Association Forum CEOnly Podcast

AF Talks - A New Start for Destination Vancouver - Royce Chwin

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:13:00 +0000

Engaging discussion with Destination Vancouver’s CEO Royce Chwin and Michelle Mason

AF Talks- Digital Rescaling Skills of the Future- Roy Chomko

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:21:00 +0000

Michelle Mason speaks with Roy Chomko, President and CEO of Adage Technologies, about digital rescaling skills of the future.

AF Talks- Robb Lee- Strategic Marketing And Communications

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 18:18:00 +0000

Michelle Mason speaks with ASAE's Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Robb Lee about strategic communications in associations.

AF Talks- How the Art of Storytelling Can Help You Heal- Michael Fosberg

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 15:08:00 +0000

Michelle Mason speaks with author and activist Michael Fosberg on the Art of Storytelling, and its power for change and healing.

AF Talks- Change Management- Scott Stuart

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:25:00 +0000

In this episode of the AF Talks podcast, Michelle Mason,
FASAE, CAE speaks with Scott Stuart, CEO of the Turnaround Management
Association, on managing change.

AF Talks- Emotional Intelligence in Associations- Deborah Zabloudil

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:03:00 +0000

Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE speaks with Debra Zabloudil, CAE, FACHE, President & CEO of the Learning Studio on understanding emotional intelligence in associations.

Using Mindfulness When Everything Around Us Is Out of Control with Kristen Johnson Brogan (Part 2)

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Thu, 28 May 2020 19:56:00 +0000

Kristen Johnson Brogan, The Chief Mindful Living Officer at On Target Living, discusses the use of mindfulness in uncertain times. https://kristenbrogan.com/

Using Mindfulness When Everything Around Us Is Out of Control with Kristen Johnson Brogan (Part 1)

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Thu, 21 May 2020 14:51:00 +0000

Kristen Johnson Brogan, The Chief Mindful Living Officer at On Target Living, discusses the use of mindfulness in uncertain times.

Legal Issues When Dealing with COVID-19 with Kimberly Pendo

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Tue, 05 May 2020 18:57:00 +0000

Michelle Mason speaks with Kimberly Pendo of Chicago Law Partners on the Legal Issues when Dealing with COVID-19.

Episode 17- Entrepreneurial Leadership in Associations- Stacey Hanke

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:35:00 +0000

Michelle Mason speaks with Stacey Hanke of Stacey Hanke Inc. on the topic of Entrepreneurial Leadership in Associations.

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Episode 16: Anti-Discrimination Laws - Mary Lynn Fayoumi

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:01:00 +0000

Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, speaks with Mary Lynn Fayoumi CAE, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP of HR Source on new Illinois anti-discrimination laws.

The Association Forum is presenting this podcast for educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice or a legal opinion. Please consult a lawyer if you have legal questions, or for advice concerning any specific situations.

Episode 15: Brad Dean- Discover Puerto Rico

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 20:47:00 +0000

Association Forum President and CEO Michelle Mason speaks with Brad Dean of Discover Puerto about the recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria, and Puerto Rico's resurgence as a top meetings and travel destination.

Episode 14 - Dave Lutz

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 19:19:00 +0000

Dave Lutz is the managing director of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting and an expert in spotting and understanding conference trends. In this episode, he speaks with Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE about how conferences are adapting to the new speed of business - particularly healthcare and medical meetings.

Episode Thirteen, Jeff De Cagna

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 20:37:00 +0000

On this episode of the CEOnly Podcast, Michelle Mason interviews Jeff De Cagna, FRSA, FASAE. De Cagna is executive advisor for Foresight First LLC, located in Reston, Virginia, and a respected contrarian thinker on the future of associating and associations.

Episode Twelve: Neen James

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Fri, 03 May 2019 15:53:00 +0000

On this episode of the CEOnly Podcast, Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, interviews Neen James, a renowned speaker and the author of the top selling leadership books Folding Time and Attention Pays.

Episode Eleven: Linda Maclachlan

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 19:40:00 +0000

This episode of the CEOnly Podcast features Linda Maclachlan, founder and chief executive officer of Entara, a leader in IT Managed Services. They discussed the need for agility and adaptability when building consulting and business services, as well as the importance of understanding the unique value that your business brings to the table as a supplier.

Episode Ten: Christie Tarantino-Dean

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 21:04:00 +0000

In this episode of the CEOnly Podcast, Michelle Mason, CAE, FASAE, interviews Christie Tarantino-Dean, FASAE, CAE, the CEO of the Institute of Food Technologists. Tarantino-Dean was Mason’s predecessor at Association Forum, serving as president and CEO until 2014. The topic of discussion is diversity and inclusion, spotlighting the work that IFT is doing in supporting and growing their diverse membership, including the creation of a leadership pipeline.

This episode of the CEOnly Podcast is sponsored by Destination Cleveland.

Episode Nine: Stephanie Leese Emrich

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:23:00 +0000

In this episode, Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, talks to Stephanie Leese Emrich. Emrich is a leading expert in customer service, speaking and advising organizations on providing high-level customer experience. She is the Chief Service Officer of ServiceSpeaks Solutions, the President of the National Customer Service Association Chicagoland Chapter and a former college professor and hotel executive.

Episode Eight: Henry S. Givray

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:59:00 +0000

On this episode of the CEOnly Podcast, Michelle Mason, CAE, FASAE, talks with Henry Givray. Givray is the former CEO and current chairman of the board of directors of SmithBucklin about his leadership philosophy and how association executives can be effective and trusted leaders.

Episode Seven: Tom Dolan and Kari Natale

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 19:38:00 +0000

On this episode of the CEOnly Podcast, Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE moderates a discussion between Tom Dolan, PhD, FACHE, CAE, and Kari Natale, CAE on the topic of mentoring relationships. Dolan has served as Natale’s mentor since they met while both working at the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). They discuss the importance of the mentoring relationship and how that relationship can bolster the professional and personal growth of both the mentor and mentee.

Episode Six: Stephen Stahr

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:08:00 +0000

On this episode, Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, is joined by Stephen P. Stahr, CAE for a conversation about mindfulness in the workplace. Stahr is CEO of the Million Dollar Round Table and a two-time Honors Awards recipient, having won both the John C. Thiel award and the Inspiring Leader award. Michelle and Stephen talk about how leaders can be mindful about how their decisions affect their employees, their volunteers and their members, as well as how mindfulness can change in different cultures.

This episode of the CEOnly Podcast is sponsored by Visit Dallas, Visit Phoenix, and Visit Seattle.

Episode Five: Gary LaBranche

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:59:00 +0000

Gary LaBranche, CAE, FASAE, has held executive leadership positions at a number of associations, including serving as president and CEO of Association Forum. Gary joins Michelle to discuss his new book The Association CEO Succession Toolkit.

Episode Four: Sheri Jacobs

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:39:00 +0000

In Pivot Point: Reshaping Your Business When It Matters Most, Sheri Jacobs, FASAE, CAE, writes that associations need to be nimble organizations. Addressing the challenges and disruptions that face our industry requires an ability to adapt or else risk being left behind. In this episode, Sheri discusses the insights she gleaned from interviewing dozens of association executives while writing her new book.

This episode of the CEOnly Podcast is graciously sponsored by Meet Minneapolis.

Episode Three: Kathleen Wood

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 14:13:00 +0000

On Episode 3 of the CEOnly Podcast, Michelle Mason talks with Kathleen Wood about cross-generational mentorship. With five different generations currently in the workplace, how can leaders into the knowledge base that each group brings to the table?

Episode Two: Rob Paterkiewicz

education@associationforum.org (Association Forum) — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:00:00 +0000

Rob Paterkiewicz, CAE, MBA is the CEO of Selected Independent Funeral Homes and the immediate past-chair of the Association Forum board of directors. Recently, Paterkiewicz oversaw a combination awareness and feasibility study on the Selected Education Trust, the 501(c)(6) arm of the organization, to gauge member awareness of its philanthropic initiatives and determine how to increase interest and support for its programs. In this episode, a companion piece to his article in the June/July issue of FORUM, “The Rewards of Philanthropy”, Rob discusses how organizations can strengthen its mission and bottom line through effective fundraising.