Association Chat Podcast

In this enlightening episode of Association Chat, host KiKi L'Italien sits down with Mark Wallach, CEO Emeritus of Engagement Mobile Strategies, to delve into the future of member engagement. Together, they unravel the complexities of using technology to enhance connectivity, foster relationships, and empower leaders in the association landscape.  From challenges to opportunities, this discussion offers a comprehensive view of how associations can leverage technology to create deeper connections.  Don't miss this fascinating conversation filled with innovative insights and actionable strategies.

Look, we know times can be tough in association marketing (and for your own personal branding, as well!). But Sherron Washington is determined to show us how to transform our challenges into opportunities. Learn how she has continued to build her brand, start a meaningful movement (#YourWorthIsValued), and grow her business(es) in the midst of a global pandemic. Find out how what Sherron thinks associations need to know about marketing in today's difficult climate and how she has elevated her personal brand to experience greater resilience and opportunity! - Intro to Sherron Washington [00:00] - “Stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready!” [01:10] - Part of what your business is all about is speaking and training – you hold incredible leadership events – how have you adapted your business in 2020? [3:41] - You aren’t afraid of making big statements and making waves – can you talk with me about the #YourWorthIsValued campaign I saw earlier this year on DC’s Fox5 news? #YourWorthIsValued social media campaign is designed to combat negative images seen in media. [8:19] - Advice for people facing challenges and uncertainty in their careers or professions. [14:02] - Can other people really support you and be happy for your success? What is the benefit of having your own tribe? [17:35] - What do you think association marketers need to know this year when it comes to marcomm efforts? [21:59] - On the importance of considering the association's mission statement for complex communications and any economical challenges your organization may face. [28:29] - At the end of every interview, I have started asking the podcast guest the question of the week that I ask in the private Facebook group for Association Chat. This week's question: "What is your best advice for someone who wants to work in associations?" [48:50] A leading expert in the marcomm industry, Sherron provides innovative, solution-driven insight, that identifies ideal marketing techniques. #BrandBuilding #personalbrand #BoostYourBrand

In this episode, the Association Women Technology Champions (AWTC) and Association Chat joined forces for a session on Event Technology Stacks!  Events and meetings are central to associations, but often the technology supporting them is anything but centralized. Today, a successful event often requires a cornucopia of systems, from exhibit management systems to registration systems. This is the Event Technology Stack. The quality of your Event Technology Stack can dramatically affect your bottom line and attendee experience. This episode was unique and offered an interactive, frank discussion with leading experts in association events to learn about how to build and perfect your Event Technology Stack.

Blake and KiKi laugh about not going to their high school reunions while David Burkus shares why it's those dormant ties that could amount to selling the UFC.  David is a best-selling author, sought after speaker and associate professor of leadership and innovation at Oral Roberts University. His newest book, Friend of a Friend, offers readers a new perspective on how to grow their networks and build key connections—one based on the science of human behavior, not rote networking advice. He’s delivered keynotes to the leaders of Fortune 500 companies and the future leaders of the United States Naval Academy. His TED talk has been viewed over 1.9 million times and he is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review. Check out his website: https://davidburkus.com  We talked about: - Which areas of your network provide the best source of new ideas and insights - Where the potential blind spots and weak points in your network are - How to foster authentic, collaborative relationships - How to effectively grow and strengthen your network - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Superheroes and Neil Gaiman - The history of the UFC ...it was an interesting conversation! Join David Burkus and Association Chat host KiKi L'Italien for a discussion about the science behind successful networking.

In 2015 Nancy Belmont launched a project called the Courage Wallthat captured the attention of national and international media. The Courage Wall is a huge public chalkboard that reads, “I WISH I HAD THE COURAGE TO . . . ®” Nancy was interviewed on the TODAY Show, was featured internationally on Al Jazeera Network, and was highlighted in print media including The Washington Postand Forbes Magazine. The project was even tweeted by First Lady Michelle Obama. In 2016, Nancy launched the UNITY Project, interactive public art that aims to bring people together to celebrate individuality and strengthen the ties that bind us together. The project went viral with an Upworthy video that captured over 8 million views. Nancy created a manual to empower others to bring UNITY to their communities. To-date, over 1,000 people from 47 states and 30 countries have downloaded the manual. In December of 2016, she created Be the Light, a project that helped people identify how they would share their light with the world. Over the course of four weeks, thousands of people lit candles and wrote intentions of actions they would take to spread light and love. The moving ABC story on the project recently won an Emmy Award. In June of 2017, Nancy launched Soar, a project that encourages people to let go of burdens that hold them back from stepping into their best selves. Participants identify a burden they are ready to release, write that burden on a rock and place the rock in a bin. Then they are invited to hang a brightly colored origami bird to symbolize their lightness and freedom from that burden. The project helps us understand that we are not alone in the human journey and reminds us of our individual and collective greatness. Nancy’s latest project, The Sanctuary, highlights people’s inner critic. Participants identify a negative thought about themselves that does not serve them. They discard that thought by writing it on a slip of paper that is ceremonially burned at the end of the project. They then craft a positive affirmation to take its place and write it on a colorful disc. Participants hang their positive affirmations in a field surrounded by thousands of other expansive thoughts, creating a sanctuary of limitless thinking. Association Chat Association Chat (est. 2009) is an online community and weekly chat that takes place on Tuesdays at 2pm ET onhttps://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien. You can connect with the association community throughout the week on Twitter using the hashtag #assnchat or through the Facebook Group. Association Chat remains free (and only allows for one sponsor per episode) and takes me dozens of hours a month to research, write, facilitate, and schedule and thousands of dollars to sustain. If you find any meaning and value in what I do, please consider becoming a patron with a recurring monthly donation of your choosing on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/associationchat.  Find out more about Association Chat at http://associationchat.com/.  (*"Cheekily" hashtagged from the beginning! #assnchat – yes, we know what it looks like and no, we aren't changing it.*) KiKi L'Italien serves as host for the chat with regular guests and quarterly live events along with creative collaborations with industry thought leaders. Association Chat: https://www.associationchat.com  See Past Episodes: https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien Where to Subscribe/Get Involved/Learn More Website: https://associationchat.com/ Facebook Group (private):https://www.facebook.com/groups/AssociationChat/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/association-chat-podcast/id1221431539   Google Play: http://bit.ly/googleassnchat iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/association-chat-28628199/?cmp=web_share Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/association-chat-podcast Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kiki-litalien YouTube: https://youtu.be/RWiKUrUWxcg Watch Live: https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/amplifiedgrowth RSS Feed: http://getamplified.libsyn.com/rss

There should be no doubt that the future of learning and work will look vastly different than its present; the profound implications of accelerating technology adoption, an aging workforce, economic inequality and other factors will see to that. If associations are going to be influential contributors to shaping that future, however, their decision-makers will need to shift current thinking in fundamental ways, steer clear of counterproductive hype and focus on how their organizations can meaningfully help their current and future stakeholders thrive in this dynamic environment.  Join KiKi and association contrarian Jeff De Cagna of Foresight First LLC for a provocative conversation! Crowdcast URL: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/from-hype-to-help *Did you know you can receive regular short association-related updates on your Amazon Alexa devices? Subscribe to the Association Chat Flash Briefing at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CLLXXWQ  

For this episode of Association Chat, we explore the Race for Relevance with author and association consultant Mary Byers.  It's been a few years since Race for Relevance and the follow-up to that book (co-authored with Harrison Coerver), Road to Relevance, were published.  Are Race's "Five Radical Changes" still the right initiatives association execs need to employ to "energize" in governance, management, and strategy? What has Byers witnessed in her experiences with associations since then? Have associations become more nimble or are we still in danger of losing out to commercial enterprises that can supply the same benefits with speed? What should association leaders be paying attention to these days to better navigate their careers and the future of their organizations in the age of continuous disruption? We'll talk about all of this and more on this show. Please listen and tell me what you think via the socials or email.  

For this episode of Association Chat, I was live with Ryan Williams (@ryanjwill on Twitter) to learn about the Influencer Economy. Are you curious about influencer marketing or how to become an influencer yourself? This is the episode you've been waiting for. What does Ryan Williams know about The Influencer Economy? Quite a bit. He wrote the book! Marketers are asking themselves how to use influencers in their marketing and many more people are asking how to become influencers themselves! Learn how in this episode. #associations #assnchat #ideas18 #asae #nonprofits 🆒

Sexual harassment in Hollywood and Silicon Valley is dominating news cycles. Many people in the association and meetings space wonder when the eye of the storm will turn toward their industries and make examples of them. Others are concerned whether they've done enough to protect their employees and members from harm.  For this Association Chat, I talk with the brilliant journo/professor/podcast host Ashley Milne-Tyte about the problems our society faces with sexual harassment in the workplace, what some leaders are doing to prevent it, and steps we can take to improve on this issue. More about Ashley (from her LinkedIn profile):  Podcast host, broadcaster, writer, teacher. I produce stories for Marketplace, NPR, WNYC and Voice of America and have written for publications including Metro, the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Phoenix Focus, Women of Influence and Quill, the Society of Professional Journalists magazine. I teach writing and audio reporting skills to Columbia J-School graduate students. In 2017 I have worked with podcast companies Gimlet Creative and Pineapple Street to host branded podcasts.  You can find links to much of my work and read more about my services at my website, http://www.ashleymilnetyte.com.  My podcasts can all be heard at http://www.TheBroadExperience.com ### Please use URL: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/harassmentinassociations for "Sexual Harassment: Concerns for the Associations and Meetings Industries with Ashley Milne-Tyte"  

If you aren't already thinking about whether or not you are in compliance with the new EU General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR) taking effect in May 2018, you should be. This regulation will impact organizations worldwide, carries hefty penalties for those who abuse or ignore their responsibilities, and is ushering in a new day for better data privacy and data hygiene for everyone.  But what do YOU need to know right now to make sure you are on the right path? This show's guests include two high profile UK-based GDPR experts, an association CEO, and an association industry technology consultant leading the way in organizing leaders for GDPR readiness. If you have questions about your data and responsibilities with the GDPR, register for this free chat! Confirmed Guests include: Dr. Rachel O’Connell, Chief Information Officer, The Trust Bridge  Rachel O’Connell (Co-Founder of The TrustBridge) is one of the preeminent authorities on electronic identification and age verification and has worked with The Digital Policy Alliance (EURIM) which is the politically neutral, cross-party policy voice in Europe of the internet and technology sector. Rachel led the Age Verification Group of the Digital Policy Alliance and is the author of a Publicly Available Specification (PAS) and technical standard entitled PAS 1296 on an Online Age Checking code of practice, which was published by the British Standards Institution in August 2017. Rachel was the fifth person to join the start-up social networking platform, Bebo, and was instrumental in operationally building the business, which was acquired by AOL in 2008 for $850M. Before joining Bebo, Rachel led a series of highly successful large-scale Pan-European projects, which involved managing teams located in 19 countries across Europe. In 2000, Rachel set up the Cyberspace Research Unit, at the University of Central Lancashire and secured funding from the European Commission to establish and operate the first UK Internet Safety Centre (2000- 2006), which was based at the Cyberspace Research Unit. Rachel’s Ph.D. examined the implications of online pedophile activity for investigative strategies https://www.linkedin.com/in/racheloconnell/ David Clarke, FBCS CITP, Chief Technology Officer David is a leading authority on security issues with experience across Finance, Telecoms, and the Public Sector.  David is a Fellow of the British Computer Society, at the most senior professional grade.  His past work included building secure operations capabilities, often from scratch, and developing a full Cyber incident response. Other projects included the development of CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) on a Financial Intranet which handled $3.5 trillion trading per day and the rollout of managed security services with a $400 million global install base.  David headed up the architecture and oversaw implementation.  David’s accomplishments include:  Achieving multiple Global ISO27001 standard qualifications for several $billion dollar contracts. Development of a PCI-DSS (The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard for a UK Credit Card Transmission Service). Management of Multiple Global Security Operations Centres. Development of a CERT (computer emergency response team) for leading-edge technological deployments and architectures. GDPR Technology Forum – Founder LinkedIn Forum Recognized as one of the top 10 influencers by Thompson Reuter and one of the top 30 most influential thought-leaders and thinkers on social media, in risk management, compliance and reg tech in the UK. Founder and Owner of Linkedin GDPR Technology group 8600 + Members  Twitter @1davidclarke which has 52.8 k Followers   https://paper.li/1DavidClarke/1477816063#/ published 4 times a week A recognized thought leader in the InfoSec industry, David has over 52,800 twitter followers and is the author of a forthcoming book on cyber. https://www.linkedin.com/in/1davidclarke/ David DeLorenzo, CAE, CIO - Technology Management at DelCor Technology Solutions With more than 20 years’ experience in the association space and nearly 15 years as a senior IT executive, David DeLorenzo has a history of dynamic leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and team building.  He is a high-energy leader and visionary who excels at planning and communicating strategic initiatives as they relate to the overall enterprise.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dddelorenzo/ About Association Chat Association Chat is an online community and podcast with a live weekly show interviewing special guests every Tuesday at 2 pm EST. You can learn more about Association Chat at http://associationchat.com/ & https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien. You can connect with the association community throughout the week on Twitter using the hashtag #assnchat or through the Facebook Group. Association Chat remains free for viewers (and only allows for one sponsor per episode). If you find any meaning and value in Association Chat, please consider becoming a patron with a recurring monthly donation of your choosing on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/associationchat. (*"Cheekily" hashtagged from the beginning! #assnchat – yes, we know what it looks like and no, we aren't changing it.*) KiKi L'Italien serves as host for the chat with regular guests and quarterly live events along with creative collaborations with industry thought leaders. Association Chat: http://www.associationchat.com  See Past Episodes: https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien Where to Subscribe/Get Involved/Learn More Website: http://associationchat.com/ Facebook Group (private): https://www.facebook.com/groups/AssociationChat/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/association-chat-podcast/id1221431539   Google Play: http://bit.ly/googleassnchat iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/association-chat-28628199/?cmp=web_share Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/association-chat-podcast Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kiki-litalien YouTube: https://youtu.be/RWiKUrUWxcg Watch Live: https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/amplifiedgrowth

What can we learn about creativity and persistence from the man who holds the Guinness World Record for Most Consecutive Days Writing a Song? Twitter: @songadaymann This show is all about creativity and persistence. Many people who promise they’ll do something consistently, creative or not, give up on it. Maybe they give up for a moment or maybe it's a lifetime.  But in this show, we meet someone who decided to do something every day in January of 2009 and 10 years later he's still doing it.  What can we learn about creativity and persistence from the man who holds the Guinness World Record for Most Consecutive Days Writing a Song? Jonathan Mann is an American singer-songwriter, best known for creating and publishing a new song and video each day since January 2009, under the YouTube channel named "Song A Day." Visit Jonathan Mann on his website at http://jonathanmann.net/ or on Twitter @songadaymann. You can also visit him on his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/therockcookiebottom/videos ***Love Association Chat? Become a patron and support Association Chat today! https://www.patreon.com/associationchat*** ***Where to Subscribe/Get Involved/Learn More*** Website: http://associationchat.com/ Facebook Group (private): https://www.facebook.com/groups/AssociationChat/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/RWiKUrUWxcg iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/association-chat-podcast/id1221431539   Google Play: http://bit.ly/googleassnchat Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/association-chat-podcast Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kiki-litalien Watch Live: https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien  Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/amplifiedgrowth iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-Association-Chat-28628199/

Are we approaching a paradigm shift in the testing industry? Join host KiKi L'Italien for Association Chat as she interviews Dr. Greg Sadesky (@gsadesky) & ANSI Assessor Mickie Rops (@mickierops) about high-stakes testing and remote proctoring.  "The Proctor Is In" explores a topic that might blow the lid off of what you think you know about professional testing. Greg Sadesky is a psychometrician and the Chief Scientific Officer of Yardstick Testing and Training Experts. The company specializes in e-learning and high-stakes testing for professional associations. Mickie S. Rops is a consultant who specializes in educating organizations on credentialing options and guiding them in the decision as to which credentialing program, if any, is the right fit for the challenges they face.  She also conducts audits of full programs or program components to make recommendations for improvement, and she researches and writes background papers to inform decision-making.

Join us for this special #ReviewChat [Episode 3] with Eooro.com CEO Gavin Mullins and The Review Society Executive Director Ben Martin about In-Person Realtime Reviews! February's #ReviewChat features Review Society member Gavin Mullins from Eooro.com, and focuses on the psychology, benefits, and drawbacks of acquiring reviews in person. Sponsored by: The Review Society

Making a decision to buy a high-dollar solution for your organization is hard. But what happens when you run into conflicting information about that solution? How do you decide?  For this Review Chat, we talk with Michelle Steward and Jim Narus, researchers who have explored the topic of online reviews and how people make decisions.

"The time is now for membership associations to tackle the challenges facing them and transform themselves for the future." For this Association Chat, KiKi interviews Omer Soker – an association futurist and strategist based in Sydney, Australia.  Omer is the author and founder of The Future of Associations: a 6-step roadmap to progress, change, and influence.  About Association Chat Association Chat (est. 2009) is an online community and weekly chat that takes place on Tuesdays at 2 pm EST onhttps://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien.  You can connect with the association community throughout the week on Twitter using the hashtag #assnchat or through the private members-only Facebook Group. Find out more about Association Chat at http://associationchat.com/.(*"Cheekily" hashtagged from the beginning! #assnchat – yes, we know what it looks like and no, we aren't changing it.*) KiKi L'Italien serves as host for the chat with regular guests and quarterly live events along with creative collaborations with industry thought leaders. Support Association Chat on Patreon! Become a patron of the show! #OnPatreon https://patreon.com/associationchat?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare2  Association Chat: http://www.associationchat.com  See Past Episodes: https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien Where to Subscribe/Get Involved/Learn More Website: http://associationchat.com/ Facebook Group (private): https://www.facebook.com/groups/AssociationChat/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/association-chat-podcast/id1221431539   Google Play: http://bit.ly/googleassnchat Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/association-chat-podcast Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kiki-litalien Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/2739106

Why aren’t associations more innovative when it comes to tech maturity? What’s holding us back? For this show, I jumped off the stage at AMS Fest in Washington, DC, and ran to my computer to talk with experts about tech innovation (or the lack thereof) in the association industry. [Sorry for any of the "crowd noise" behind me in the audio] This topic, studied by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Foundation, sheds light on information technology (IT) maturity levels at associations. In its survey, only 9% of associations were found to be truly innovative. So I wanted to know: What are the major causes holding associations back? How do more innovative associations overcome this challenge? Could the key lie in a stronger relationship between the CIO and CEO be the solution, or is there a deeper issue at hand?  Some questions we discussed on this show: What did the ASAE study find about tech maturity at associations?  Why do you think more associations aren't on the upper echelon of tech maturity?  How valuable is the CEO/CIO (or equivalent) role in reaching the innovative end of tech maturity? When the CIO becomes the CEO or Executive Director -- how do you implement this change? What's your relationship with your CIO now? Panelists:  Tim Hopkins, Director, Digital Center, International Association of Fire Chiefs Bill Bruce, MBA, CAE, Executive Director, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Ray van Hilst, Director of Client Results, Yoko Co  About Association Chat Association Chat is weekly show that takes place live on Tuesdays at 2 pm EST  at https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien.  You can connect with the association community throughout the week on Twitter using the hashtag #assnchat or through the private Facebook Group community. Find out more about Association Chat at http://associationchat.com/.  (*"Cheekily" hashtagged from the beginning! #assnchat – yes, we know what it looks like and no, we aren't changing it.*) KiKi L'Italien interviews special guests weekly and holds quarterly live events along with creative collaborations with industry thought leaders. See Past Episodes: https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien Resources mentioned ASAE Tech Readiness Assessment: https://www.asaecenter.org/publications/109496-technology-readiness-assessment

You've made it this far, but what is the best way to finish the year strong so you can begin 2018 even stronger? Executive coach and trainer Carol Vernon will tell us how to tap into our resilience and handle the multitude of things coming at association leaders, particularly as things “rev-up” for the final quarter/finish of the year. About Carol Carol Vernon is a certified executive coach and trainer who partners with leaders in the association, corporate, and government arenas. Her 10+ years experience coaching leaders and teams, and her 20 years experience working as a senior leader in organizations, have taught her that the ability to communicate clearly and effectively is essential to success.  About Association Chat Association Chat (est. 2009) is an online community and weekly chat that takes place on Tuesdays at 2 pm EST on https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien. You can connect with the association community throughout the week on Twitter using the hashtag #assnchat or through the Facebook Group. Find out more about Association Chat at http://associationchat.com/. (*"Cheekily" hashtagged from the beginning! #assnchat – yes, we know what it looks like and no, we aren't changing it.*) KiKi L'Italien serves as host for the chat with regular guests and quarterly live events along with creative collaborations with industry thought leaders.

What Will We Do for Work? Associations and Entrepreneurs Taking on The Skills Gap From https://talentedlearning.com/how-associations-bridge-skills-gap-digital-badges/: "According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in December 2016 there were 5.6 million open jobs in this country and only 98,000 were added in March 2017.  That includes many notoriously hard-to-fill jobs.  These persistently unfilled positions are attributed to an unfortunate and somewhat ironic phenomenon called the “skills gap.” Skills gap theorists say that formal education isn’t preparing enough candidates for specialized high-skill, high-growth jobs such as data analysis, user experience design and software programming. Traditional education isn’t producing enough qualified people to support today’s rapidly changing business needs. And this talent supply problem is only compounded by a decreasing 4.5% unemployment rate." Featured guests: Patrick Haller has led a career in non-for-profit marketing for nearly two decades having experience in both membership and donor organizations. He has achieved growth for multiple organizations leveraging analytics and marketing strategy to make sound decisions in managing increased membership numbers and revenues. Additionally, Patrick inspires a customer-service oriented culture in his organization leading to more satisfied members and increased engagement and retention rates.  Patrick holds an MBA and MS in Strategic Management from Indiana University and a BS in Marketing from the University of Maryland. Joseph Valerio is Director of Workforce Development for the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA). AVIXA is the producer of InfoComm tradeshows around the world, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, and the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry. Its members include manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, consultants, programmers, live events companies, content producers, and more. Joseph gets the privilege of working with these creative thought leaders each day to build meaningful career pathways into the AV industry. Whether through administering scholarships and internships provided through the AVIXA Foundation, or developing collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, he puts his focus into serving others. He is also staff liaison to the Young AV Professionals Council, a volunteer group of AVIXA members dedicated to promoting the benefits and qualities of the AV industry to new and potential members through outreach and mentorship. Heather Wetzler is the co-founder of Cue Career, a lifelong learning platform aggregating the resources from associations into a single location.  Cue Career's first phase is a career exploration and readiness platform linking students to associations - - bridging the last mile from education to employment and helping close the skills gap.   Before Cue Career, Heather worked in the internet advertising sales space for 15 years coming from companies such as Hearst Digital and deviantART.com-where she was Vice President of Ad Sales Resources: https://americanstaffing.net/staffing-research-data/asa-staffing-industry-data/asa-skills-gap-index/ About Association Chat Association Chat (est. 2009) is an online community and weekly chat that takes place on Tuesdays at 2 pm ET on https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien.   You can connect with the association community throughout the week on Twitter using the hashtag #assnchat or through the Facebook Group.   Find out more about Association Chat at http://associationchat.com/. (*"Cheekily" hashtagged from the beginning! #assnchat – yes, we know what it looks like and no, we aren't changing it.*)   KiKi L'Italien serves as host for the chat with regular guests and quarterly live events along with creative collaborations with industry thought leaders. Association Chat: http://associationchat.com/aboutus/meet-the-team/ See Past Episodes: https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien Where to Subscribe/Get Involved/Learn More Website: http://associationchat.com/ Facebook Group (private): https://www.facebook.com/groups/AssociationChat/

According to a 2017 study, most people listen to the majority of a podcast and don’t skip the ads. The effect is essentially that of having an influencer whisper into your audience’s ear, “try this.” In this Association Chat, we explore the business of podcasts – the marketing and the opportunities presented – and the way some associations use advertising to meet their goals. About Our Guest Mike McAllen Mike McAllen started producing audio on demand in 2006. He produces and hosts hundreds of podcasts for both onsite or offsite conferences and events.  URL: http://podcastingforevents.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mmcallen About Association Chat Association Chat (est. 2009) is an online community and weekly chat that takes place on Tuesdays at 2pm ET on https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien. You can connect with the association community throughout the week on Twitter using the hashtag #assnchat or through the Facebook Group. Find out more about Association Chat at http://associationchat.com/. (*"Cheekily" hashtagged from the beginning! #assnchat – yes, we know what it looks like and no, we aren't changing it.*) KiKi L'Italien serves as host for the chat with regular guests and quarterly live events along with creative collaborations with industry thought leaders. Where to Subscribe/Get Involved/Learn More Website: http://associationchat.com/ Facebook Group (private): https://www.facebook.com/groups/AssociationChat/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/association-chat-podcast/id1221431539   Google Play: http://bit.ly/googleassnchat Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/association-chat-podcast Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kiki-litalien Watch Live: https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/amplifiedgrowth YouTube: https://youtu.be/RWiKUrUWxcg

Having “high potential” does not mean performing at maximum capability. While many believe they are doing all they can, a huge number of professionals are frustrated because they are coming up short of their personal expectations (and the expectations of others). Some have become paralyzed from taking risks by the fear of failure, while others are not sure what is holding them back.  Speaker and facilitator Thom Singer has surveyed hundreds of people and the feedback is stunning that the majority of people are confident they can have greater success in their career. Companies in all sectors have employees who have reached a plateau or have become stuck in the “high middle”.  There is a very real gap between potential and results, and Thom wants to show people the path to doing more at any stage of their career. Beyond excuses and finger pointing, this interactive presentation gets to the heart of how people can accomplish more and enjoy their work. For decades companies have been identifying and training their “high potential” employees, but these individuals are not always growing into the organization’s future leaders.  There is a clear paradox around potential. The “future of work”  is about more than telecommuting and stand up desks. Finding ways to transcend potential, goals, educations, action, hard work and serendipity is key to long term success. Those who are focused on goal setting, realistic assessments, teamwork, successful human engagement, cross-selling, and other skills will help their company reach the highest potential and be more fulfilled in their jobs. This gap is true not only for individuals but also for organizations.  It is common to see a startup or other company that has a lot of potential, only to later witness it being shut down. While it is not possible to always achieve full potential (as once you get there, new opportunities will appear that creates a fresh path toward more potential), the constant struggle to bridge the gap will not happen by accident. Nobody should be comfortable relying on luck as the answer to their future. About Thom Singer Our guest has an eclectic background working in sales, marketing and business development roles for Fortune 500 Companies, Law Firms, and entrepreneurial ventures. He is a professional master of ceremonies, motivational keynote speaker, and the author of twelve books on the power of business development, networking, entrepreneurship, legal marketing, and presentation skills while also serving as the host of the popular “Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do” podcast. He regularly speaks at business and association conferences around the United States and beyond – and has presented to over 600 audiences during his career as a speaker. He lives in the amazing city of Austin, Texas where he and his wife are the parents of two highly spirited daughters. Please welcome our special guest, Thom Singer. About Association Chat Association Chat (est. 2009) is an online community and weekly chat that takes place on Tuesdays at 2pm ET on https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien. You can connect with the association community throughout the week on Twitter using the hashtag #assnchat or through the Facebook Group. Find out more about Association Chat at http://associationchat.com/. (*"Cheekily" hashtagged from the beginning! #assnchat – yes, we know what it looks like and no, we aren't changing it.*) KiKi L'Italien serves as host for the chat. She invites and interviews guests weekly and produces creative collaborations with industry thought leaders throughout the year. How people can participate live and watch/listen later: - Association Chat provides participants with the ability to register and ask questions live on the day of the event, but it also streams on Facebook Live where people can watch and comment. - People can register on Crowdcast to participate live (the number of registered participants can fall in the range of 20-200+ on Crowdcast, it just depends on the speaker, topic, and marketing). - Each show usually has over 150 viewers on Facebook Live, with episodes later garnering 300-400+ views on the Facebook platform by itself. - Episodes are later uploaded to the Association Chat Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and edited video to YouTube. These are available Wednesday-Thursday of the original episode's same week of live recording - The replay is available at the same URL as the chat within minutes of the chat's end and the link will continue to take people to the replay once it's over. Website: http://associationchat.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Assoc... YouTube: https://youtu.be/RWiKUrUWxcg iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a... Google Play: http://bit.ly/googleassnchat Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/assoc... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kiki-litalien Watch Live: https://www.crowdcast.io/kikilitalien