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How to Score Those Sweet Paid Speaking Gigs Like a Boss

by | September 30, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

Are you tired of talking to your cat about your passion for public speaking? Do you dream of standing in front of a crowd, captivating them with your words, and getting paid big bucks for it? Well, my friend, you're in luck. In this article, I'm going to show you how...
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A Cure for Cross-Functional Chaos

by | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Having different departments work together can get messy. The fix requires a leader’s attention to the disconnects. Organizations are asked to do a lot of cross-functional work, and for good reason. At associations, the meetings department inevitably touches on what...
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This Week on the Convene Podcast: Grounds for Gathering and Cutting Event Food Waste

by | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Grounds for Gathering This association for groundskeepers makes it a practice to co-locate their annual event with a trade show, doubling the educational and networking opportunities for attendees. Written...
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McCormick Place Meetings: 2026 News and Updates

by | April 30, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

As expectations for events continue to rise, McCormick Place is evolving to meet them with expanded offerings across sustainability, experience design, and community engagement.  As meeting and event professionals plan for 2026 and beyond, Chicago remains a top-tier...
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Can Work Be Fun?

Can Work Be Fun?

Aug 13, 2025 |

Bree Groff’s book Today Was Fun explores how maximizing joy at work leads to a team culture that fosters intentionality, care, and courtesy. Given Bree Groff’s resume — senior advisor at global consultancy SYPartners whose former clients include C-suite executives at...

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Conquering the “Difficult” Colleague Challenge

Aug 13, 2025 |

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE We’ve all been there – working with someone whose communication style feels like nails on a chalkboard, or whose approach to decision-making seems completely backwards. Our first instinct? Label them as...

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#ASAE25: Leadership Lessons From Magic Johnson

#ASAE25: Leadership Lessons From Magic Johnson

Aug 12, 2025 |

At the ASAE Annual Meeting’s Opening Keynote, Earvin “Magic” Johnson invited attendees to be community-minded leaders.  Stick to your vision. Support your community. Embrace your rivals—even if one of them happens to be Larry Bird. At the Opening Keynote of the ASAE...

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