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

This week's topic: The Future of Nonprofit Boards is the Nonprofit Future

Episode 295: This episode supported by USAE News! DMOs (Destination Marketing Organizations) are the current evolution of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. These groups are contributing strongly to the concept of Placemaking and creating vibrant destinations where people can connect. If you are not quite sure what these terms mean -- I didn't either until I spoke with my guests Rob Hunden, President & CEO, and Jay Burress, Executive Vice President-Tourism of Hunden Partners. They explain it all in a way that is relatable to what we do in associations inside and outside of our conferences and events. Whether you are new to the concept of DMOs and Placemaking or you are a seasoned event planner, you will get a lot out of this conversation. What questions do you have about the future of connection? Share a comment!

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

This week's topic: Don't Chase People Away with Thoughtless Service

Episode 294: Component Relations is one of the most fulfilling and challenging areas of association management. I loved being a Component Relations Professional (CRP) and that's why I thoroughly enjoyed this week's conversation with my guest Samyuktha Neeraja, MPH, CAE. A CRP that brings enthusiasm, positivity, and a love for the work, Samyuktha guides her members with a genuine concern for their long-term success. We swap stories, share advice, and have a great time discussing something we truly love! Whether you are new to component relations, are experienced, or just want to learn more you will get a lot out of this episode. What do you think is the most important thing about component relations? Share a comment!

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

Episode 293: This episode supported by USAE News! He's back! It's Carl Weaver, Publisher, Broken Column Press with another question about associations in our movie series. This time we are discussing "How are Associations like the movie 'Cool Hand Luke'?" From failures to communicate, ideas that seemed good at the time, and shiny distractions this movie seems like an association handbook. Or does it? Join us and find out! How do you think associations are like the movie "Cool Hand Luke"? Share a comment!

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

Episode 292: Have you ever wondered how to get the most out of a conversation with a consultant? Then this is the episode for you! My guest Vinnu Deshetty of Event ROI Coach is here to share her tips on creating valuable projects that deliver the outcomes your organization wants. We discuss how to design the dialogue, identifying outcomes -- they may not be what you think they are! -- and how to be open and flexible in project development. Yes, we do discuss the delicate topic of fees. We also have fun talking about our shared identity of being "data nerds." What questions would you like to ask a consultant? Share a comment!

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

Episode 291: Those of us in the profession of association management often joke that when we were kids, we didn't say "when I grow up, I want to be an association executive." But what if both your parents were in "the biz"? And what if they were not just in the biz, they were forward thinking trend setting Chief Staff Executives? And what if you grew up in a state society and now you are a member? We have lots of questions and my guests bring the answers! It's Owen Kavanagh of the Atlanta Apartment Association, Wendy Kavanagh, CAE, of the National Protein & Food Distributors Association, and Damian Kavanagh, CAE, of MISBO! That's right folks: we've hit the Kavanagh Trifecta! This conversation covers family dynamics, respectfully disagreeing, and the joy that comes from the work we do. Don't miss this delightful conversation with these association leaders. What did you want to be when you grew up? Share a comment!