Radio Free 501c - The Podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting

Episode 288: Ageism in the Hiring Process is a real issue. It's not disappointed or underqualified candidates complaining or making excuses. Ask yourself this: how many times have you used the phrase "we need more young people?" In an era when we need experienced and knowledgeable team members that know how to learn there's no better place to look than the over-35 crowd. Age is a...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: ASAE25 Annual Meeting Ethics Session Preview

Episode 287: Things could be described as "crazy" right now which is why we need to think even more deeply about Diversifying Fundraising in a Chaotic Economy. Good thing my guest this week is Roger Devine, Co-Founder of SchoolAuction.net! He's here to share advice, tips, and insights into ways to reach a broader audience and grow a multi-tiered supporter base. From mailings to golf...

The author reads her weekly article from the Rogue Tulips Consulting E-newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: Do Grown Ups Really Need Awards?

​Episode 286: Travel is in our DNA -- this episode is perfect timing for IMEX 2025-Frankfurt! My guest, Don Welsh, President & CEO of Destinations International, and I have a wide-ranging conversation about Radical Collaboration, Brand USA re-engaging with the world, the politics of travel and why Canada is mad at us, America's 250th, the July annual conference for Destinations Internation...

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

Episode 285: We round out our celebration of AANHPI Month with our third episode in the series. My guest Edessa Polzin, PCM, Director, Strategic Partnerships at the American Marketing Association (AMA) shares her passion for relationship building and how together organizations can do more. Edessa loves marketing and she was a member of AMA before she found the perfect job on staff. She brought her...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: Association Intelligence - The Other A.I.

Episode 284: Radio Free 501c continues its celebration of AANHPI month with the second of three episodes celebrating and recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. We continue our trend of first-time guests with Sharon Pare, Director of Partnerships at HighRoad Solutions who talks with us about Creating a Great Partnership! We all want to have productive and valuable part...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: Things I Daydream About for the CAE Credential

Episode 283: Radio Free 501c kicks off AANHPI month early with the first of three episodes celebrating and recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. We continue our trend of first-time guests with two people who are advocates for the Hmong Community: Nou Vang and KaYing Yang. They are part of the group that worked with the Smithsonian Institution to organize a one-day fi...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: Does being a member qualify you to work at the association?

Episode 282: USAE News supports our podcast every month so we are pleased to welcome Todd McElwee, Associate Publisher at USAE, as our guest! Giving new meaning to the phrase "a word from our sponsor," he tells great stories and shares wonderful advice about communicating association activities. A reporter who covers a variety of events, Todd shares his tips for building relationships over time an...

The author reads her message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak. This week's topic: Are Serial CSEs Part of the Problem?

Off the cuff commentary from Cecilia Sepp

Episode 281: We rely on Chief Staff Executives (CSEs) to lead the organization in partnership with the Board of Directors. As exciting, challenging, and fulfilling this job can be, it is also a stressful and lonely job too. Working in isolation can lead to depression, additional stress, sleep disruption, and even thoughts of self harm. In this episode, two CSEs, Adam Levy, CAE, of the American Cle...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: Consultants Need Professional Development Too

Episode 280: If you work in associations, you know that things need to change. There's too much "that's the way it is" and not enough "what if?" Continuing our trend of first-time guests, I'm pleased to share this episode featuring Juan Sanchez, CIO, Inteleos, and our conversation about Associations & Collaborative Abundance. He is a big thinker and pushes the b...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: And Then There Were 6.

Episode 279: We close out Ethics Awareness Month with our second episode featuring a fellow member of the ASAE Ethics Committee. Richard Shermanski, Esq. is an expert in ethics law and programs and he writes extensively on this topic. In this episode, we discuss Association Ethical Complaint Procedures and the many considerations that go into creating, managing, and implementing these programs. Ri...

The author reads her weekly article from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: Early Bird Registration Should Go the Way of the Dodo Bird

Episode 278: March is Ethics Awareness Month and we are celebrating with two episodes about ethics. In our first episode about ethics, I am joined by two of my ASAE Ethics Committee colleagues, Lynette Bradley-Baker, Ph. D., CAE, R.Ph., Senior Vice President, Chief Engagement Officer, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, and Joy Davis, CAE, Deputy Executive Director, American Association...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: Cecilia 3:16 -- It's not about Can't

Episode 277: This episode supported by USAE News! Are you looking for a unique city with a great vibe and intriguing history for your next association event or conference? Then Tampa Bay is the place for you! This conversation with my guest, Santiago Corrada, President & CEO of Visit Tampa Bay, will open your eyes to this attractive Florida city. Not only does it have a charming atmosphere, it...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: March is Ethics Month!