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Episode 277: This episode supported by USAE News! Are you looking for a unique city with a great vibe and intriguing history for your next association event or conference? Then Tampa Bay is the place for you! This conversation with my guest, Santiago Corrada, President & CEO of Visit Tampa Bay, will open your eyes to this attractive Florida city. Not only does it have a charming atmosphere, it boasts one of the best airports in North America, a trolley system that gets you everywhere for no fee, and a culinary scene recognized by Michelin. The wonderful doesn't stop with sight seeing and great food; Tampa Bay fights human trafficking and proactively addresses accessibility concerns. Get to know Santiago and the city he loves in this wide ranging conversation. What do you look for in a destination? Share a comment!
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Episode 276: "Resistance is the sign of life" says my guest Michael Randel of Randel Consulting Associates. And I agree with him. In this episode we discuss The Power of Pushback and Why Resistance Drives Transformation. Michael outlines why leaders need to prepare the conditions for change, be clear in communicating change, and why tension is not always bad. Leaders can learn from the tensions and incorporate that into leading change and respecting the power of resistance. Whether your association is a federated structure, has chapters, or represents individuals, this insightful episode will help you use the power of pushback to move your organization forward. What are your big questions about managing tensions with volunteers and members? Share a comment!
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Episode 275: Change is a constant -- but navigating it can be overwhelming at times. If you have ever wondered how you could better manage change, this is the episode for you! My guest, Laura Bratton, Motivational Speaker & Coach, shares practical resources and steps you can use immediately. Inspired by her own experiences with significant change in her teen years -- Laura went from full vision to no vision -- she now shares her insights and experience to help others move through the most trying of times. Whether you are dealing with change as an individual, or leading your team or organization through the winds of change, your sailing will be smoother with this easy to relate to approach. Trust your gifts as you acknowledge and move through change. Laura's accessible approach will calm your mind and spirit. What worries you about navigating change? Share a comment!
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Episode 274: Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is everywhere. If you haven't noticed you are not paying attention. Whether you are a supporter of A.I. or a skeptic, you will learn a lot about how to apply it for associations in this episode! My guest, Damian Kavanagh, President & CEO of MISBO, embraces A.I. and thinks everyone should find ways to use it to improve workflow. He shares how he and his team learned how to use A.I. together, and then developed a shared consensus of how to use it. By doing this work as a team, the MISBO staff found ways to help their members use it more effectively. With a focus on automation and saving time for thinking and creativity, Damian's approach is something you could emulate for your association. Carpe diem and listen to this positive approach to incorporating A.I. tools. What perplexes you about using A.I. for your workflow? Share a comment!
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Episode 273: This episode supported by USAE News!If you're like me, you know what a CVB is, but you may not know all the ways they contribute to their cities. Enter Gregg Caren, President & CEO of the PHLCVB (Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau)! He shares his love for his adopted city, passion for the work he and his team do to help the city remain a vibrant place with opportunities for all, and their pride after the Eagles won the 2025 Super Bowl! Go Birds! Philadelphia holds a unique place in our country's history as it is where it all started with the first Constitutional Convention -- and it hasn't stopped growing, contributing, and attracting the best of the best. From sports to life sciences to diversity, Philadelphia will enthrall you. Don't miss this energetic conversation about the many contributions that CVBs bring to their cities and to associations. What surprised you about CVBs? Share a comment!
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Episode 272: Overcommitting begins one "yes" at a time -- until you have said yes SO many times you run out of hours in the day. This is especially dangerous if you are overcommitting to volunteering. Whenever we volunteer, that is time taken from family, friends, and personal pursuits but it impacts our work too if we burn out. This week, I spoke with Kelsey Casselbury, PCM, CDMP of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) about the lessons she has learned from her own experiences volunteering. She learned quite a lot when she agreed to be the chief volunteer leader of TWO nonprofit organizations during the 2020 lockdown. And yes, both organizations relied on in-person events for revenue. Are you gasping yet? Kelsey also shares her advice from the staff perspective about helping our organization's volunteers have a balanced schedule of volunteering. You don't want to miss this one! What are your challenges with commitments? Share a comment!
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SPECIAL EDITION! I talked with Scott Hodge, Tax and Fiscal Policy Fellow at Arnold Ventures, about his white paper: "Reining in America's $3.3 Trillion Tax-Exempt Economy." Listen. We all need to reassess the nonprofit status and its misuse and far-reaching impact. He wrote it while at the Tax Foundation; go to taxfoundation.org to get your copy. Read it. Mark it up. Think about it.
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Episode 271: One of my favorite guests, Carl Weaver, is back and he has brought a doozy of a question: How are Associations like the "Planet of the Apes?" We do our best to answer this question but, as we often do, we get distracted by our curious minds and the marketplace of ideas! We talk about associations, confusion of purpose, tiered societies, the history of certain behaviors, knowing the "why" of things like budget line items, the evolution of societies, good and bad tension in organizations, and of course, books! If you like to meander through the world of ideas, join us for this virtual walk as we look at connections differently and do some name dropping. Get to know us better too! What do you think associations have in common with science fiction? Share a comment!
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Episode 270: this episode is supported by USAE News - the paper that covers all the news about associations and conferences! This week I spoke with Jake Steinman, Founder of TravelAbility, a company that works with destinations to help make travel and conferences better experiences for those with disabilities. TravelAbility offers a variety of resources and programs to help any organization improve their support for attendees with disabilities. Jake shares his insights on travel and some great examples about the many details we may overlook when it comes to accommodations. However you interact with the meeting industry, you don't want to miss this important conversation about improving experiences for everyone. What questions do you have about supporting those with disabilities? Share a comment!
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Episode 269: Inclusive Communications help to create meaningful connections -- how can we do this effectively? That's what Jerrica Thurman, CAE, President and CEO of Elation Communications, is here to talk about! Jerrica shares how her interest in inclusive communications started, her framework for inclusive communications, and her commitment to building awareness of this practice. It's all about recognizing and appreciating our differences and finding common ground for conversation. We discuss compassion, empathy, and how the power of a question should not be underestimated. What would you like to know about inclusive communications? Share a comment!
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