Radio Free 501c - a podcast about Nonprofit Management

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This week's topic: Discussion, Division, and the Dark Legacy of the Tennis Court

Episode 269: Inclusive Communications help to create meaningful connections -- how can we do this effectively? That's what Jerrica Thurman, CAE, President and CEO of Elation Communications, is here to talk about! Jerrica shares how her interest in inclusive communications started, her framework for inclusive communications, and her commitment to building awareness of this practice. It's all about recognizing and appreciating our differences and finding common ground for conversation. We discuss compassion, empathy, and how the power of a question should not be underestimated. What would you like to know about inclusive communications? Share a comment!

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Episode 268: We kick off Season 7 with first time guest and friend Wendy Kavanagh, CAE! Wendy is an experienced association CEO and is a leader that never gets stuck in a rut. She shares her experiences working with volunteers across her association and with external partners to bring programs to life that enhance the experiences of the association's members. Building relationships, sharing knowledge, and bringing ideas into reality is what Wendy enjoys the most, and she shares tips and insights into how she has evolved as a leader. We have a lot of fun in this episode so you don't want to miss it! What would you like to do better to increase volunteer engagement? Share a comment!

Episode 267: As we near the end of 2024, we all consider what we might want to do differently in the new year. Many of us want to be more present and less distracted, especially when we are with other people. But how can we do that? Cue my returning guest, Kevin Tuuaga, Vice President of Education at LeadingAge CA. He brings his expertise in events to this conversation as well as his attitude of gratitude. Kevin shares advice about why being present matters, supporting and showing gratitude to vendors and sponsors, tips for being in the moment at events, and the ripple effect of engagement. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation about really being there. What helps you be present in the moment? Share a comment!

"Association Chapter Systems: From Frustrating

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter Rogue Speak.

This week's topic: Achieving a Life-Long Goal Feels Great!

Episode 266: Have you ever thought about writing a book? Me too! I finally did with the support and guidance of my guest, Carl Weaver, CAE, President of Broken Column Press. An author himself, Carl shares his insights on creating space to write, how writing a book demonstrates your expertise and can broaden your clientele, and how it boosts your image. We also have our usual fun side conversations, like how are Associations like the story, "Planet of the Apes"? If you want to learn more about ideation to publication you don't want to miss this one! What keeps you from writing? Share a comment!

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This week's topic:

AWTC Does it Again! Advance Conference is a Hit!

Episode 265: When things change too fast for us to keep up, and it seems like the things that made sense are gone, it can be frightening. In a novel of an incredibly disruptive time, the French Revolution, Charles Dickens wrote "A Tale of Two Cities," and he started the story with: "It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." It is a story of disruption -- just like the era in which we live today. The 21st century is just about 25 years old -- it's time to change the way you lead. How can we do our best in a changing world? In this episode, I talk with Michael Butera of Association Activision and Cheryl Ronk, CAE, of SoRight LLC about the importance of Adaptive Leadership and how it helps you Define Your Impact. We discuss purposeful evolution in real time, intentional agility in a disruptive environment, and making the most of the patterns and differences affecting your organization. We all agree that adaptation is the new super power! What do you think? Share a comment!