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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...

A Top CEO’s Playbook for Association Leaders

Associations aren’t Apple. But Tim Cook’s tenure has a few lessons for what leadership of any sort looks like. There isn’t much that associations have in common with Apple. Associations generally aren’t typically in the business of manufacturing, don’t have to appeal...

What Geopolitical Disruption Means for Associations

In this episode of Associations NOW Presents, guest host Gary LaBranche, FASAE, CAE, AAiP, CEO of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, is joined by Francisco Gómez, Founder and CEO of Factum Global, and Pietro Macchiarella, MBA, CAE, Senior Director of Data and...

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Setting the Stage for Difficult Conversations and Navigating a More Complex Global Meetings Landscape

Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Setting the Stage for Difficult Conversations at Events Sometimes, difficult discourse isn’t about sharing conflicting perspectives but addressing serious issues your group shares in common. An Opening...

Smithbucklin Acquires McKinley Advisors

The combination of two large companies serving associations better equips them to handle a more complex environment for the industry, their leaders said. Two of the largest and most deeply established association-focused companies are joining forces. On March 4 the...

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Racquel Codling | PCMA Member Spotlight

Racquel Codling | PCMA Member Spotlight

Get to know PCMA Member Racquel Codling, Senior Director, Meetings & Events, National Health Council What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? What initially led me to become involved with PCMA was the strong encouragement I received early in my...

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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...

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