Conversations by Association

Pat Blake has energy and passion for many things – especially change. In this episode, hear how she identifies and embraces new opportunities – from transitioning to a new CEO role to becoming president of ASAE. Pat offers practical advice and insights regarding small group dynamics, building trust and how to navigate difficult issues and isolation faced by today’s CEOs.

Finding the good advisors and mentors can be a challenge in your career, complicated at times by the efforts to sustain those valuable relationships. On this episode take a peek inside a long-time mentoring relationship with Marilyn and Lindsey as we discuss forming and sustaining valuable relationships in your career.

Knowing what you want to do and who can help you get the right position is challenging -- but not for Mitch Dvorak. He has reinvented himself multiple times and leveraged meaningful connections along the way. Hear how Mitch has moved from policy work to association management, including leadership roles with a start-up patient safety organization, various medical societies and most recently, an association that spans the globe.

“If you don’t advocate for yourself, who will? You have to have the confidence to step up and talk about your accomplishments.” Knowing what you want to do and who can help you get the right position is challenging — but not for Mitch Dvorak. He has reinvented himself multiple times and leveraged meaningful connections … Read More Read More

Wisdom is not defined by age alone, an adage clearly proven by this uplifting panel of successful professionals who are in their first decade of association work. Hear what Allison Lundberg, Lindsey Josephs, and Evan Rotert experienced as they entered the profession—from discomfort to discovery. These emerging leaders are helping to innovate their associations while also finding unique ways to expand their experiences and hone their skills.

Wisdom is not defined by age alone, an adage clearly proven by this uplifting panel of successful professionals who are in their first decade of association work. Hear what Allison Lundberg, Lindsey Josephs, and Evan Rotert experienced as they entered the profession—from discomfort to discovery. These emerging leaders are helping to innovate their associations while … Read More Read More

Not everyone is comfortable taking calculated risks. Paul Pomerantz, however, seeks and sees opportunities in the spaces where others might only see challenges. Check out this episode to energize yourself and help you be more aware of how to navigate challenging situations and engage in volunteer leadership opportunities as you navigate your career in association management.

Not everyone is comfortable taking calculated risks. Paul Pomerantz, however, seeks and sees opportunities in the spaces where others might only see challenges. Check out this episode to energize yourself and help you be more aware of how to navigate challenging situations and engage in volunteer leadership opportunities as you navigate your career in association … Read More Read More

On this inaugural episode, Michelle Mason discusses what it means to be a “forever learner” and how she went from association temp to CEO—with several important stops along the way. Tune in for sage advice and thought-provoking conversation about how our work environments and people can shape and strengthen our own career and leadership pathways.

On this inaugural episode, Michelle Mason discusses what it means to be a “forever learner” and how she went from association temp to CEO—with several important stops along the way. Tune in for sage advice and thought provoking conversation about how our work environments and people can shape and strengthen our own career and leadership … Read More Read More