Ten years after calling for radical change in their landmark bestseller Race for Relevance, authors Harrison Coerver and Mary Byers released an expanded 10th anniversary edition—a guidebook for association leaders navigating a post-pandemic world. Race for Relevance provides a bold, no-nonsense look at not only the challenges facing associations but…
Are you ready to switch careers or find a new job? To find success in your next career chapter, start with the basics. On September 14, 2021 at 1:30 pm ET, Association Chat interviews career coach and executive recruiter Shira Lotzar on what you need to do to level up…
As the new season of the Association Chat podcast starts back up next week, I wanted to check in with everyone to share some news about some upcoming episodes and to celebrate making it to another Friday together. Care to join me? -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Valuegraphics: Revolutionize Your Marketing Strategy…
Is your association's value proposition as strong as it could be? Are your governance, operations, and culture aligned to support strategy? Join Tecker International senior consultant KiKi L'Italien as she shares the connection between community, content, and culture and how to use these elements to fortify your association's value proposition…
Hospital Association CEO Discusses Florida's RECORD High COVID Hospitalization Numbers, Including Children On Thursday, August 12, Justin Senior, CEO of the Florida Safety Net Hospital Alliance, which represents some of the largest hospitals in the state caring for high numbers of low-income patients, will join KiKi L'Italien on the Association…
We are in the midst of a Creator Renaissance and Vivian Chan is ready for it. Vivian believes that disruption often starts at the intersection of things — with many of the best ideas coming from outside one’s immediate domain or industry. As a technology executive, Vivian has been involved…
Have you ever wondered about how to correctly size the text on your PowerPoint for your audience so they can actually READ IT? On Tuesday at 2:30 pm ET, listen in to Chuck Espinoza as he talks about DISCAS and Content sizing! Chuck is a retired marine turned technology instructor,…
Mike Morrissey, Chief Executive of the European Cancer Organisation, joins Association Chat to discuss current challenges facing European associations and the association industry as a whole. Mike Morrissey joined the European Cancer Organisation as Chief Executive in the summer of 2019, having previously worked at the European Society of Cardiology…
Wednesday at 2 pm ET, hear from John Chen as he shares ZOOM FAILS! Online for 35 years, John Chen is the author of Engaging Virtual Meetings and lead producer for Training Magazine's 1,200pp virtual conference. **This is part of Association Chat's series of 21 in 21 Talks.** What is…
What does the future hold for live events? Association Chat guest Marco Giberti is the one to ask. Marco is a successful entrepreneur and investor with over 25 years of intensive experience in media, technology, and the live events industry. He is the Founder and CEO of Vesuvio Ventures, where…
“Is this something that will last?” Everyone wants to know that what they are investing in will last. When we show up in an online community, we are looking around seeing what everyone else is doing, how they are engaging, we are figuring out how healthy of a community it…
Can you get better at building relationships? June 24th at 3:30 pm ET, listen in as one man shares his life's journey "from unconscious incompetent to unconscious competent when it comes to networking and building relationships!" Vern Schellenger is an HR and Learning/Development professional with expertise in talent and career…
On Thursday, June 24th at 2:30 pm ET, join Mike Pennington for a 21 in 21 Talk on "The Peter Principle in Today's Associations." About Mike: "Mike Pennington, CAE is the Vice President of the Atlanta & Georgia Apartment Associations. Pennington brings 15 years’ experience working in the nonprofit world,…
”Are we there yet?” If your members know what your community is trying to do, do they know where they are in the journey to achieving it? For the fourth video in the "Why Community Matters" video series, JUNO CEO Josh Hotsenpiller talks with me about the need for updates…
On Thursday, June 17th at 3:30 pm ET, join Ron Skinner for a 21 in 21 Talk on "Cost, Price, and Value in Your Sponsorships." Ron on Ron: "I have a passion for helping others be better at what they do. To make that happen, I’ve spent the last 16…
On Thursday, June 17th at 2:30 pm ET, join Steven Policastro for a 21 in 21 Talk on "The Importance of the Parent!" What you will learn from this talk: Individualized parent-led instruction is important! Learn how education systems are being optimized globally to support families and communities in accessing…
For the third video in the "Why Community Matters" video series, I talk with JUNO CEO Josh Hotsenpiller about the need for personal value in a community. Eventually, maybe sooner rather than later, a community member will want to know, "what's in it for me?" The harder that question is…
We are in the midst of a Creator Renaissance and Vivian Chan is ready for it. Vivian believes that disruption often starts at the intersection of things — with many of the best ideas coming from outside one’s immediate domain or industry. As a technology executive, Vivian has been involved…
Shared resources are nice! But what kind of shared responsibility do you offer your community members? “What happens in organizations, especially membership [organizations], is everyone assumes someone else is going to do it.” Leaders in healthy communities provide clarity for community members about their roles and responsibilities in the community.…
What role does community play in your creativity? 👶 From the time we are born, so many of us seem to witness a loss in our curiosity about ourselves, others, and about the world around us. We question our creativity. We imagine so many others have so much more of…
Have you ever wondered if you would benefit from focusing on your personal leadership strategy? On Tuesday at 2:30 pm ET, listen in to Cheryl Williams as she talks about the importance of investing in your own goal setting and achievement, through a leadership coach that provides trusted advice, thought…
Tuesday at 2 pm ET, hear from Lidia Varesco Racoma as she shares why your association needs a brand guide. Lidia Varesco Racoma of Lidia Varesco Design in Chicago empowers organizations to make a change through strategic branding and marketing design. She is a blogger and speaker and leads branding…
Watch the first video from the "Why Community Matters" series with me LIVE and stay for a special follow-up interview with JUNO CEO Josh Hotsenpiller talking about community and connection! The show, which hits the Association Chat YouTube channel today (Friday, June 4), features 10 episodes that each address a…
In a world full of tech solutions, what is the latest tech you should try out? We’re here to talk about it! For this “Try This Tech” episode, we are talking with Humphrey Chen, the co-founder and CEO CLIPr.ai. He used to be the Head of Amazon's Computer Vision Key…