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How to Score Those Sweet Paid Speaking Gigs Like a Boss

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...

Registration Lags as Math Scholars Look to Boycott Major US-Based Congress

At the time of writing, 2,403 mathematicians from 76 countries had signed a petition to move ICM 2026 out of the United States. In the wake of World War I, relations between mathematicians who had been on opposite sides of the conflict were shaky at best. After the...

A Cure for Cross-Functional Chaos

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...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Grounds for Gathering and Cutting Event Food Waste

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...
How Curiosity Makes Better Leaders

How Curiosity Makes Better Leaders

An association’s success begins with its culture. That means creating an environment where everyone is empower to ask for what they need. Good leaders ask questions. But what good, exactly, is coming out of those questions? You’re getting practical answers to your...

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Permission to Pause

Permission to Pause

How one association CEO’s bold step back offers a blueprint for burnout recovery and leadership renewal This article is the first in ASAE’s series “Journey of Association CEOs: Finding Their ‘Why,’” exploring purpose, reinvention, and the future of association...

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10 Must-Have Features in an Event Management Tool

10 Must-Have Features in an Event Management Tool The success of any event depends largely on the technology that powers it. Today, selecting the right event management tool is not just a convenience but a strategic necessity. From streamlining event logistics to...

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