Radio Free 501c - The Podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 336: Build the Future-Ready AssociationHost: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: Pamela Murphy, Founder and CEO, Minerva Insight StrategiesPamela's back for part 2 of the conversation we started last month!  She talks about transitioning away from a constant "firefighting" mindset -- that begins with evaluating an association's organizational design and operational model. To build a future-ready association, we need to do the following: Build a Culture of PreparationEmbrace Adaptive Leadership and Purposeful AbandonmentReward Risk PreventionManage Risk for Innovation Are you someone who says you don't have time to change? This episode will be the momentum you need to get moving and take action!What actions do you take to move your organization forward? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #minervainsightstrategies #proactive #strategy #resilience #global #association #nonprofit

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 335: Stop Competing with A.I. and Start Using ItHost: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: AJ Sallis, CEO, IntutoAJ speaks clearly and passionately about using A.I. to help build capacity in your organization. But he is just as clear and passionate about not competing with it. Rather than fear it or worry about it, protect your content. He poses this intriguing question: What does A.I. make irrelevant about what we currently offer, and what does it make more valuable? We discuss an obvious but overlooked fact: A.I. can't replace peer-vetted expertise, community trust, and regulatory recognition. That's all us! AJ walks us through: • Identify Educational Gaps• Build and Lean into Your "Moat" • Don't Just Generate "AI Slop”• Act as an AI-Empowered Meeting Participant • Maintain Ethical Transparency (you KNOW I like this one.)How do you protect your content? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #intuto #education #content #a.i. #lms #association #nonprofit

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: de Tocqueville was Right

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 334: Mental Health in the WorkplaceHost: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: Cynthia Lockrey, Communications Expert, Lockrey CommunicationsCynthia is a leading advocate for neurodiversity in addition to her work as a communications expert. Her work has led her to expand into the area of mental health in the workplace because many of her clients saw a need for exploring this issue. We talk about normalizing the conversation on mental health, why we need to be proactive rather than reactive, and why sometimes we tolerate too much bad behavior in the workplace. You will get a lot out of this conversation about how leaders can create a space where we feel comfortable and safe. What is most important to you when it comes to mental health in the workplace? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #lockreycommunications #mentalhealth #communications #safety #association #nonprofit

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: The Sum of Our Parts

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 333: Building Corporate Partner ProgramsHost: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: Roger Atkins, President, National Tooling & Machining AssociationRoger loves his association and it shows in this insightful discussion of how to build relationships with sponsors. He makes sure that the focus is on value delivery, not a checklist of items, and he gives his staff space to actually enjoy their work! Roger is a unique Chief Staff Executive (CSE) because he was a member of his association for over 40 years. Recruited directly by leadership due to his industry experience and knowledge, he embraced this opportunity for service to the community he is dedicated to helping. This episode is full of easy to apply wisdom for your own corporate partner program from someone who makes it happen. What is most important for your corporate partners? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #ntma #relationships #sponsors #partners #association #nonprofit

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 332: The Cost of Being Reactive for AssociationsHost: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Pamela Murphy, Founder and CEO, Minerva Insight StrategiesThis in-depth conversation between Pamela and I covers these important themes: · Why Associations Become Reactive Instead of Proactive· The Hidden Cost of Reactiveness· Why Integration Across the Organization Matters· Leadership Accountability and Organizational Design· What Proactive Associations Do DifferentlyThis episode is worth your time -- we are in a mindset-smashing era and the old ways don't work any longer. What does being reactive cost your organization? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #​minervainsightstrategies #​r​eactive #​opportunities ​#cost #association #nonprofit  

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

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 331: Association Relevance - Will you be missed?Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: Christine Saunders, President and Founder, HalmyreAre associations still relevant? I like to think so, and my guest, Christine, definitely does. We talk about why there is still a place for associations, how associations can adapt in the changing marketplace, and why associations need to overcome the barriers created by our structures. We also bond over de Tocqueville and how his insights still resonant today. If you are worried that your association may be in danger, this conversation will steer you into a positive future. What do you think associations should do to stay relevant? Share a comment!

The author reads her message from the weekly e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: Tech is Throttling Us

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 331: Association Relevance - Will you be missed?Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: Christine Saunders, President and Founder, HalmyreAre associations still relevant? I like to think so, and my guest, Christine, definitely does. We talk about why there is still a place for associations, how associations can adapt in the changing marketplace, and why associations need to overcome the barriers created by our structures. We also bond over de Tocqueville and how his insights still resonant today. If you are worried that your association may be in danger, this conversation will steer you into a positive future. What do you think associations should do to stay relevant? Share a comment!

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak.This week's topic: The Overlooked Workforce

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 330: The 8th Measure of Success - Commitment to People [AANHPI Month]Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: Diana Lee Tucker, FASAE, CAE, Founder & President, Gr8 Measures StrategiesAs we conclude the 2026 celebration series of AANHPI month, Diana and I discuss what she proposes as the 8th Measure of Success: commitment to people! We discuss the need for an expanded view of organizational success, psychological safety, inclusion and belonging, and the importance of emotional intelligence to support leadership skills. Are you ready to challenge your assumptions and conventional wisdom about the value of workforce wellbeing? Then this episode is for you! Do you believe you need to sacrifice workplace culture to have a successful organization? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #Gr8Strategies #workplace #people #consulting #association #nonprofit

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak.This week's topic: What We Can Learn from Secret Societies

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak.This week's topic: Should this have been a phone call?

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 329: Community Building and A.I. [AANHPI Month]Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: Sandra Nam, CEO & Co-Founder, QiqoHow can A.I. help you organize a weekend camping trip? It's about connection! My guest Sandra shares how she used A.I. to revive a traditional program that was dropped due to the COVID-19 lockdown. This is just one example of how A.I. can bring us together and inspire participation. We discuss how technology continues to change rapidly, how culture is changing to try and keep up, and why A.I. adoption support needs to start at the top. It's all about leadership, isn't it? How do you use A.I. tools to build relationships? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #qiqo #community #technology #consulting #association #nonprofit

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak.This week's topic: The Three Things Rule

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 328: Gong Fu and Professional Practice [AANHPI Month]Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: Mark Franco, JD, Partner, Rimon Law"It's about inner reflection, trying to understand what you're trying to achieve and being better each time that you're doing it." As we continue our celebration of AANHPI Month, Mark and I discuss how Gong Fu and other focused disciplines help us in all areas of our life and work. By using the learning from such practices, we build confidence, consistency in activity, and dedication to continual learning. From avoiding fighting, to being a better lawyer, to being a better basketball player, we discuss many benefits of studying martial arts. And yes, we talk about our shared love for the movie "The Karate Kid" and sequel series "Cobra Kai." Mentoring is a huge part of martial arts training and we discuss the teacher/student relationship. Did you know earning a belt in martial arts is like a certificate program? Learn more from this fun and wide-ranging conversation!What helps you stay focused and disciplined in life? Share a comment! ​#podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #rimonlaw #legalpractice #gongfu #consulting #association #nonprofit

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 327: The Belonging BubbleHost: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: Enid-Mai Jones, Consultant, EMJ ConsultingWhat does bringing your own chicken to the market have to do with association membership? Enid-Mai explains that and more! If you work with members, you'll get a kick out of this fun and sometimes raucous discussion about the state of association membership today. We talk about the need for new member models, demonstrating ROI through skills building, the need to rethink the membership model and more! We need to change because future members (aka younger generations) don't assume they need to join.What are you seeing in membership evolution? Share a comment!#podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #emjconsulting #membership #consulting #association #nonprofit

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