Radio Free 501c - The Podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 341: ​Something About MembershipHost: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: ​Jim Thompson, CAE, IOM, Founder & CEO, Tying It Together Consulting​This week, we decided to do something about membership with first-time guest, Jim. We have a great time talking about the nature of membership, engagement, and belonging. He also shares information about his client tools like the Membership Flywheel. ​Our conversation touches on these aspects of what we need to consider when delivering valuable experiences: ​Focus on the Member Experience Over TransactionsWord-of-Mouth is the Primary Driver for GrowthDynamic Value Propositions and Persona TargetingRecognizing and Overcoming Organizational FearEvolving Beyond Traditional Volunteer RolesY​ou'll enjoy this fun and wide-ranging conversation on the nature of membership and what it means. What is the something about membership that keeps you up at night? Share a comment!

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 3​40: ​S​tewardship That StrengthensHost: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: ​Allison Wyatt, Founder & CEO, Edgility Talent PartnersThis week we talk about a different aspect of Board stewardship: compensation, succession planning, and knowledge management. One of the things Allison mentions is the fact that some executive staff could be a flight risk -- that's right. They might run if the Board isn't paying attention to the importance of staff retention. We discuss the need for alignment in all these areas and how Boards can plan not just for their term but for future Boards!The topics we include: Board Responsibilities Beyond internal StaffRisks of Deflated Executive Compensation - flight risk!!Proactive Succession PlanningSystemic Board Continuity​These are all the areas that we know are important but may set aside "for later." What do you think is an overlooked aspect of stewardship? Share a comment!#podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #edgilitytalentpartners #executive #compenstation #successionplanning #association #nonprofit  

R​adio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 339: Building Internal Capacity for AssociationsHost: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: Michael Butera, Founder & CEO, Association ActiVisionMichael points out what might seem obvious: The future is determined by the capacity to act. It doesn't matter how long you work developing your strategic plan if you can't deliver on it. ​​In this episode, we review: Building Strategic Capacity vs. Strategic PlansScenario Planning Over Static PlanningBoard Stewardship and OversightWe discuss how associations can continue to adapt, manage risk, achieve mission, and more! My favorite part is learning more about BANI+: Bendable, Attentive, Neuroflexible, and Interconnected. Sounds like the 21st Century to me. How do you help your organization deliver on its promise to exist in the future? Share a comment!#podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #​associationactivision #strategy #capacity #scenario #association #nonprofit  

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 33​8: ​T​rade Show Health CheckHost: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: ​D​ana Freker Doody, Principal Strategist & Owner, Inktide Solutions​Dana is back! She's here to talk about the importance of trade shows and events to fuel associations' mission engine. We have a great time talking about trade shows and how much we are looking forward to our own trade show experience in the ASAE26 Exhibit Hall!We touch on these important aspects that keep trade shows healthy and support your show's future: The Four Gaps in Trade Show HealthExhibitor Retention as a Strategic Indicator Understanding True Activation Costs Post-Event Insights Drive Retention The Evolving Nature of Events If you wonder about improving your trade show then this episode is a must. Come by Booth 1329 at ASAE26 and visit with us and the other Nonprofit Consultant Collaborative Members!​What would you like to improve about your trade show? Share a comment!​ #usaenews #inktidesolutions #tradeshow #strategy #impact #association #nonprofit

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

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News!Episode 337: Education Programs - From Strong to GreatHost: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips ConsultingGuest: Cathy Lada, DSc, CAE, AAiP, President, Lada ConsultingOne of my favorite regulars is back sharing her insights on taking association education programs to the next level. Cathy is an evolutionary and cutting edge thought leader in the profession -- in this fantastic conversation we discuss the following areas to consider when it comes to ongoing professional development for our members: Defining Learning EcosystemsPractical Steps to Build PathwaysMeasuring Impact Beyond CompletionImportance of Post-Event ReinforcementLeveraging Peer Communities If you want to take your programs from strong to great, this episode will get you thinking!What would you like to improve about your education program? Share a comment!

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!