy and there you can learn more about our advocacy efforts, including details on the RISK PAC. [36:37] Go to the App Store on your phone and download the RIMS App. This is a special members-only benefit. Everybody loves the RIMS app! [37:06] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [37:48] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. The RIMS app is available only for RIMS members! You can find it in the App Store. [38:12] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [38:28] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com and in print, and check out the blog at RiskManagementMonitor.com. Justin Smulison is Business Content Manager. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [38:49] Justin thanks you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe! Mentioned in this Episode: NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Legislative Summit – Oct 25 & 26, Washington, D.C. RIMS Advocacy RIMS Canada 2023 — Sept. 11–14 in Ottawa! RIMS Canada 2023 — Game Show Survey! Participate today! RIMS ERM Conference 2023 | Nov 2–3 in Denver, CO! Nominate a practitioner or risk group for the ERM Award of Distinction! Spencer Educational Foundation — Funding Their Future Gala — Sept. 14, 2023 RIMS Western Regional — Oct 4–6, Vail Colorado RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant RIMS Webinars: A Decade of Disconnect: Understanding Multi-Generational Mental Health in the Workplace | Sponsored by Travelers | Sept. 7, 2023 Seeing the Unseen: nVent's Proactive Approach to Fire Risk Detection With Infrared Imaging | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD GRC | Sept. 12, 2023 A Road Less Challenged? An Outlook on the Management Liability Market | Sponsored by Gallagher | Sept. 26, 2023 RIMS.org/Webinars Upcoming Virtual Workshops: Fundamentals of Insurance | Sept 12–13 Optimizing Risk Management with AI | Sept. 28 Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability and Employment Practices in the US | Nov 7 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual WorkshopsUpcoming Virtual Workshops: Fundamentals of Insurance | Sept 12–13 Optimizing Risk Management with AI | Sept. 28 Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability and Employment Practices in the US | Nov 7 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep at RIMS Canada 2023September 10–11, 2023 9:00 am–4:00 pm EDT Ottawa, ON, Canada All RIMS-CRMP Prep WorkshopsRelated RIMScast Episodes: Public Policy Goals with CIAB President Joel Wood (2023) Keeping Up With RISKPAC (2022) Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Subrogation and the Competitive Advantage” | Sponsored by Fleet Response (New!) “Cyberrisk Outlook 2023” | Sponsored by Alliant (New!) “Chemical Industry: How To Succeed Amid Emerging Risks and a Challenging Market” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster “Technology, Media and Telecom Solutions in 2023” | Sponsored by Allianz “Analytics in Action” | Sponsored by Alliant “Captive Market Outlook and Industry Insights” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Using M&A Insurance: The How and Why” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Zurich's Construction Sustainability Outlook for 2023” “Aon's 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Overview” “ESG Through the Risk Lens” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “A Look at the Cyber Insurance Market” | Sponsored by AXA XL “How to Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Managing Global Geopolitical Risk in 2022 and Beyond” | Sponsored by AXA XL RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Roland Teo! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council RIMS Path to the Boardroom RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play RIMS Buyers Guide Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information. Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on Apple Podcasts. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org. Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. About our guest, Lynn Haley Pilarski Lynn Haley Pilarski, Senior Manager, General Motors Corporate Risk Management & Insurance. Lynn joined General Motors in 1998. Currently, Lynn is the GM Global Contract Manager responsible for drafting insurance terms and conditions for all commercial contracts. Lynn also manages the placement and administration of management liability programs and associated claims activities. Prior to joining GM, Lynn practiced law in the area of insurance and product liability. Lynn received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University - Detroit College of Law. Lynn also holds an ARM and CPCU from the American Institute for Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters. Lynn is currently the President of RIMS Detroit and the Chair of the RIMS External Affairs Committee. Lynn is the 2021 recipient of the Richard W. Bland Memorial Award which recognizes a RIMS member's commitment to the insurance industry's legislative or regulatory interests. Lynn is a frequent speaker at Risk Management events. About our guest, Mark Prysock Mark Prysock has 15 years of experience serving as in-house counsel for professional associations in Washington, DC, and New York. His specialties are Corporate governance, employment matters, contract drafting, and negotiation. Tweetables (For Social Media Use): “The most significant political development in D.C. is the looming possibility of a government shutdown. … If that happens and a Continuing Resolution … is not passed, then … the National Flood Insurance Program will temporarily not be funded.” — Mark Prysock “When we do go and speak to the Members of Congress and their staffers, generally [the National Flood Insurance Progam] is a well-received topic. People definitely understand the importance of having the NFIP in place.” — Lynn Haley Pilarski “I think data privacy is an issue. … RIMS is really looking for sort of a place to play in that field or that issue. There are a lot of different industries and association groups that are engaged on data privacy.” — Mark Prysock “After listening to the panel and spending the day in the educational topics, I was ready. The full day will prepare you so that you understand what the issues are. … You will feel very comfortable when you go..” — Lynn Haley Pilarski
Joining The Tourism Academy | tourismacademy.org's Stephen Ekstrom for this episode is Scott White from Visit Greater Palm Springs. Since 2010, Scott White has served as President and CEO at Visit Greater Palm Springs. Scott previously served as the Executive Director of the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau where he oversaw the promotion of San Antonio's $11 billion visitor industry. Scott also served as the Executive Vice President of the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau, where he made a successful bid for Super Bowl XLII in 2008. Having hosted the Rock ‘n' Roll Marathon in Phoenix, Scott White was instrumental in bringing the series to San Antonio in 2008 with the largest inaugural race in RnR history. With more than 20 years of hospitality and destination marketing experience, Scott serves on several industry boards including the U.S. Travel Association, Destinations International Board and most recently, the California Travel Association Board. Scott is a Certified Hospitality Sales Professional and is active in numerous industry organizations including: Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), and the Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE).Business Class is brought to you by The Tourism Academy - harnessing the power of science, business psychology and adult education to advance the tourism industry and build sustainable economies. Learn how to engage your community, win over stakeholders and get more visitors at tourismacademy.org. Support the show
Vinnu Deshetty serves as CEO of EVA Event Tech Hub and brings over 25 years of meeting and conference planning experience in the association and nonprofit industries. With a unique understanding of both the tech and meeting planning worlds, Vinnu focuses on making tech accessible and productive for meeting planners. She leads development teams to bring a sense of humanity to AI development making EVA's technology a reality that is easily implemented and activated. You can find Vinnu as an event tech advocate speaking at industry events at Meeting Planners International (MPI), Professional Convention Managers Associations (PCMA), and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). We Discuss:What event data should exhibitors expectVinnu's Top Tips:Planners Don't worry about your overall numbers Show numbers that matter to your exhibitors. Planners & Exhibitors Think beyond the trade show Whether it's in-person or pre-post event, there are some ways to easily engage with prospectsVinnu's Key Takeaways:Look at data that's relevant to your category Think about the pre-post activities.Get in touch with Vinnu Deshetty on their website.Get the Trade Show University email newsletter for weekly tips, tools, and expert advice to maximize the ROI for your next trade show or event - all for FREE!Visit tradeshowu.biz and drop your email on the home page!Subscribe at Apple Google SpotifyMentioned in this episode:Free Video Training - How to pick the Right Trade ShowFree Video Training - How to Pick the Right Trade Show! Or, if you have already selected a show...How to know if it is the Right Trade Show for your business. You have too much on the line to select the Wrong show!! I give you the 7 Questions you NEED to ask to be confident you have selected the right show! To get immediate access, go to tradeshowu.biz and sign up for the email newsletter right on the home page! That's it! Tradeshowu.bizAdd Greater Value to Exhibitors & Sponsors with EVA Event Tech Hub Visit www.evareg.com/TSU to get started on adding greater value to your Exhibitors and Sponsors at your next Trade Show or Event!
This week, I have the privilege of conversing with Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE, the Chief Executive Officer of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) which is a dynamic network of more than 96,000 architects and design professionals throughout 200 chapters committed to enhancing the built environment. Woods previously served as President & CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) where she led efforts to expand the organization's programs and markets while growing and strengthening its membership base. Prior to joining NIBS, she was the Sr. VP & Chief Marketing Officer at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), where her team was responsible for all marketing and revenue-generating programs – including marketing the International Builders Show, sponsorship sales and partnerships with major national companies. Woods is the author of the book "Never Get Their Coffee: Empowering Fearless Leadership" and currently serves as Chair of the Board for the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). She also currently serves on the Board of Visitors for the University of Maryland School of Architecture, previously served as Vice Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council Board of Directors and is a global speaker. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland in College Park and lives with her husband and daughter in Howard County, Maryland. Lakisha's involvement and dedication to serving and advocating for the built environment and its professionals is admirable. Stop by the show notes to read her full bio including various organizations she has held or holds leadership roles in. Being on the board of AIA Atlanta, I've had the chance to learn and experience the impact this organization has on members and the profession as a whole. So, having a conversation with Lakisha Woods about some of the work AIA is doing to enhance the value of our profession was inspiring! As always, I hope you enjoy Link to AIA National Website: https://www.aia.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=aiamem-search&gclid=CjwKCAjwiOCgBhAgEiwAjv5whLIZmWcPOfrdpkEb8441iheHyf-4ky6EdbYMNqKkStlWY-fOnqVLrBoCJ7oQAvD_BwE Link to America By Design: https://www.bydesign.global/americabydesign/architecture/architecture-episodes This episode is brought to you by American Metalcraft, Inc: https://americanmetalcraft.com/
In our inaugural episode, we talk to Jodi Ann Ray, CAE, CCE, IOM, president and CEO of the Texas Society of CPAs and current Chair for the Texas Society of Association Executives' Board of Directors. She joins our hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert for an engaging conversation wrapped around strategic planning, industry challenges, leadership advice, work-life balance, and the future of associations. Show notes Jodi Ann Ray joined Texas Society of CPAs in 2016 and serves as President & CEO. She has over 25 years of experience in association management. Before joining TXCPA she served as Vice President of an international association as well as CEO of several chambers of commerce in Connecticut, North Carolina and Texas where much of her work focused on government affairs, economic development, and community development. She is a graduate of Fairfield University and received her Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and her IOM designation (Institute for Organization Management) from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of ASAE, TSAE and DFWAE She serves as a Board member of the CPA Society of Executives Association (CPA/SEA) and as the current chair of the Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE). Jodi Ann was recognized at the Dallas Fort Worth Association Executives (DFWAE) Executive of the Year in 2020. In her professional capacity she also serves as a member of the AICPA Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) committee. She lives in North Texas with her husband Joey and their five children. This podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
Jennifer Briggs is executive vice president/chief executive officer of the Texas Society of Architects. Briggs joined the organization in June, 2021, and is responsible for leading and managing the TxA staff and fulfilling its mandate to support the Society's mission to be the voice for Texas architecture, supporting the creation of safe, beautiful, sustainable environments.Briggs served as the president CEO of the Indiana CPA Society in Indianapolis, IN prior to joining TxA. Throughout her almost 30-year career Briggs has served in a myriad of roles in national and state associations and in an association management and lobbying firm. She has experience in all aspects of association management and cares deeply in the value associations bring to professionals, communities and students.Briggs earned a degree in marketing from Marian College and an MBA from Butler University. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), she is a member of both the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE).TxA Instagram – txarchitects - https://www.instagram.com/txarchitects/ Facebook – Texas Society of Architects/AIA - https://www.facebook.com/txarchitects LinkedIn – Texas Society of Architects - https://www.linkedin.com/company/texas-society-of-architects/mycompany/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stefanie Reeves FASAE, CAE is the Deputy Chief of Public Policy and Engagement with the American Psychological Association. Previously, she was the Executive Director of the Maryland Psychological Association. A member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), she was named a Fellow of the association in 2020, served on their Board from 2018 - 2021 and is a 2008-2009 DELP Scholar.Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaVideo and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersMusic: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In the fifth episode of Industry Insider, NVAR CEO Ryan McLaughlin is joined by Michelle Mason, President and CEO of the American Society for Association Executives (ASAE). Learn about how associations advance America, why taking risks helps to create change and Michelle's path to leadership.
We are delighted to be speaking with another rock star in our industry today! Junior Tauvaa is the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Visit Anaheim. Junior has had an amazing career! He shares some stories, ideas, and insights about how the CVB (Convention and Visitor Bureau) evolved to become the DMO (Destination Management Organization) and what today's younger generation is looking for in terms of marketing. He also gets into sales, marketing, and influencers. We hope you enjoy listening to our fascinating conversation with Junior Tauvaa today! Bio: Junior Tauvaa: Chief Sales Officer, Visit Anaheim Junior Tauvaa has served as Chief Sales Officer at Visit Anaheim since October 2013. Tauvaa leads sales and marketing teams for Visit Anaheim to increase Anaheim's market share and customer satisfaction in the meetings and leisure market. He also leads Orange County Sports Commission in positioning Anaheim/Orange County as a premier sports destination. Tauvaa is very involved with meetings and events industry on initiatives to ensure the Anaheim/Orange County brand continues to be a thought leader in the industry. Tauvaa was previously Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships with Meeting Professional International (MPI) and the MPI Foundation, the largest global meeting and event industry association for seven years. He was previously with Los Angeles Tourism Board for more than ten years and held several key leadership roles. Tauvaa held different volunteer leadership positions with Destination International (DI), Events Industry Council (EIC), American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), and Meeting Professionals International Foundation (MPIF) as well as several technology companies throughout his career. He is currently serving in volunteer leadership positions at DI and EIC. Tauvaa earned a master's degree in Public Administration from California State University, Long Beach, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from California Polytechnic University. Junior's story Junior started his career in the world of business consulting. One of his clients was Hilton Hotels, and he got introduced to the meeting and events industry when he got hired by Bob Moore, who had been with Hilton Hotels before taking a job with the LA Convention and Visitors Bureau (now known as the LA Tourism Bureau). LA Convention Bureau When Junior started working at the LA Convention Bureau, he grew to understand what CVBs were about, who their clients were, and how they made money. He spent almost eleven years working there and then moved over to MPI. MPI He spent about seven years at MPI, growing and expanding their chapter and membership site into the European, Asia-Pacific, and Latin American markets. Through MPI, he got to understand the business from a global perspective. Visit Anaheim Junior returned to California to head up the sales side of Visit Anaheim and eventually took on the marketing and sports commission sides too. He considered going to Visit Anaheim as coming home. Many professions There are many professions within our industry, from the management side to sales, marketing, finance, communication, social, and technology. Figuring things out When Junior was in Los Angeles, he wanted to figure out what the industry and business were all about. He also wanted to find out where he fit in and what got him going. Finding solutions Junior's approach to sales is all about finding solutions. He loves to connect with people, figure out their challenges, and connect them with others to help them find solutions. Diversity When trying to find solutions, it helps to have a variety of personalities and voices because they will offer diverse opinions and perspectives and make the conversation much richer. Evolution When Junior joined the industry, they were known as CVB (Convention and Visitor Bureau). Back then, most DMOs focused on marketing their destination and bringing visitors, meetings, and events there. Today, DMOs also look at destination development to make sure that their cities get developed in a way that works for both visitors and residents of the destination. Today's DMOs also work with local communities to help them understand the economic impact of visitors, meetings, and events and rally their support. The role of the DMO The role of the DMO is to communicate the uniqueness of every hotel and venue in its destination and inform visitors about what locals do for leisure and business. The role of DMOs DMOs ensure that every organization coming to their destination has a successful event. Their biggest role is to support the organizers and business leaders that bring people to their destination. (That also includes supporting their staff and local communities.) The pandemic Since the pandemic, re-staffing has become a big issue for DMOs, hotels, and many other areas across the industry. The benefits employees are looking for today differ from what they wanted before the pandemic, and employers today require different skill sets. Visit Anaheim Visit Anaheim is working with universities and using platforms like LinkedIn to promote the positions they are looking to fill. They understand that they need to work harder, from a management standpoint, to bring their teams together, communicate, and ensure that their culture and core values do not get lost when their team members work remotely. Marketing A lot has changed when it comes to marketing. In the past, Visit Anaheim did a lot of advertising. Today, they do less advertising, they have shifted to using video as a marketing component, and their content is all digital. Social media and working with influencers to bring their message to different generations have also become parts of their current marketing strategy. They also strive to get their message out via traditional media and be a thought-leader in the industry by sponsoring various industry-associated organizations. Selecting influencers They select authentic people, people connected to their destination, or those who understand their destination or event design as their influencers. Measuring the success of their influencers They measure the success of their influencers by looking at everything from impressions to followers to referrals and bookings. The right metric to measure the success of their influencers is evolving as technology improves. The metaverse A vendor will soon be talking to them about the metaverse. After that, they will know more about where the industry is going. Then they will decide where to put their resources to get their message out to the marketplace. 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On this episode, Ami Kassar interviews Lisa Zarda, Executive Director of the U.S. Swim School Association, on the challenges swim schools faced during the pandemic and how her association helped them overcome them. Lisa's career in association management spans over twenty years and includes receiving her certified association executive designation in 2010 as well as the Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) designation in 2012. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, in Exercise & Sports Science with an emphasis in Recreation Management and a minor in Business Administration from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Over the years she has held volunteer leadership positions with both the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Arizona Society of Association Executives (AzSAE). She recently completed the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business. Her career has included association work with the Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee and the American Association of Cosmetology Schools which has allowed her to build upon the commonalities found even in unrelated industries. Lisa has been married for over 16 years and has an eleven-year-old daughter and an eight-year-old son that keep her on her toes. When there is some downtime, she enjoys watching football, traveling (especially to beaches), and spending time with her family in Cave Creek, Arizona. Recorded 03/29/2022.
North American Ag has partnered with METOS USA to bring industry leaders together once a month to discuss a topic at the forefront of North American Agriculture. This month, we are focusing on the future of farm shows, what needs to change and what needs to be preserved. Continue reading to learn more about this month's guest speakers. To learn more about METOS USA, visit their website here: http://metosusa.com/.Jim MandesJim Mandes graduated from Penn State University with a BSBA in Management and Marketing. He has a deep understanding of the sales process and territory management and is currently the Northern Regional Sales Manager at Krone North America.Andy DellavaAndy Dellava was born and raised on a poultry and grain farm in New York. He was involved in the launch of the New York Farm Show in 1985, and was President and Chairman of the Board in the late 1980's and he became CEO & Publisher in 1986. Andy joined Hoard's Dairyman's advertising department in 1996 where he is now the Marketing Manager and has since provided dairy market insight and advice to manufacturers on how to best position their products/services to dairy farmers throughout the U.S.Gary SchulzGary Schulz graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education and later graduated from Institute for Organization Management. He is an agribusiness CEO turned business coach with a passion for making a difference in business leaders' lives. Gary has an extensive background in agriculture after 35 years as an experienced executive in member-driven agricultural business organizations such as the World Ag Expo, Citrus Research Board, Coeur d'Alene Area Chamber of Commerce, and Raisin Administrative Committee. Jessa AllenJessa Allen is Vice President of Membership & Events at USApple. She has diverse experience with professional and trade associations spanning the healthcare, human resource and affordable housing industries. Prior to joining USApple in March 2013, Jessa was director of member relations for the Health Industry Distributors Associations, the national trade association representing medical products distributors. Jessa is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and active member of the American Society for Association Executives (ASAE).Brent AdamsBrent Adams is an experienced editor and award-winning content creator with a demonstrated history of leadership success working in newspapers, television, radio and public relations. Brent is a strong media and communications professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brent is currently the Vice President of Content Development/Programming at Farm Life Agri Media.If you would like to be involved in upcoming roundtables and/or have a topic suggestion, please head to https://northamericanag.com/form/connect-with-us. We'd love to hear from you!The Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit annually convenes over 800 of the country's female agribusiness decision-makers. The 2022 WIA Summit, September 26-28 in Dallas, TX includes presentations from Cargill's Corporate Senior Vice President, Animal Health & Nutrition, Ruth Kimmelshue; Marco Orioli, VP of Global Grain & Processing for EMEA, CHS; and Brooke Appleton of the NCGA. Learn more at https://agr.fyi/wia_register. FIRA USA 18-20 OCT. 2022 (FRESNO-CA): The only 3-day event dedicated to the California and North America market for autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.Learn More at https://agr.fyi/fira
In the 12th episode of The HKN Connection we talk with Karen Galuchie, Executive Director of the IEEE Foundation, and Nancy Ostin, Director of IEEE-HKN, about philanthropy! We discuss everything from what philanthropy is in the context of IEEE and HKN to it's importance to how HKN members give their time, talent, and treasure to create impactful opportunities for future members. Connect with HKN and volunteer: https://hkn.ieee.org/ieee-hkn-alumni-reconnect-form/ Give to HKN: https://www.ieeefoundation.org/ieee_hkn Learn more about the impact of giving to HKN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPjoKpJTA9U Learn more about our guests: Karen: Karen A. Galuchie is the Executive Director of the IEEE Foundation, the philanthropic partner of IEEE. She leads the IEEE Foundation professional team and partners with the IEEE Foundation Board of Directors to nurture strong and effective partnerships that bring the promise of technology – and the knowledge to use it – to individuals and communities all over the world. At the end of 2020, the IEEE Foundation successfully concluded its first ever comprehensive fundraising campaign called “Realize the Full Potential of IEEE” raising $32.1 million. In recognition of her exemplary performance and impact, she received the 2010 Joyce E. Farrell Staff Award from her fellow IEEE staff members and the 2016 IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award from the IEEE Board of Director. Karen is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and Association Foundation Group (AFG). Prior to joining IEEE in 1997, Karen was the Accounting Manager for Learning Ally – formerly Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Widener University where she graduated Cum Laude. Nancy: Nancy Ostin, Director of IEEE-HKN (Eta Kappa Nu), the honor society of IEEE, joined IEEE in 2012. She has worked to grow HKN to 266 Chapters worldwide. In cooperation with the Board of Governors, she has established programs and services to increase the value of membership and to strengthen Chapters. She also has worked to establish a culture of philanthropy with HKN alumni. IEEE-HKN has over 200,000 members and inducts over 3,000 students each year. Signature programs include the HKN Experience (online conference), Annual Student Leadership Conference, Pathways to Industry program, THE BRIDGE magazine, and HKN Awards Program.
Renée serves as the Chief Executive Officer for ACEC/Alabama. ACEC/Alabama is a professional trade association dedicated to improving the business practice and, achieving recognition for its member engineering companies in Alabama. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Renée shares with us how uncle Lui helped her develop a long-term vision at a young age. Her uncle was the first engineer in her life. He helped her obtain an eye for structure and details, skills she continuously uses professionally and personally. Casillas is a public-affairs, and advocacy professional with over thirty years of experience. She serves on various governmental and legislative affairs committees throughout the State, representing the engineering profession in Alabama. Renée is actively engaged in the national activities of ACEC, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Alabama Council of Association Executives (ACAE) and served as Chairman for the National Association of Engineering Company Executives (NAECE), 2012 - 2013. NAECE Liaison; ACEC Executive Committee, NAECE Liaison; ACEC Retirement Trust and ACEC Business Insurance Trust. To learn more about Renée visit www.oceca.org. To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to https://michaelalantate.com/ where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent local bookstores. Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz http://rollupsleevesbook.com/ To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at https://michaelalantate.com/
Renée serves as the Chief Executive Officer for ACEC/Alabama. ACEC/Alabama is a professional trade association dedicated to improving the business practice and, achieving recognition for its member engineering companies in Alabama. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Renée shares with us how Randy was not only a great leader but also a good listener. While Renée’s health and personal life took an unexpected Randy reminded her how diamonds are made under pressure and helped her change perspective on her current situation. Casillas is a public-affairs, and advocacy professional with over thirty years of experience. She serves on various governmental and legislative affairs committees throughout the State, representing the engineering profession in Alabama. Renée is actively engaged in the national activities of ACEC, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Alabama Council of Association Executives (ACAE) and served as Chairman for the National Association of Engineering Company Executives (NAECE), 2012 - 2013. NAECE Liaison; ACEC Executive Committee, NAECE Liaison; ACEC Retirement Trust and ACEC Business Insurance Trust. To learn more about Renée visit www.oceca.org. To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to https://michaelalantate.com/ where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent local bookstores. Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz http://rollupsleevesbook.com/ To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at https://michaelalantate.com/
We are delighted to be speaking to an icon in our industry today! David DuBois, the current President and CEO of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE,) is joining us! David DuBois has tailor-made the industry to fit his experience and style of leadership. In this episode, he will talk to us about what the IAEE does, the Exhibition Day on Capitol Hill, and the Women's Leadership Forum. You are sure to enjoy listening to our conversation with David today! David DuBois's bio David DuBois is the President and CEO of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE). As IAEE's president, DuBois is responsible for the management of 25 full-time professional staff, producing the annual business operating plan and budget, overseeing the support of all meetings of governance units, leading business development, directing fundraising efforts, advocating for the industry and the organization's members, providing organizational leadership and strategic counsel to the board. Also, he serves as the association's representative with industry coalitions, partner organizations, and strategic alliances. In 2019, DuBois was inducted into the Exhibition Industry Council's “Hall of Leaders,” one of the industry's most prestigious honors. DuBois began his career with Sheraton Corporation in various sales positions including Regional Director of Sales and the Director of Marketing Programs. He has served as both President and CEO and Senior Vice President at the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) where he was responsible for all operations and a $7 million budget. As Senior Vice President, he managed the development of 15 new chapters and was responsible for magazine advertising sales and membership recruitment and retention. DuBois has also served as both the Chief Operating Officer at Meeting Professionals International (MPI) from 1996-2000. During this time, he supported programs and services for more than 16,000 members worldwide and served as the Executive Vice President of the MPI Foundation. David has also served as MPI's Vice President of Sales and Key Account Management and Vice President of Corporate Services. Most recently, DuBois has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau where he had oversight and full responsibility of 42 staff, with the responsibility of attracting convention and tourism business with an $8.5 million budget. DuBois has served as a board member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE); Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Texas Society of Association Executives; board member and Chairman of the Dallas-Fort Worth Tourism Council; board member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce; and Past Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Convention Industry Council (CIC). He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Destinations International, the Meetings Mean Business Coalition and the U.S. Travel Association. COVID David spent a night in Wuhan, China, in January of 2020. That was when COVID started. Today, China and much of Asia are experiencing about 75% of the exhibition business and events of 2019. As the pandemic slows down As the pandemic slows down, businesses are becoming more willing to send their staff to be exhibitors, attendees, or buyers at trade shows. We are starting to see progress from Asia, across into the United States, Mexico, and Canada. David thinks that Europe will be the last continent to get back to the levels of 2019 and before. Digital events In 2019, the meetings and trade show industry had its best year ever. That was followed by its darkest year ever, in 2020. The industry had to pivot to virtual/digital, which was the only available substitute. The revenues of all the digital meeting platforms went through the roof and the general service contractors for in-person events had to quickly hire people with different skill sets to put on digital events. In-person events are coming back We are starting to see in-person events coming back worldwide, led by Asia and coming back into the United States. Convention centers are open in fifteen states in the US right now. The future of online versus in-person In the last half of 2021, we will see the merging of in-person and digital. Then, in 2022, we will see less digital and more in-person as people get more comfortable with traveling again. Online meetings The reality now is that we are going to see a lot more in-person events. However, only a certain amount of people will be willing to travel to those events. Now, with the addition of the digital experience, those audiences can get expanded across the world. The IAEE Annual Expo The IAEE now has members in 52 countries. At their December 2019 Annual Expo meeting in Las Vegas, they were thrilled to have 200 people. That was the most people they have ever had. In December of 2021, David thinks they can get 1,000 people to attend their Annual Expo meeting digitally in Philadelphia. He believes they could also get a couple of thousand people to attend, in-person. Expanding Now, David is expanding his reach to his customers and members by between fifteen and thirty percent. Many salespeople in other industries are also reaching more people now through digital. The future David gets excited about the future because the future is very bright. What David DuBois says about the blending of digital, in-person, and hybrid for exhibitions David DuBois feels that online exhibitions are mediocre, at best. People cannot truly connect unless they meet face-to-face. So, digital, in-person, and hybrid need to work together. How that gets done is the key for exhibition professionals and members of the IAEE to keep people engaged and give them an experience that they would never want to miss. A nugget The best nugget that David got from the US Travel Association's board meeting in Tampa recently was that he learned more in a five-minute meet-up with a friend over a cup of coffee than he learned from the entire presentation of the board meeting. The exhibition industry In 2019, the exhibition industry, excluding meetings and business events, was worth 109 billion dollars and it had over 1.5 million exhibiting companies. David believes that it is vital for the people in the trade business to be on Capitol Hill to let all the elected leaders and people working in the congressional offices know what is happening in the exhibition business, trade show business, and meeting business. Exhibition Day For eight years in a row, in the first week of June, the IAEE has held a Legislative Action Day on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. It is all about advocating and talking about the importance of the industry. Up until last year, they had 125 - 140 people attending, in-person. Last year, they had 600 people attending virtually via Zoom. The bottom line, according to David DuBois The bottom line is that they have to do a better job than before because they have just hired their first Vice-President of Government Affairs for the exhibitions industry, David DuBois explains. This VP is supported financially by seven organizations that have raised half a million dollars to have a full-time representative and lobbyist, and he is working to ensure that the exhibitions industry gets known much better than it has ever before. The business events economic impact The overall economic impact of business events on the GDP in 2019 was over 350 billion dollars, and the trade show industry produced a little over a third of that. The Connecticut Avenue Collection Back in the eighties, David and some of his competitors in the hotel industry, who were all Directors of Sales and Marketing, decided that they needed to collaborate more. So, they came up with what they called The Connecticut Avenue Collection. Together, they competed against the local convention center, and four or five times a year, they won some business. The advocacy effort The IAEE did the same thing with their advocacy effort. Seven organizations got together and decided to collaborate. Now, they have an alliance and a full-time registered and licensed lobbyist. The Women's Leadership Forum The Regional Virtual Forum of the Women's Leadership Forum happened on April 20th, 2021. The Women's Leadership Forum also has a signature event that has always taken place in Washington D.C. That event has always sold out before. For more information on future forums, you can go to the IAEE website. Men are also invited to attend. Expanding women's leadership skills The Women's Leadership Forum focuses on expanding women's leadership skills in meetings, exhibitions, and conference businesses. Their goal is to empower, embrace, and provide enhanced skills for women. Sixty percent or more of those who work in the exhibition and meetings business events industry are women. Less than fifteen percent of those women are vice-president level or higher. Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website Connect with David DuBois On Website
New Advocacy Alliance for the Exhibitions & Conferences Industry. Out interview with David DuBois of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) and Tommy Goodwin of the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA). David Dubois, Tommy Goodwin CMP, CAE, FASAE, CTA ECA IAEE Vice President, President & CEO Government Affairs David DuBois is the President and CEO of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE). Also, he serves as the association’s representative with industry coalitions, partner organizations and strategic alliances. In 2019, DuBois was inducted into the Exhibition Industry Council’s “Hall of Leaders,” one of the industry’s most prestigious honors. DuBois has served as a board member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE); Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Texas Society of Association Executives; board member and Chairman of the Dallas-Fort Worth Tourism Council; board member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce; and Past Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Convention Industry Council (CIC). He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Destinations International, the Meetings Mean Business Coalition and the U.S. Travel Association. Thomas F. (Tommy) Goodwin is the Vice President of Government Affairs for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), a newly-formed association dedicated to the recovery and advancement of the business events industry. In this role, he leads ECA’s advocacy on behalf the interconnected ecosystem of exhibitors, show and event organizers, suppliers, venues, and destinations that comprise the $396 billion business events landscape. Recognized by The Hill in its 2020 list of association Top Lobbyists. Additionally, he was a research fellow at Harvard Business School focused on the international political and legal environment in which business operates. He currently serves as President of the National Institute of Lobbying & Ethics and the Immediate Past Chair of ASAE’s Government Relations and Advocacy Professionals Advisory Council. Thank you to our sponsor: Rap Index, tell them Roger sent you. https://www.rapindex.com This podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy. Also listen for this episodes advocacy tip. Contact Voices In Advocacy at: www.VoicesinAdvocacy.com 480 488-9150
Jennie and Dianne talk with special guest Deborah Andres. Deborah has dedicated two decades of her life to the funeral profession with an enduring mission to elevate death care to serve grieving families with empathy and professionalism. She spent 5 years at Ang Chin Moh Group, one of the most established funeral services providers in Singapore. Prior to her stint in Asia, Deborah spent over 14 years with the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) in the United States where she rose to the position of Vice-President of International Relations. A Canadian national from Montreal, Quebec, Deborah has a Bachelor of Science (Police Technology) degree from the John Abbott College. Fluent in English, Spanish and French, she is a member of the International Federation of Thanatologists Association (FIAT-IFTA), American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Executive Global Network (EGN).
Cynthia (Cindy) Simpson, M.Ed, CAE is Manager, Member Services with the National Society for Histotechnology. Cindy is responsible for all areas of membership, including development of recruitment and retention plans, analysis of data, and implementation of various engagement strategies. With over 25 years of association management experience, Cindy has worked in a variety of positions in both trade and professional associations and enjoys the challenges and opportunities provided by working in a non-profit environment. A graduate of Syracuse University, she earned her certified association executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and currently serves on the ASAE Membership Professionals Advisory Council, the ASAE Gold Circle Awards Committee, the National Postdoctoral Association Advisory Council, and the Virtual Association Network Task Force.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthialsimpson/ Natalie Paskoski is the Communications Specialist for the National Society for Histotechnology. Natalie is responsible for the development and implementation of all marketing and communications, including digital advertising, social media, publications, and email automation. She also works with numerous volunteer members in the development of HistoTalks: NSH Podcasts and the Fixation in Histology blog and has seen significant growth in outreach which has served to increase the visibility of the association. Natalie has been with NSH for the last 4 ½ years, since graduating with a degree in Advertising/Public Relations from Rochester Institute of Technology.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliepaskoski/The National Society for Histotechnology is a professional organization for individuals actively engaged in the histology field. Since its founding over 40 years ago, NSH's member community has grown to include over 3,000 histology professionals from around the world. Though much has changed, our mission has stayed true to our core purpose; to shape the future of Histotechnology through a global community of professionals committed to educating, advocating, and driving patient quality.Website: https://www.nsh.org/home
NAR SummaryNotorious ROB Blog Post on Changes Margy Grant, CEO Florida Association of RealtorsGrant is the state association’s chief management officer, responsible for administration of Florida Realtors’ programs, services and policies, as well as its financial condition.Grant is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and also holds the Realtor Association Certified Executive (RCE) designation, earning recognition for specialized industry knowledge as well as association achievements and experience. She is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). She earned her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, at the Suffolk University School of Law in Boston and her bachelor's degree in political science at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H. Grant is a member of the Florida Bar, Massachusetts Bar and the California Bar (inactive status). She joined Florida Realtors in 2005.Maggie Buck President of Buck Mediation & Consulting Services. LLCConsulting services specializing in overall real estate brokerage operations with reviewing and improving business strategies including analyzing financial statements, increasing profits, small-medium acquisitions/walkovers, training of staff and sales associates, presenter of NAR Code of Ethics. Assisting brokers and associates with preparing/responding to ethics complaints and/or arbitrations filed on commission disputes involving associates within the same firm or between different brokerage firm, marketing & advertising, company policies and procedures, risk management and other aspects of running a brokerage company. Serve as a mediator working with parties to resolve their dispute through mediation and avoid taking the matter through the court systemFlorida Licensed Real Estate Instructor,Council of Real Estate Brokerage Management,Chairperson of Miami Association of Realtors Professional Standards Committee,Member Florida Realtors Broker Engagement Committee (Formerly Top 50 Brokers),Certified Florida Supreme Court MediatorMember Master Brokers ForumMisty Buck, CEO Miss-InkAthlete Mental Health PlaybookMisty Buck founded Miss Ink, LLC, a boutique social media and content marketing firm, in January 2008 in order to help businesses take the stress out of digital marketing. Her passion is fusing creativity and strategy to tell each client’s unique story. When she isn’t running Miss Ink, Misty is the host of the Marketing Monday show, which airs live every Monday at Noon from the Community Newspapers Studio in South Miami. She is also an executive member of the Zoo Miami Foundation’s Young Professionals group called Wild Bunch and serves on the Board of Directors of the Pinecrest Business Association. An avid writer and wellness activist, Misty achieved her dream of authoring a book in 2020 with the publication of the Athlete Mental Health Playbook. Throughout her career, she has earned several accolades. In 2013 she was honored as a Top Entrepreneur in South Florida by Business Leader magazine. Under her leadership, Miss Ink was voted a Top 3 Internet Marketing Company in the Daily Business Review’s Best of Awards in 2018 and 2019.
Teamwork is essential to any business. Whether you have a small or large team, how your team works together as well as how you lead your team has a lot to do with the success of your business. As a coach, consultant, or small service-based business owner, when it's time to scale your business, it can be a daunting thought to hire full-time employees. Big questions pop in your mind like: Can I afford to hire anyone? Can I fill their workday? Many of us who choose to work from anywhere and want to scale our businesses will choose to get started with our team-building with a part-time employment relationship, a freelancer, or an independent contractor (or a combination). When it comes to resources available to help make the part-time employment relationship better and stronger... they are few and far between. In this week's podcast, I have a conversation with Linda Guild from Talented Alliance of Part-time Professionals. Linda is an association executive with over 20 years of experience. She believes in the power of connections. Working with different associations has enabled her to learn about many industries. She is bringing the knowledge of associations to the Talented Alliance of Part-time Professionals, aka TAPP. She believes that those who work part-time, and their companies deserve to have resources which fit their situation so that the individual feels valued. The Scrivener Solutions team is comprised of primarily part-time employees. There's a lot of advantages for both the employee and the company to have the flexibility that part-time employment offers. But for as many advantages, there are just as many challenges to overcome. Linda and I had a lovely conversation about the empty space that TAPP is filling. It's not just a matter of companies knowing how to best utilize the skills of their part-time employees, but also a fantastic resource for individuals who are or want to be part-time employees. Enjoy! Additional Resources Mentioned: Talented Alliance of Part-time Professionals | TAPP Website Instagram | tapponli Facebook | TAPPonline Twitter | @TAPPOnline Linda Guild Free Effective Communication Mini-Course TAPP Tips American Society of Association Executives | ASAE
What can association advocacy experts tell us about the overview of the short- and long- term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on associations and how the "association of associations" is engaging policy and advocacy to support the field at this critical time? We'll discuss the current political landscape on Capitol Hill, the status of recent and future Congressional COVID-19 relief packages, and the future for association advocacy efforts as a whole! (Yes, this could get very meta.) The success of policy and advocacy efforts is amplified by an informed and active community! Don't miss this Association Chat interview with Mary Kate Cunningham, CAE, and Chris Vest, CAE, of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
Howie Berman, the executive director of ACTFL, talks about the ACTFL and Supporting Language Educators & Learners. This is episode 323 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Howie Berman is an association executive with nearly 20 years of experience working with non-profit membership organizations. He currently serves as Executive Director for ACTFL, the largest organization in the U.S. serving the needs of language educators and learners. As ACTFL’s chief staff executive, he is responsible for continuing to enhance ACTFL’s reputation and influence in the language education community while overseeing the implementation of all policies and actions approved by the ACTFL Board of Directors. He is passionate about making ACTFL’s mission of providing vision, leadership, and support for quality teaching and learning of languages a reality. Howie has also held the positions of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Director of Membership and Administration at ACTFL. Prior to his work at ACTFL, Howie held positions at the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) and the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (ASCPT). He received his BA in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Richmond and his MA in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Chicago. Howie holds a Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and serves on the Executive Committees of the Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL) and the Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE). Howie is also a member of the AAAS America’s Languages Working Group. He is a frequent presenter and contributor on topics such as language advocacy and outreach, the Seal of Biliteracy, and teacher recruitment & retention. Lots to learn today! Thanks for listening. Don't forget to share & subscribe. Enjoy! Connect and Learn More: https://www.actfl.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/actfl https://www.instagram.com/actfl/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/actfl/ https://twitter.com/actfl https://www.pinterest.com/actfl/ https://www.facebook.com/actfl https://www.linkedin.com/in/howiebermancae/ Length - 55:07
Thanks for joining us on Episode 20 with our guest David DuBois, President & CEO at International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). The Traveling Podcast is hosted by industry veterans Dan Sherman and Ryan Barth, CMP.In this episode we'll touch on the top stories in group business travel, live events, hospitality and sports (subscribe to the Market in a Minute newsletter). Our guest, David DuBois will share his thoughts on the current group business travel environment, the ongoing pandemic and how IAEE and other industry associations are advocating for the protection of the events through new legislation. In addition, David gives an update on the 2020 Expo! Expo! hybrid event taking place in Louisville this coming December. David DuBoisPresident & CEOInternational Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dubois-cae-cmp-fasae-cta-3a130a48/ BIO:David DuBois is the President and CEO of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE). As IAEE’s president, DuBois is responsible for the management of 23 full-time professional staff, producing the annual business operating plan and budget, overseeing the support of all meetings of governance units, leading business development, directing fund raising efforts, advocating for the industry and the organization’s members, providing organizational leadership and strategic counsel to the board. Also, he serves as the association’s representative with industry coalitions, partner organizations and strategic alliances.DuBois began his career with Sheraton Corporation in various sales positions including Regional Director of Sales and the Director of Marketing Programs. He has served as both President and CEO, and Senior Vice President at the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) where he was responsible for all operations and a $7 million budget. As Senior Vice President he managed the development of 15 new chapters and was responsible for magazine advertising sales and membership recruitment and retention. DuBois has also served as both the Chief Operating Officer at Meeting Professionals International (MPI) from 1996-2000. During this time, he supported programs and services for more than 16,000 members worldwide, and served as the Executive Vice President of the MPI Foundation. David has also served as MPI’s Vice President of Sales and Key Account Management and Vice President of Corporate Services.Most recently, DuBois has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau where he had oversight and full responsibility of 42 staff, with the responsibility of attracting convention and tourism business with a $8.5 million budget.DuBois has also served as a board member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE); Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Texas Society of Association Executives; board member and Chairman of the Dallas Fort Worth Tourism Council; and board member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. He currently serves as Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Convention Industry Council (CIC). He also serves on the Boardof Directors for the Meetings Mean Business Coalition and the U.S. Travel Association.Support the show (http://www.hipnetwork.com/traveling-podcast)
Jeff Evans, the Associate Director of Public Policy from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) joins us as we dive into the fundamental role associations play in America's economy. Specifically, there's a misconception that associations are nothing more than lobbyists, created with the sole purpose of throwing bags of money at legislators. What that fails to take into account is the tireless work associations do on behalf of their members while at the same time driving the economy with events, restaurant & bar bookings, leadership training, skill building, coaching and more.
We're delighted to have Mike Gamble, the Co-founder, President, and CEO of SearchWide™ joining us on the podcast. Mike has had a tremendous amount of experience in our industry. In today's episode, he shares his knowledge and many nuggets of information about where our industry is heading, diversity, inclusion, the skills you need to focus on to prepare yourself for the future, how to start developing your own business, and ways to find new clients. Mike Gamble's bio: Since co-founding SearchWide™ in 1999, Mike's primary focus has been to ensure that SearchWide™ exceeds client and candidate expectations every day. While striving to add value and develop new opportunities for SearchWide™, Mike keeps the team focused on its core mission. Through his cooperative leadership style, he creates a secure and productive environment for the team's success. Mike handles C-Level searches across all sectors of business and often assists other recruiters with their assignments. Before serving as President & CEO of SearchWide™, Mike served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PCVB). During that time, the Philadelphia Business Journal named him one of the city's most successful business leaders under the age of 40. While at the PCVB, he was integral in recruiting the sales team that worked with him to attract nearly every major convention in the hospitality industry, including Meeting Professionals International (MPI), American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), and the 2000 Republican National Convention. Previously, Mike spent 9 years with Marriott International in various sales leadership positions in Dallas, San Antonio, and Chicago. Mike is active in all of the industry associations and served as chairman of the MPI Foundation Board of Trustees. He has also served on the DMAI Foundation Board of Trustees, and the Professional Convention Management Association Foundation Board. He is currently a board member for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the TwinCities. Mike's extensive career in the hospitality industry began when he earned a BS degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Hotel and Restaurant Management. He is based in our Stillwater, MN headquarters, and resides in the Twin Cities area with his wife and four children. Learning things he thought he knew Although he found it hard to leave Marriott International, Mike felt fortunate to be offered the job of Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PCVB). He learned a lot there about things he thought he knew but did not know, and about the exhibition space, especially. What prompted Mike to start his company, SearchWide™ Many years ago, PCVP hosted MPI (Meeting Professionals International) in Philadelphia. At the time, Mike was the Chairman of the foundation and he was also the Chairman of the Host Committee. At the leadership dinner before the event, one of the leaders of MPI suggested that Mike start a search firm. Three weeks later, he did just that! Developing relationships The essence of being involved in organizations like MPI is networking and developing relationships. If you do that, opportunities are sure to present themselves. Starting out Mike's first two clients were known and respected leaders in the industry with whom he had a bond of trust. The vision Mike decided to start in the hotel industry and venture out from there. Today, hotels are their staple and they are also in convention centers and stadiums. Family When Mike wanted to start his business, he was in his mid-thirties and his fourth child had just been born. All of his children were under the age of six and his wife still encouraged him to go ahead with starting his business. Networking and expanding your reach Finding new clients is all about getting out of your comfort zone, expanding your network, and growing your circle. You always need to stay connected with your previous coworkers and learn about new businesses. Relationships are vital Travel, tourism, hospitality, and events are expansive, global businesses that have many facets to them, and nobody knows every aspect of them. If you don't have relationships there, perhaps go into business with someone who does because people are going to do business with you if they know you and they trust you. The key The key to getting new clients is that you have to have someone at the front, driving the top line and being a connector for the business. Chief connector Mike likes to be the chief connector and that is what he focuses on. Furlough Mike sees furlough as false hope. He always suggests that people on furlough should act like they're not going back to work. Finding a job Finding a job is a full-time job, so you need to work at it every single day. Know what you're good at Other industries value people from our industry, so identify your transferable skills and know what you're good at, in case you decide to cross over into a different industry. Skills you should develop If you are not a comfortable consensus builder, project leader, or communicator, you should develop some of those skills. In our industry, you need to educate yourself on health, safety, and security. Innovation At this time, your ability to innovate is what will most likely get you the job. Links and resources: Connect with Mike Mike's website Mike's email is gamble@searchwideglobal.com Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website
She's an association management executive with a passion for engagement, whether grassroots advocacy or the development and advancement of regional chapter affiliates both domestically and internationally. In the last two decades, she has served as a Political Affairs Manager, a Director of Congressional Relations, a Senior Director of Chapter Support Services, the Director of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), and most recently as the Chief Global Member Engagement Officer. Working with members and chapters in more than 125 countries, she's driven to promote membership policies and benefits, design strategies to retain and recruit members, oversee foundations, chapters, councils, and association government affairs efforts. With a unique background in advocacy and activism, membership, and stakeholder relations, as well as association management operations, her diverse expertise makes her a valuable partner and advisor to global non-profit clients. A native of Sacramento, California, she received her undergraduate degrees in Political Science and English Literature from the University of California, at Davis and a Master of Arts in Government with honors from Johns Hopkins University. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) by the America Society of Association Executives (ASAE), considered the highest level of professional competency in association management and serves to elevate professional standards. Join me on this episode of the Curve Benders podcast with Elisa Pratt. Separately, I'm excited to announce the launch of PM Next, with longtime friend and colleague, Jennifer Bridges. Check out at https://www.pdus2go.com/pm-next. Lastly, don't forget, I turn the show notes from these podcasts into more in-depth articles, so check them out in our Free, Member-Based community, Nour Forum. Join us at NourGroup.com/Forum. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-nour/message
Thom met Lee Gimple from Better Meetings through the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Lee is a consultant who works with groups to ensure their conferences, conventions, board meetings, and networking gatherings have lasting impact. In the past few months he has been in high gear helping associations go virtual. About Lee Gimple Lee Gimpel is the founder of Better Meetings and a professional facilitator. Previously, he spent a decade as Director of Development for LifeWise Strategies, a training and education company focused on helping professionals develop better programs, more authentic client connection, and dynamic classes. Earlier, he worked in Capital One’s training/knowledgebase department and spent part of his early career as a product manager on the tech conference circuit. He’s worked with clients such as the University of Kentucky, US Marine Corps (Quantico), US Ignite, and the National Endowment for the Arts. He holds a degree from the Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond with concentrations in international business and marketing. He’s written for Inc., Fast Company, and BusinessWeek and has been quoted in HuffPost, Convene, Prevue Meetings & Incentives, Tradeshow News Network, and MeetingsNet. https://thomsinger.com/podcast/better-meetings
Mychelle Blake runs her own web design and SEO company with a focus on small to medium businesses and non-profits. She provides a full range of online business services including website design, copywriting for the web, search engine optimization, Google analytics setup and reporting, and web accessibility audits. She approaches her business with an eye towards online solutions that fits each of her clients' unique needs. She also has a specialty in helping individuals develop online course platforms, whether it's on their own website or using pre-configured learning management systems. She has studied web design and internet technology at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and was one of the very first students of the Las Vegas campus of the Iron Yard Front End Engineering program. She also works as a writer for LoveToKnow, writing on a diverse set of topics from website design and social media to pet care and gaming. In addition to her technical background, her professional background includes over 20 years working in administration, development and marketing/communications positions in the non-profit world. She has worked for both 501c3 charitable organizations and 501c6 nonprofit professional associations. She previously was a Certified Association Executive (CAE) through the American Society for Association Executives (ASAE). She has a Masters in Social Welfare with a concentration on Community Administration, Planning and Programs through the University of California Los Angeles. She currently serves on the board of directors of SiouxperCon, a 501c3 charity in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and as head of the Marketing Committee for the Spencer Group, a 501c3 charity based in Minnesota. She also volunteers as a trial secretary for the Sioux Empire Kennel Club. Mychelle lives with her dogs Kaylee, a Sharpei/pit bull mix and Jack, an American Staffordshire Terrier, her bearded dragon Haku and several aquatic creatures in Sioux Falls, SD. She is an avid science fiction, horror and fantasy book, movie and TV fan. She is also a passionate video and board gamer all the way back to owning both an original Atari 2600 gaming console and Dungeons & Dragons sets as a child. Here's what we covered on the episode: How Mychelle and I met on one of my webinars last year and how she was the first to apply to my Mastermind Mychelle shares how she first got started in working for nonprofits on the administrative side while working with some clients on the side and eventually moved to association management The story of how Mychelle and her team were laid off because the people who ran the association were looking to do a different model How Mychelle had been going to school on the side studying web and has been doing websites on the side since the Internet first became accessible When Mychelle got laid off she took her severance pay and went back to school, finished up a coding bootcamp program and went from there Mychelle shares that after she got laid off, people she had met along the way through the association contacted her to do part time work After doing so much part time work Mychelle realized she could do this full time instead of always looking for a job Mychelle shares that she does a lot of WordPress but can do pretty much any platform and works with a lot of small businesses, start-ups, nonprofits and associations What sets Mychelle apart is that she has a wide background in content writing and social media and creates a personalized service to each of her clients The services Mychelle offers includes, website design/redesign, WordPress sites, SEO, Google Analytics, content writing and website audits Mychelle also shares that she doesn't have set prices for any of her services because she feels that everything she does for clients is different highly personalized How Mychelle gets her business from a small community of animal behavior professionals because she used to be a dog trainer, from networking locally and doing some advertisements How to network and become connected by joining BNI (Business Networking International) if there is a chapter near you, using Meetup.com and search for groups that have to do with your niche, small businesses or entrepreneurs, and then use Facebook to become part of small business groups in your area How networking might be difficult for you but you should do it anyways and go in with topics you can talk about to make it a little easier, and how you should have an elevator speech prepared Mychelle explains what website accessibility is and how it comes from the ADA (Americans Disabilities Act) How most people follow WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) How you should put yourself in the shoes of someone with a disability and try to navigate your website and see how accessible it is Main issues you want to look for include contrast colors for people who have a visual disability and making sure your site is properly set up to work with a screen reader for people who are blind How you should make sure your site is accessible by keyboard only for people who have physical disabilities and cannot use a mouse or touch screens Why you should make sure your videos have captions and an audio file to go with for those who are deaf or those who may have a visual disability Other things to look out for are making sure your site doesn't lack header tags, which the screen reader looks for, making sure your site doesn't just use PDFs because they generally aren't accessible Offer a link to skip navigation so they can get through the site quicker and making sure you use proper anchor tags for links that are descriptive and underlining your links Mychelle shares that if you have a page that times out after a certain amount of time you want to provide a static version because people with a visual or learning disability won't be able to get through it as quickly How if you have an autoplay video or audio on your site making sure you allow them to stop, pause it or slow it down because they might not be able to process it as quickly How providing an email or phone number people can contact if they get stuck is useful that way they can ask questions and get help Mychelle shares that there are free website checkers that will tell you how accessible to your website is and tell you where there are issues How including an Accessibility Policy can show that you are making an effort and will continue to is better than not including one and potentially be targeted for a lawsuit Links mentioned: Mychelle's website Mychelle's Accessibility Tips BNI (Business Networking International) Meetup.com Like what you heard? 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Teneo's President Mike Schugt hosts Teneo Talks this week with 3 highly established industry professionals with varying points of view as we gain their perspective about the road back to recovery for the meetings business. [JoAnn Taie]Our first guest is JoAnn Taie: JoAnn is the Partner and Owner of Global Management Partners, a full-service association management company, where she oversees the internal operations of GMP as well as new business development. Among many passions, JoAnn is involved with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) where she currently serves as a member of the AMC Section, Associations North and the Association Management Companies Institute (AMCI).[Kyla Knudson]Next to share her perspective on what is happening from a hospitality-sales point of view in the Washington DC Association market, is Kyla Knudson. Kyla is Teneo’s Director of Sales for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Her career spans leadership roles in hospitality sales and business development in the US and Canada …[Tyrie James]And last but not least is Tyrie James. Tyrie is Teneo’s VP of Sales in the Midwest and one of a kind with over 40 plus years of hospitality sales and leadership experience. Tyrie has been through every major crisis since the 70’s and in all facets of sales and marketing in our industry. Tyrie is one of the very first leaders of Teneo and he will help us understand the Midwest market and what he and his clients are seeing.
Association Rockstars interviews Jennie Socha, CAE of Executive Director, Inc. (EDI). Jennie is a Milwaukee-based association management company, serves as the Executive Director of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS). Jennie has served as a volunteer with the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE) and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). She has participated in the ASAE NextGen program, served as a panelist at ASAE, ASAE Foundation and WSAE programs, and serves on the WSAE Education Committee. Listen in to hear her insight!Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista CovaProduction Assistant: Ashlynn Brooks - Virginia Tech B.A. Theatre Performance Student (Expected Graduation: May 2022)Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burnLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Susan Robertson is the President & CEO of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). She oversees all strategic and operational aspects of the ASAE, ASAE Research Foundation, and its for-profit subsidiary, ASAE Business Solutions. ASAE connects great ideas and great people to inspire leadership and achievement within the association community.
SCORE CEO Ken Yancey leads SCORE, America's premiere free & confidential business mentoring organization. Yancey represents SCORE nationally before the media, industry leaders and in Congressional testimony. He is responsible for SCORE's network of 364 offices and 12,400 volunteers. He represents SCORE before Congress in Congressional Testimony and serves as SCORE's chief liaison with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Yancey speaks nationally on the topics of entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, small business trends and mentoring. He has presented at conferences for The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), BoardSource and panels for the SBA. He has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, CNBC, Fox, PBS and numerous national and regional radio programs. He has been interviewed by Susan Solovic of SBTV.com and Ken & Daria Dolans of Dolans.com on small business issues.www.score.org
Dale is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director for Inteleos, the umbrella governance and management organization for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), the Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement (APCA) and the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy Councils. Dale has been an executive within the certification community for 20 years. Inteleos is a dedicated ANSI-ISO 17024 accredited organization with over 115,000 active certificants across 70 countries and delivers computer-based examinations in 28 countries. Inteleos global expansion includes customizing assessment programs in China, Latin America, managing the Vascular Scientist assessment program in the United Kingdom and developing and validating varying standards of individual proficiencies in the use of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound through the POCUS Certification Academy. Dale has given numerous lectures and workshops in areas of business and certification throughout the world and presently sits on the Executive Committee for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is the immediate Past Chair of the Association of Talent Development (ATD) Credentialing Institute. Dale is also a co-inventor of a patent for a new type of test question and measurement. Dale has an MBA in finance from the Albers School of Business and Economics, Seattle, WA and also holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
Episode 513 focuses on the Association Business. Thom Singer interviews Scott Grayson, Executive Director and CEO for both the American Public Works Association and the Canadian Public Works Association. Thom has known Scott for several years, as he has worked as a speaker and master of ceremonies for the association's PWX Expo for the past three years. They often talk about how the most successful association executives have the entrepreneurial spirit, and how associations that are growing take risks, get out of comfort zones, and empower employees and members. This episode is a "must hear" conversation for everyone who works in and around the world of associations. About Scott Grayson Scott Grayson serves as Executive Director/CEO for both the American Public Works Association (APWA) and the Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA). In this role, he leads the organizations’ operations to provide strategic leadership and ensure that the vision and core values of APWA and CPWA are communicated and implemented at all levels of the organization. Grayson serves as the spokesperson, along with the APWA and CPWA Presidents, on behalf of APWA’s 30,000 members. He collaborates with key stakeholders in the public works sector including: the U.S. Congress, Canadian Parliament, federal, and provincial/state branches of government and agencies. Before joining APWA as Executive Director, Scott served as the Associate Managing Director for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) located in Washington, D.C. He was responsible for programs related to employment, career and professional development, licensure and registration, and provided support for the IEEE-USA Board of Directors. Grayson worked in the areas of communications, public relations, chapter relations, membership development, strategic planning, conference management, fundraising, research, and most recently worked with student and young professional member engagement. He was with IEEE-USA since 1990 and had been responsible for grassroots, state and federal legislative programs including being a staff liaison to numerous scientific engineering and legal organizations to build coalitions. Grayson also served on the Golden Valley, Minn. City Council and was Chair of the Golden Valley Housing Redevelopment Authority He holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s in Latin American & Caribbean Studies from New York University, specializing in international relations and economic development. He is also an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), from which he holds a Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, Association for Talent Development (ATD) and the Council for Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE). About APWA The American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works—a fact that sets it apart from other organizations and makes it an effective voice of public works throughout North America. With a worldwide membership more than 30,000 strong, APWA includes not only personnel from local, county, state/province, and federal agencies, but also private sector personnel who supply products and services to those professionals. Membership in APWA is open to any individual, agency, or corporation with an interest in public works and infrastructure issues. Titles common to the membership include public works directors; city engineers; city managers; fleet managers; property and equipment superintendents; utilities managers; community development directors; transportation managers; park directors; county officials; and representatives from engineering and other consulting firms, manufacturers, construction companies, and a multitude of other service providers. Although originally chartered in the United States in 1937, APWA has roots in two predecessor groups that reach back to 1894, and has 63 chapters in North America, which includes eight chapters in Canada. A 17-member Board of Directors, all of whom are elected by Association members, governs APWA as a whole. CPWA logoThe Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA) or Association Canadienne des Travaux Publics, was founded in 1986 to enhance the services of APWA to the Canadian public works community. All members of a CPWA chapter are members of APWA. As a comprehensive public works resource, APWA continues in its rich tradition of making a difference both on an individual and professional level. APWA is a not-for-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization that prides itself on its ability to provide varied educational and networking opportunities that help public works personnel to grow in their professionalism and directly impact the quality of life in all the communities they serve.
Linda Devonish-Mills, CMA, CPA, CAE, MBA, IMA's Director of Diversity and Inclusion, is an accounting and finance professional with over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit industry. She has held various leadership positions at prominent nonprofit organizations such as the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in areas such as technical accounting, diversity and inclusion, governance, business development, publication of articles in trade publications and development of technical content for certified examination programs. Linda serves as Vice President for the Alumni Board of Governors at Fairleigh Dickinson University and also represents IMA on a national diversity and inclusion Committee led by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Linda has held senior management positions in industry that involve tasks related to financial reporting, internal and external auditing functions at a Fortune 500 company, Time Warner and a Big Four accounting firm, Ernst Young. For this bonus episode of Count Me In, Linda talks to us from our headquarters in Montvale, NJ about her role at IMA and how she has evolved her position and IMA's commitment to diversity and inclusion. With such leadership experience and knowledge in strategic initiatives, Linda also shares best practices for listeners to bring similar initiatives to their own organizations.
David DuBois is the President and CEO of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE). As IAEE’s leader, DuBois is responsible for the management of 23 full-time professional staff, producing the annual business operating plan and budget, overseeing the support of all meetings of governance units, leading business development, directing fundraising efforts, advocating for the industry and the organization’s members, providing organizational leadership and giving strategic counsel to the board. Also, he serves as the association’s representative with industry coalitions, partner organizations and strategic alliances. DuBois began his career with Sheraton Corporation in various sales positions including Regional Director of Sales and the Director of Marketing Programs. He has served as both President and CEO and Senior Vice President at the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) where he was responsible for all operations and a $7 million budget. As Senior Vice President, he managed the development of 15 new chapters and was responsible for magazine advertising sales and membership recruitment and retention. DuBois has also served as the Chief Operating Officer at Meeting Professionals International (MPI) from 1996-2000. During this time, he supported programs and services for more than 16,000 members worldwide and served as the Executive Vice President of the MPI Foundation. David has also served as MPI’s Vice President of Sales and Key Account Management and Vice President of Corporate Services. Most recently, DuBois has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau where he had oversight and full responsibility of 42 staff, with the responsibility of attracting convention and tourism business with an $8.5 million budget. DuBois has served as a board member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE); Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Texas Society of Association Executives; board member and Chairman of the Dallas-Fort Worth Tourism Council; and board member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. He currently serves as Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Convention Industry Council (CIC). He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Meetings Mean Business Coalition and the U.S. Travel Association. What you’ll learn about in this episode: David DuBois’s journey to becoming the President and CEO of IAEE How DuBois’s experience with sales and marketing in the hospitality industry prepared him for the association management The best thing about being a CEO How DuBois drives openness and trust in his staff The process of prioritizing decisions when limited financial resources are available David’s exhibition, Expo! Expo!, and what it is all about The face-to-face nature of the exhibit and exposition industry and technology’s impact on its future DuBois’s women’s leadership program, the challenges they face in the industry, and how they deal with them The biggest industry changes in the last five years, and the biggest challenges moving forward Additional resources: Website: www.iaee.com Twitter: david_iaee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-DuBois-3828a2125/
Guest’s Background: Dawn Cacciotti, founder of EngageHRnow® has over 25 years of strategic HR experience. As a human resources strategist, author, and passionate speaker, Dawn is an advocate for the importance of strategic HR to the success of all organisations. EngageHRnow, founded in 2014 is a human resources consulting and outsourcing firm specialising in employee engagement, organisational culture, and human capital solutions for small to mid-size associations and for-profit business. Dawn has won numerous honours for her leadership in the area of Engagement, Strategy and Well-being. In 2014 she was recognized by Employee Benefits News as the “Benefits Leadership – Judges Choice” award winner, led the strategic human capital change at the National Restaurant Association allowing them to be awarded the coveted Washington Post Top Workplace list in Washington, D.C., and was a Human Resources Strategic Alignment honouree for the HRLA awards. EngageHRnow’s vision statement, “Get them to Great” exemplifies the passion that Dawn has for partnering with organisations that are not satisfied with just being good; they are ready to become great! Dawn is experienced at advising senior executives and staff on HR best practices and provides essential leadership throughout the implementation of strategic HR solutions. She assists organisations to effectively build their Human Resources infrastructure and guides the leadership team in developing the organisational culture while educating and engaging the staff on how they directly impact the overall success of the business. Dawn has shared her strategic HR insights at the US Chamber of Commerce small business summit, numerous Association Trends events, BLR webinars that focus on providing thoughtful HR expertise to help positively shape organisational cultures and has been a featured speaker at many organisation events. As the founder of EngageHRnow®, Dawn has teamed up with a consortium of business experts to help small and mid-size business advance their results by operating as their virtual and on-site strategic HR leader. She is a member of American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Society for Human Resources (SHRM), Human Capital Institute (HCI), Human Resources Leadership Forum (HRLF), and Human Resources Association – National Capitol Area (HRA-NC). She holds certifications as a Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and Human Capital Strategist (HCS) and has her Bachelors of Science in Human Resources Management. Developing an HR Strategy Step 1: Review the Human Resources Checklist Step 2: Define your organisation’s objectives and strategic plan Step 3: Define your organisation’s value and culture Step 4: Create an HR strategy and a prioritised action plan Step 5: Ensure you communicate through every step of executing on your plan Step 6: Review and revise where needed to work on the highest priorities Support the show.
Dawn Sweeney is the President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association, the Washington, DC-based national trade association for the nation’s $800 billion restaurant and foodservice industry. Prior to assuming this role in October of 2007, Dawn was the President of AARP Services, the taxable business subsidiary of AARP, where she was responsible for revenue growth and new product development for the 50+ market (2002-2007), serving AARP’s 40 million members. While there, she launched AARP Financial, an SEC regulated consortium of mutual funds geared to serve AARP’s 40 million members. From 1999 – 2002, Dawn was the Group Executive for Membership for AARP, focused on growing and diversifying AARP’s membership, relaunching AARP’s brand for greater relevance and resonance, and building the organization’s first knowledge management capability. She served as Vice President of Market Development for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (1993-1999), a trade association serving America’s consumer-owned electric utilities and providing service to more than 30 million consumers across rural and suburban America. Dawn was the Vice President of Marketing for the International Dairy Foods Association (1990-1994), where she launched the “milk mustache” advertising campaign and served as Director of Public Affairs (1986-1990), Manager of Education (1983-1986) and Educational Coordinator (1981-1983). She earned a BS in Government from Colby College and an MBA in Marketing from The George Washington University. She also participated in the Harvard Business School’s inaugural “Women on Boards” program in 2016. Dawn currently serves as a Vice Chair of the Board for Save the Children and as Chair of the Board of the Bryce Harlow Foundation. She has served as a member of the Board and Executive Committee of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and was recently named an “ASAE Fellow,” a designation reserved for the top one percent of association leaders in the nation. She served as 2017 co-chair of the “Spirit of Mount Vernon,” held on the grounds of Mount Vernon each Fall. She is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Committee of 100, the International Women’s Forum, and C200, a membership organization of the world’s most innovative corporate entrepreneurs. She has served on the Board and Executive Committee of the Women’s Foodservice Forum and is a member of the judging panel for the industry’s “Gold and Silver Plate” Awards and the Association of National Advertisers’ REGGIE Awards. Connect with David on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidNovakOGO See more Podcasts: davidnovakleadership.com/leadership-podcast/ Take our Free Recognition Survey: davidnovakleadership.com/survey
She has almost half a million people across the globe up and dancing before sunrise. Radha Agrawal will share how she created “Daybreaker” the wildly popular morning dance party concept, plus details on her new book “Belong.” #community #daybreaker #socialentrepreneur #associations She is the community architect behind brands like THINX and LiveItUp, which is an international club dedicated to teaching students the Life Wellness skills you won't learn in the classroom! Radha talks with KiKi about HOW to build real belonging for communities and the power of bringing people together! KiKi serves as leader and community architect for Association Chat, an online community and weekly podcast with special events, products, and services for the association industry. Association Chat's reason for existing is to bring the association community together – and it has been doing that since May 2009. "KiKi is the preeminent voice for associations and the place the association community goes for honest, unfettered conversations.” – Robb Lee, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Communications Officer, American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) “KiKi is the Oprah of the association industry.” – Richard Yep, CEO, American Counseling Association “I think the industry would have a big void to fill if we didn't have KiKi and Association Chat. She is our just-in-time resource every time we're looking for that new idea.” – Stacy Tetschner, CEO, United Motorcoach Association (past CEO of National Speakers Association 1991-2017) Awards The SURGE Innovation Pioneer, November 2018 SURGE Innovation Pioneer is a person nominated and voted on by the association community whose initiative has sparked meaningful change and taking the association space towards a new and bright future. Meetings Today Trendsetter of the Year, July 2017 The Meetings Today Trendsetter of the Year lights the way for others in the meetings industry.
With more than 20 years of leadership in the world of tech, Jean-Paul (JP) Guilbault recognizes the design and execution of strategies that leverage technology can simplify the way people connect, engage, learn and work. Under his current leadership at Community Brands, JP is delivering unprecedented value through the power of software and revenue solutions for associations, nonprofits and k-12 schools, serving nearly 60,000 organizations worldwide. Since 2012, he transformed YourMembership from a single product organization to a market-leading technology solutions force. He led YourMembership’s significant growth by leveraging both organic strategies and successfully assimilating three company acquisitions. He now oversees the corporate direction and strategy of the recently-formed Community Brands, focusing on leadership and innovation to drive both customer and company growth. JP is a recognized leader at connecting people and organizations to what they value most. He is adept at designing and executing strategies which leverage technology to simplify the way people connect, engage, learn and work. He is a “techy” at heart and maintains a firm grip on the pulse of innovation and the opportunities it presents to affect change. He has recently led the charge to develop better-connected technology for associations, nonprofits and K-12 schools which operate with silos of information and systems in a digital world. He advocates for a mobile-first approach to collect data, improve engagement, personalize marketing, automate transactions, deliver education, inspire collaboration and make a greater social impact. JP has been invited around the world to give keynotes, share his insights and conduct workshops with technology, business, association, nonprofit and education leaders. During the past few years, he has presented at nearly 50 industry conferences, offering his perspectives on innovation, design thinking and unleashing the power of technology to deliver value, empower engagement and identify shifts to create a competitive advantage and impact social good. His appearances include events hosted by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), IMEX International-Frankfurt, Digital Now, Good Tech Summit, Association Headquarters, Association of Destination Management Executives (ADMEI), numerous state societies of associations (SAEs), several financial investment firms, and the AMC Institute (AMCi)—where he currently sits on the Board of Directors.
Webinar technology was designed for virtual interaction and it has the potential to be a powerful tool in the learning portfolio. But we’re doing it wrong. Its potential is untapped. So far. On this show we have some guests with ideas on how to change webinars for the better. We'll talk with education and learning experts looking at technology and learning design for a better answer. We'll also hear from association pros – both seeking to evolve webinars – but doing it two very different ways. We'll discuss: Education strategy and learning design Technology, production, engagement Takeaways you can start using tomorrow to make a real qualitative difference in your webinars Sound interesting? Register to attend today! https://www.crowdcast.io/e/webinar-revolution About the guests Tracy King, MA, CAE, CVEP As Chief Learning Strategist & CEO of InspirEd, Tracy leverages her more than 17 years in the education industry for associations interested in increasing their relevance and revenue with meaningful live, online, and mobile learning programs. Tracy specializes in the intersection of learning science and technology. She's a thought leader in education strategy and learning experience design. Through her speaking and consulting, Tracy promotes leading edge practices developing learning experiences that make a measurable difference. Most recently, she has co-founded Expertise Enterprise, building competitive education and credentialing businesses to advance industries. Renee Latimer, MBA, DES Renee parlays her business acumen and passion for education into integrating technology with learning. In Renee’s current role with the American Dental Education Association, she coordinates both small and mid-size domestic and international events, in addition to managing intersecting technologies such as mobile apps, webinars, and ADEA’s learning management system. Renee earned her Digital Event Strategist (DES) certification and certification in Advanced e-Learning Instructional Design. Lance Simon, CVEP Lance is Executive Vice President of iCohere, the unified learning company. iCohere supports webinars, courses, communities and virtual conferences. Lance created, and is lead instructor for, the Meetings Without Walls course and the Certified Virtual Events Producer (CVEP) digital certificate with 435 graduates to date. In his free time Lance heads a small startup, TVWebinars.com, where he plays with ideas to revolutionize the webinar format. Lane Velayo, CAE, CEO Lane Velayo is the CEO of Synergos AMC, an Association Management Company with offices in Saint Paul, MN and Indianapolis, IN. In his role he oversees all operations to ensure they produce desired results which are consistent with the overall strategy and vision of the company's partners. He is an experienced association professional who has been recognized by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) through its Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP), Association Forumland through its ’40 under 40’ Association Leaders award in 2016, and the Indiana Society of Association Executives (ISAE) as its 2011 Executive of the Year. About Association Chat Association Chat (est. 2009) is an online community and weekly chat that takes place on Tuesdays at 2pm ET on https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien. You can connect with the association community throughout the week on Twitter using the hashtag #assnchat or through the Facebook Group. Find out more about Association Chat at http://associationchat.com/. (*"Cheekily" hashtagged from the beginning! #assnchat – yes, we know what it looks like and no, we aren't changing it.*) KiKi L'Italien serves as host for the chat with regular guests and quarterly live events along with creative collaborations with industry thought leaders.
Entrepreneurs need to try new things. Times change and the expectations from our customers morph over time. Finding ways to remain relevant and to provide unique ways to deliver our products or services are important in a world of change. Thom Singer recently participated as a Table Leader in a special first time conference called XDP. This event was hosted by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) in partnership with 360Live. Dozens of people donated hundreds of hours to create a two-day conference that would redesign many elements of live meetings. Meetings are an important part of the world of associations. But the same event year over year can become stale, Yet, there are not a lot of options on ways to arrange an experience when bringing together large crowds at a hotel or conference center. But without exploration and trying new things, nothing will ever change. ASAE undertook a new and exciting event with the Xperience Design Project (XDP). They took many things we expect at a live conference and turned them upside down. Most of the event was interactive discussions in small groups, and it all took place in once ballroom with a round center stage. From the moment participants entered the room, it was clear this conference was going to be different. Thom Singer got to be a table leader, and the impact of seeing a major organization take such a big risk was inspiring. In your business, are you taking risks? Trying new things? Looking for ways to make your products or services more engaging for your customers? We can all benefit when we step out of our comfort zone. Also, not everything at the event was perfect. Trying new things means that some parts may not work,... and thus some might complain (They certainly received some some negative feedback). But overall people were excited by what was new and unique, and next year they will build on the feedback. This episode should make you think about how the XDP experiment could be inspirational for your own entrepreneurial journey.
Remember atmosphere around the 2016 Presidential Election and the discussion happening in the association and non-profit realm at that time? Where are we now? This Association Chat with the CEO and Chair of American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) discussed leading in times of uncertainty. No matter which administration is in office, we all have to find ways to work together. What that work looks like, how we conduct it, and all the related nuances can be challenging for any association leader. But what about when you're the leader of the association of associations? For this Association Chat, we'll find out how the leaders of ASAE are anticipating and handling these challenges following a divisive US presidential election. What are their challenges, what are they hearing from members and how are they communicating with them? And what do they see as they lead ASAE into a more complex future that likely includes increasing concerns regarding D+I and many other issues too? This is a special Q&A you don't want to miss. "As association leaders, we have a unique challenge and opportunity ahead of us. Associations have always made a difference, and our role has never been more important." - John Graham, CEO of ASAE YouTube: https://youtu.be/RWiKUrUWxcg iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/association-chat-podcast/id1221431539 Google Play: http://bit.ly/googleassnchat Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/association-chat-podcast
During Blake's absence, we've invited a guest host, Mickey Panayiotakis, of Infamia as we welcome our guest Patrick Atagi from the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association. Wooden pallets are one of those unique items that many people do not think about often but without which, the hauling of freight of all varieties would not be possible. There's nearly two billion pallets in the United States at any given time but they are in a constant state of use, degradation, rebuilding, and recycling to keep the wood in circulation and used again and again until it's not possible to remake into pallets. It has had a sustainable business model since the beginning and besides being good for the environment, pallet construction and recycling is labor intensive which creates and maintains jobs. Learn more about this often unconsidered but essential item and the association that advocates for it's members on Through the Noise. Atagi is a long time Washingtonian and a senior association executive with experience on Capitol Hill and as a presidential political appointee under George W. Bush. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, has an MBA from the University of Maryland, and a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) is the largest organization of wood packaging professionals in the world, with more than 670 company members in 28 countries who manufacture, repair and distribute pallets and wood packaging in unit-load solutions, or who supply products and services to the industry.
Our guest today on the podcast is Jim Clarke, CAE; the Senior Vice President, Public Policy at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Jim's will be leading a session at the upcoming CMP Conclave in Baltimore called: "Meetings in the Crosshairs - Current Legislation and issues affecting your events." We previewed some of the major issues that he will cover in the session and bring some attention to topics that have the potential to significantly effect the meetings industry. First up we look at a proposed overtime rule revision that will go into effect on December first of this year and impact organizations nationally by changing the salary level of exempt employees. There's a potential compromise bill that could alter this rule and it's very important that as an industry we let our representatives know of our support. To that end, and as mentioned in the podcast, here's a link to find your Congressional Representative: United States House of Representatives We also discussed recent ASAE Board Policy enacted on the subject of Diversity and Inclusion as it relates to our industry and actions like recently passes RFRA laws in some states. Lastly, we touched on recent progress for easing federal rules regarding attendance of federal employees to meetings. Each of these topics has significant impact on the meetings and events industry. If you're interested in learning more, you can attend Jim's session at the CMP Conclave in Baltimore coming up later this month. If you can't attend you can learn more about the work ASAE is doing on our behalf at their site: The Power of A. You can also find out specific ways to become more involved in advocating and advancing our industry.
Friend of the show John Graham is our guest today as we report from the offices of the American Society of Association Executives. He last joined us to talk about his role as President and CEO and the work of ASAE on Episode 74 (http://throughthenoise.us/mediacast/74-asae-john-graham/) and today's episode is just as illuminating as the first. Other associations work to advance the goals of their mission while ASAE's work serves the executives of those organizations helping make them more effective. We learn about their "NPD" or New Product Development structure of creating business plans for nonprofit offerings as well as their exciting new conference, the Experience Design Project which connects leadership across the spectrum of meeting and conference planning. You won't want to miss this or our thrilling new segment WAG -- the Word Association Game. John H. Graham has been the President and CEO of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) since 2003, and he has been involved in associations for more than 40 years. Previously, he served as CEO of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for 13 years and worked for a total of 24 years at ADA. ASAE is a membership organization of more than 21,000 association executives and industry partners representing 9,300 organizations. Its members manage leading trade associations, individual membership societies and voluntary organizations across the United States and in nearly 50 countries around the world.
Workplace conflict is a phrase that strikes fear into the heart of most executives, managers and business owners. But how sweet would it be if you could transform that energy into positive results and keep your business culture from turning toxic? Join Hanna Hasl-Kelchner as she welcomes employee relations expert and author of https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1632650088/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1632650088&linkCode=as2&tag=businconfinow-20&linkId=b989d0bdbd471c24c55a49b437c9540e">The Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook: A Quick and Handy Resource for Any Manager, Team Leader, HR Professional, Or Anyone Who Wants to Resolve Disputes and Increase Productivity (The Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook), Barbara Mitchell. DISCOVER: The most common source and type of workplace conflict and the best way to defuse it. How to successfully navigate multi-generational and other diversity related workplace conflict. The power of listening in workplace conflict resolution. The simplest way to immediately improve your listening skills. The biggest mistake managers make in managing workplace conflict. How to transform workplace conflict into teamwork and cooperation. And much MORE. GUEST:Barbara Mitchell helps organizations develop a highly productive workforce by putting practices in place to ensure they have the best HR function possible so that they can hire, engage, develop, and retain the best talent available. Barbara is the Managing Partner of http://the-mitchellgroup.com/ (The Mitchell Group) as well as an author, speaker, business coach, and consultant. She spent much of her human resources career in senior leadership positions with Marriott International and Human Genome Sciences. In 1998, she co-founded The Millennium Group International LLC, which was sold in 2008 after ten successful years in business in the organizational development, leadership development and human resources consulting space. Barbara has served in multiple leadership positions for SHRM, The Society for Human Resource Management, on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity Northern Virginia, and other organizations. She is a frequent conference speaker on employee management topics plus she's a prolific author. She blogs for the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), writes a monthly column for Columbia Southern University, contributed to three books, and co-author three more, the most recent being https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1632650088/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1632650088&linkCode=as2&tag=businconfinow-20&linkId=b989d0bdbd471c24c55a49b437c9540e">The Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook: A Quick and Handy Resource for Any Manager, Team Leader, HR Professional, Or Anyone Who Wants to Resolve Disputes and Increase Productivity (The Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook). RELATED RESOURCES:Contact Barbara at either the http://www.bigbookofhr.com/ (Big Book of HR site) or http://www.essentialworkplaceconflicthandbook.com (The Essential Workplace Handbook site). Also connect with her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellbarbara (LinkedIn), http://www.facebook.com/thebigbookofhr (Facebook), on Twitter http://twitter.com/bigbookofhr (@bigbookofhr) and http://twitter.com/gotworkconflict (@gotworkconflict), and her http://www.makingpeoplematter.blogspot.com (blog).
David Nour is a growth strategist and the thought leader on Relationship Economics® – the quantifiable value of business relationships. In a global economy that is becoming increasingly disconnected, The Nour Group, Inc. has attracted consulting engagements from over 100 marquee organizations in driving unprecedented growth through unique return on their strategic relationships. David has pioneered the phenomenon that relationships are the greatest off balance sheet asset any organization possesses, large and small, public and private. He annually delivers 50 global keynotes on business relationships, social & mobile disruptive technologies, and adaptive innovation at leading industry association conferences, corporate meetings, and academic forums. The Nour Group's sample clients include: Amerinet, American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Assurant Solutions, Chubb Insurance, Cisco Systems, Deloitte Consulting, Delta Dental, Disney, Equifax, Emory University, General Reinsurance, Hilton Worldwide, HP, IBM, InfoComm International, KPMG, Novelis, and UBM. Show Highlights: There is a systematic disciplined process to become more intentional in the relationships you chose to invest in. @davidnourAn average individual can actively manage about 100-150 relationships. Which people do you focus the most on? @davidnourWhy networking doesn't work well: there's no purpose, goal, or plan. @davidnourRelationships are not a stand alone concept. We build relationships to get things done. @davidnourThree types of relationships: personal, functional, and strategic. @davidnourBuild strategic relationships to help you get where you want to go and accomplish your goals. @davidnourWrite down your goals. Now think of the people that can help you accomplish those goals. @davidnourOne of the most undervalued assets is our portfolio relationships. @davidnourWe do a terrible job at keeping up with the contacts and relationships we already have. @davidnourYou can't improve something you don't measure. @davidnourFocus on the relationships that are the most relevant to your business goals and objectives. @davidnour The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation's top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!
On this podcast I'm joined by Irving Washington, Deputy Director at the Online News Association and Brian Kirkland, Senior Director, Learning at American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) to discuss the upcoming Online Conference for Small-Staff Associations. We talk about what people can expect from the conference, how it's designed for small staff organizations, and what kind of takeaways to expect from the conference (hint: it's not pens). The post PODCAST: ASAE Online Conference for Small-Staff Associations appeared first on fusionSpan.
A few months ago we had John Graham, the president and CEO of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), in the studio and today we sat down with his Chief Marketing Officer, Robb Lee, to hear a different side of the story. ASAE is the association's association and, as Robb Lee succinctly puts it, works to "represent the right of everyone to represent what's important to them." Today's conversation is a compelling listen on the importance of story-telling, weeding out the bad ideas to focus on the good, and how even a great idea may come at the wrong time and miss the point. To learn more from one of the main experts in association communications, settle in and turn up Through the Noise. Advertising, PR, Fortune 100’s to Assn.’s impacting the world we live in. Loves the creative process and creative outcomes too. The Center for Association Leadership. Unofficial tagline we’re best known for: the association for associations. We creative association management resources to help the association work better.
Face to face fundraising is still the most effective form of fundraising. Telling a story about how the funds are needed and how they will be used are important elements in the art of fundraising for associations, not to be left out in the age of social media. John H. Graham has been the President and CEO of ASAE since 2003, and he has been involved in associations for more than 40 years. He previously served as CEO of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for 13 years and worked for a total of 24 years at ADA. ASAE is a membership organization of more than 21,000 association executives and industry partners representing 9,300 organizations. Its members manage leading trade associations, individual membership societies and voluntary organizations across the United States and in nearly 50 countries around the world.
Deborah Sexton joined the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) in March, 2005 as President and CEO. In conjunction with this role, she also serves as President of the PCMA Education Foundation. A 30-year veteran of the meetings and convention industry, Sexton previously served as President of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau (CCTB). She joined the CCTB in 1994 as Vice President of Sales and Services, and under her leadership, the Bureau's sales team broke all former sales production figures and the services department successfully expanded the benefits available to customers. In February of 2000, she was promoted to Executive Vice President, where she oversaw the Bureau's membership, sales, and services departments, and then became president in February 2002. Prior to joining the CCTB, Sexton was principal for Sexton Hospitality Services, a sales and marketing consulting firm for hotel management companies. From 1987-1989, she was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Coastal Hotel Group. Throughout her career, she also has held sales and marketing positions with Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, the Hyatt Regency Chicago and the Midland Hotel Chicago. Sexton currently serves the Convention Industry Council (CIC) as Chair of the Board. She also is an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), the International Association for Expositions and Events, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). She formerly served on the Foundation Board of Trustees of both ASAE and DMAI, and was an officer of the Board of Directors of MPI. In addition to the MPI Board term, Sexton served a second term on the MPI Board Executive Committee. Sexton is an ASAE Fellow. Sexton advances her commitment to industry education by serving on the Advisory Boards of both the University of Central Florida, Rosen College of Hospitality and the Kendall College, a Chicago institution dedicated to hospitality and the culinary arts. She has received much industry recognition, including being named one of Meeting News' 25 most powerful people in the meetings industry in 2008, 2007, 2005 and 2004. Also in 2008 she was named one of Tradeshow Week's 100 most influential people in the exhibition industry and she was inducted into the BizBash Chicago Hall of Fame. In 2010 she received the highly coveted Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) Outstanding Contribution International Award for best practice and overall commitment to the industry. In 2007, Sexton received the MPI Chicago Area Chapter's (MPI-CAC) highest honor, the Kathy Osterman Award, she was one of the 2006 New York Society of Association Executives Woman Meeting Industry Stars, and earned the MPI-CAC Presidents Award in 1990. Sexton was also recognized by the Chicago Hospitality Community Hotel Woman of the Year Award in 1988 and the Chicago Society of Association Executives (now Association Forum of Chicagoland) Distinguished Service Award in 1986.
Special Guest and Best Selling Author, Calvin K. Clemons - A veteran association management executive for more than 30 years, Calvin K. Clemons currently serves as president and CEO of Clemons & Associates, Inc., an association management company. A Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and Certified Associated Executive (CAE), Clemons is a past chairman of the Association Management Company Section of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). He has served on many boards of director