It's Monday! Time for another episode of Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia! Today we conclude our three-part series on CyberSecurity with a serious discussion of Ransomware. EVERYONE and EVERY ORGANIZATION can be a victim of this dangerous and costly cyber attack. It's not how much money you have or how big your organization is: it's all about how strong your online security is. Sanjay Deo of 24by7 Security outlines "A Day in the Life of Ransomware" and what happens if you pay -- and what happens if you don't. Find out how and why hackers commit this heinous online crime. 

This episode: we continue our CyberSecurity Series featuring Sanjay Deo of 24by7 Security. In Part 1 we discussed Phishing and how we can be more aware of this tactic for gaining access to our data. In Part 2 (this episode!) we talk about using Public WiFi and how it can be cyber-dangerous. Is the person next to you a hacker surfing the WiFi at your favorite coffee shop? Or are they just working? You can't tell because there is no "look" for hackers. But you can be prepared with a VPN, virus software, and using your computer's built in protections. Don't be Cyber Sad -- watch this series and enjoy surfing the net!

It's Monday! Time for another episode of Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia brought to you by Rogue Tulips Nonprofit Consulting. This week, we talk with Rob Miller of Gravitate Solutions about Virtual Event Data: Engage Members and Sponsors. Rob discusses how the Virtual Event environment provides a wealth of data to share with sponsors; this helps nonprofits identify value and what is getting sponsors noticed. Most importantly, it provides insight into the member experience! It gives nonprofits what they need to to know to help members get the most out of their engagement with the organization. During the conversation, we mention Scott Oser's work on virtual events and the related blog at GravitateSolutions.com.

This episode: We talk with our guest Margie Bastolla of Margie Bastolla Facilitations about what it takes to Create Impactful Relationships with the C-Suite and beyond! Margie discusses the importance of Trust, Mutual Respect, Common Goals, and Healthy Interdependency. (Yes there is such a thing!) Great discussion and full of learning that you can immediately apply in your own professional life.

Today's episode: we talk with Sanja Kecic (pronounced KAY-keech), an IT Consultant and founding member/Chapter President for the ISACA Belgrade (Serbia) Chapter. Sanja shares her insights on Technology as a Business Driver during the Pandemic for all organization types. It's especially key for membership organizations as a connector of people and delivery mechanism for services. She reminds us to be aware of the personal data we share and to protect our organizational data. Join us for another fun international chat that again demonstrates we have more in common than we don't.

This episode: We discuss the opportunities and challenges in managing life during the COVID-19 pandemic and how we live in the 21st Century. Our guest Lesedi Lesetedi, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Corporate Services, Botswana Open University, shares her insights and optimism about our learning during the pandemic and how it helps us face the challenges. She also brings a volunteer nonprofit leadership perspective due to her work as a member of the Global Advocacy Committee at the Institute of Internal Auditors (IAA), an international association with over 180,000 members. Lesedi is the former International Secretary of IAA's Executive Committee and provides her global view to what nonprofits can do to lead now and in the future.

It's Monday! Time for another episode of Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia, presented by Rogue Tulips Nonprofit Consulting. Today, we discuss Governance Post-Pandemic with Charity Quick, Executive Director of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES). Charity was interviewed, hired, and on-boarded during the pandemic which means ENTIRELY VIRTUAL PROCESS. Since joining BMES, she has not met the Board members in person or held an in person board meeting. Much of the conversation centers on re-imagining your organization across all domains! We discuss assessing risk, finding opportunities, and taking action. Join us for another energetic conversation about the influence of the pandemic on everything.  #roguetulips #gorogue

It's Monday! Time for another episode of "Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia." Today we talk with Bruce Rosenthal of Bruce Rosenthal Associates (and member of the Rogue Tulips Network) and Chris Gloede of Ricochet. These two thought leaders partnered on THE paper about sponsorship and corporate partnerships in the Virtual Era. We discussed the challenges, opportunities, and the ethics of data collection in the virtual realm and how these intersect to provide unique and valuable member experiences. It's not bad for the sponsors either! Listen and see why this paper should be downloaded. Get your copy here https://bit.ly/NewSponsorshipModel

It's Monday! Time for another episode of "Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia." Today we speak with our guest Lucy Brazier, CEO of Marcham Publishing and Publisher of "Executive Secretary" magazine about delivering exceptional value in uncertain times. Just by working more effectively with administrative professional staff, one organization increased productivity by 28%! Lucy discusses identifying where you should spend your time -- and where you should delegate -- which improves team performance and increases the value you deliver to all your stakeholders. Marcham Publishing offers courses and magazines for administrative professionals AND a 50% discount for those working in the nonprofit area. Get a different perspective on what your work day could look like and why you shouldn't underestimate your assistant.

Today's episode: We talk with guest Kimberly Stansell, CMP, of Strategic Planning Partners about what Events and Meetings will look like after the pandemic. Kimberly's overall conclusion is that how it ends will dictate how things evolve in the future. But in the meantime, she has tips for dealing with the pandemic and shares best practices for meeting planners. Want to know what else she shared? Listen!