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Ep 33: Accelerating Initiatives in an Era of Disruption

Ep 33: Accelerating Initiatives in an Era of Disruption

Join us this week as our guest, Dean West, President of Association Laboratory, talks to us about how the pandemic accelerated initiatives in the association industry—what could have taken five years is now only taking a couple of months to execute. With lots of pros and cons, Sherry and Dean discuss that while face to face meetings are still very much important, associations are currently still finding their feet in balancing and incorporating traditional and virtual strategies to extend substantial reach in audience. We know a lot of association executives have a lot to say about this topic so leave us a comment below!

 

Ep 31: Using the Power of Data in Growing Your Association

Ep 31: Using the Power of Data in Growing Your Association

How are you using your data? Are you using it correctly in your association to make a difference? This week, John Challice, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Hum, talks to us about the value of data and its strategic components. Join the conversation as Sherry and John discuss the reasons why first party data is the key to moving to the next level of member value and why associations should learn how to use it to their advantage.

 

 

Ep 30: Curiosity Drives the Growth Mindset

Ep 30: Curiosity Drives the Growth Mindset

Breaking down silos to get the right people who can perform the job is not an easy task. Apart from having the right technology, Eric O’Connor, Chief Growth Officer of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, talks about why identifying people in your organization that have the innate need to grow and make a difference and giving them the right opportunities is an important starting point of digital transformation.

 

 

 

Ep 29: Ramping Up Digital Transformation in the Hotel Industry

Ep 29: Ramping Up Digital Transformation in the Hotel Industry

Digital transformation in the hotel industry started way before the pandemic, but the crisis gave it the push it needs down the hill. This week’s guest, Bill Elliot, President & CEO of the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA), shares some insights on the things WHLA did to keep their heads above water, while taking a step back to look at internal systems that will help increase productivity and efficiency.

Ep 28: Shifting the Paradigm to Focus on Staff Well-Being

Ep 28: Shifting the Paradigm to Focus on Staff Well-Being

Join us this week with our guest, Stephen Peeler, Executive Director at Infectious Diseases Society of America Foundation. Sherry and Stephen talk about how the IDSA Foundation saw the pandemic as an opportunity to not only change its business model but also the way it thinks about its staff. The organization concentrated on what it was going to stop doing to effectively ramp up its pandemic preparedness and response.

Ep 27: Building the Framework for a Healthier Work Environment

Ep 27: Building the Framework for a Healthier Work Environment

Join us this week as our guest Nancy MacRae, CEO of the Emergency Nurses Association, talks about leadership during and post-pandemic. Tune in as Sherry and Nancy discuss how the pandemic strengthened the value of associations and how they can continue to represent and grow impact by delivering value and being adaptable.

 

 

Ep 23: Simplifying the Road to Excellence

Ep 23: Simplifying the Road to Excellence

Perfection through simplification is never easy, but this is what our guest, Garth Jordan, CEO of American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), is advocating for at his organization. For this episode, Sherry and Garth talk about simplifying the association business model through redirection of resources and elimination of visions that are not aligned with the association’s core purpose. Stay tuned!

 

Ep 22: Driving Value to Increase Member Engagement

Ep 22: Driving Value to Increase Member Engagement

This week, let’s dive into member engagement and what future membership will look like. Sherry Budziak, .orgSource Founder and CEO, interviews Tom Morrison, CEO of Metal Treating Institute Management, about membership challenges and opportunities, as well as insight on how they successfully managed their association’s first in-person event, while making sure attendees feel comfortable and reassured.

 

 

 

Ep 20: Relearning How to Build the Wheel of the Future

Ep 20: Relearning How to Build the Wheel of the Future

Stop. Listen. And Learn. These are the first steps that Ken Slaw, Executive Director for the Society of Vascular Surgery, did to realign his thoughts on how to go forward in the midst of the pandemic. Come tune in as .orgSource Founder and CEO Sherry Budziak interviews Ken on how he managed to implement new programs and discovered new initiatives that moved his organization forward despite the less-than-ideal business landscape.

 

Ep 19: Resilient Leadership in Challenging Times

Ep 19: Resilient Leadership in Challenging Times

This week’s episode shines light on resilient leadership and evolving workplace culture as Sherry Budziak, .orgSource Founder and CEO, interviews Bill Bruce, CEO of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). Listen and learn how Bill positioned ACOEM for success and his thoughts on why flexibility and receptivity to change remains key for continuous progress.

 

 

Ep 18: Journey to Becoming CEO

Ep 18: Journey to Becoming CEO

Join us this week as Sharon Rice, Managing Director of Business Strategy at .orgSource, interviews David Martin, CEO of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, on his journey to becoming CEO. Learn about mentorship, dedication, and what it takes to be successful in this executive role.

 

 

Ep 17: Strengthening Partnerships in the Digital Age

Ep 17: Strengthening Partnerships in the Digital Age

This week we continue our conversation about association sponsorships and the role that technology plays in it. Join Kevin Ordonez, President and Managing Director of Digital Strategy at .orgSource, as he interviews subject-matter expert Scott Oser, President of Scott Oser Associates. If you’re an association struggling to find support or you’re finding ways to have a better relationship with your partners, then this episode is worth a listen. Join the discussion and learn more.

Ep 15: The Impact of Open Access and Other Publishing Trends on Associations

Ep 15: The Impact of Open Access and Other Publishing Trends on Associations

#newepisodealert! For this #podcast episode, Sharon Rice, Managing Director of Business Strategy at .orgSource, is joined by .orgSource Senior Consultant Stephen Welch. For over 25 years as a senior association leader, Stephen has successfully navigated the rapidly changing publishing industry and is here today to talk about the impact of open access and other publishing trends on the association world.

Ep 14: Partnering to Advance in a Post-Pandemic World

Ep 14: Partnering to Advance in a Post-Pandemic World

After a year and a half living in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. But the big question is, what’s on the other side? What changes are going to reverse and what changes are going to stick? Join .orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy Sharon Rice and Association for Supply Management CEO Abe Eshkenazi as they discuss what associations need to advance in a post-pandemic world.