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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...

Celebrating Events That Give Back

How Visit Tampa Bay honors and inspires those making a difference.  Meetings and events often aim to leave a lasting impression on attendees—but some go further, creating meaningful impact within the communities that host them. Through its Meeting the Moment program,...

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The Real Meeting Is After the Meeting

The Real Meeting Is After the Meeting

As the sun sets, Dallas comes alive—offering endless ways to unwind after meetings. In Dallas, meetings don’t end when the agenda wraps—they come alive after hours. With a vibrant downtown, world-class arts, iconic sports, and a culinary scene earning national...

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How to Set Standards With Kindness

Supportive leadership matters, but not to the point where hard subjects get avoided. Luckily, getting things done doesn’t require an iron fist. “Who’s around?” For better or for worse, that’s the first question to arise whenever there’s a key volunteer vacancy at an...

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