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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...

The New Rules for Board Chairs

Many associations track the assets they look for in a volunteer leader. But the most valuable skills today are harder to quantify. What are the qualifications for a great board chair? Over the years, I’ve talked with plenty of associations that have developed matrices...

Leading vs. Reacting: Where Do You Fit?

The exhibitions and events industry isn’t slowing down, and neither should you. Industry professionals at a recent IAEE Women’s Insights Hour explored nine major trends reshaping our industry, with the conversation centering around valuable knowledge that benefits...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Growing Hospitality Talent, Nudging Greener Menus, and Advancing Climate Action

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Filling a Hospitality Talent Gap While Giving Back: New Initiative Uplifts a Community For more than 25 years, a Philadelphia food bank has provided low-income residents a pathway to employment in food...
Industry Mourns Passing of Lenay Gore

Industry Mourns Passing of Lenay Gore

Lenay Gore with Daniel McKinnon, CEM (left) and IAEE President & CEO David DuBois (right) at IAEE Expo! Expo! 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo courtesy Oscar & Associates. Lenay Gore retired from the events industry four years ago and moved to Daytona...

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Saïda Florexil

Saïda Florexil

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Saïda Florexil, CEO of Imanyco, knows that at live events both digital and physical accessibility are critical and deeply connected. Subscribe to...

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How to Make a Listening Tour Work

Hearing out member and staff concerns is valuable, especially for new leaders. But you need an action plan too. “I’m just here to listen.” Those can be the most important five words a leader can say when they enter a new role—or safest and most passive. No question,...

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