Category: Leadership
Sustainability as a Strategic Advantage
IAEE Chairperson Marie Browne discusses the increased awareness among the industry for creating more sustainable exhibitions and events, and why it matters.
Kara Dao is Keen on Connecting Show Organizers
IAEE Community Engagement and Belonging Committee Member Kara Dao is passionate about helping the show organizer community maximize how they bring buyers and sellers together, as well as fostering deeper connections among all members of the industry.
Sick Days Are a Generational Issue
Career expert and international speaker Lindsey Pollak offers insight into the viewpoint from today’s workforce regarding taking sick days and how skillful team leaders are managing this highly valued employment benefit.
Empowering Women in Executive Leadership
IAEE Chairperson Marie Browne celebrates Women’s History Month by examining the progress women have made in executive leadership and calling for continued support in advancing women in senior leadership roles.
How Executive Leaders Can Cultivate DE&I
IAEE Chairperson Marie Browne examines the impact and benefits of effective DE&I for organizations.
A Promising Outlook in 2024
IAEE Chairperson Marie Browne welcomes the new year by sharing her vision for IAEE and the industry in 2024.
Looking Back at 2023
2023 IAEE Chairperson Dennis Smith reflects on the exhibitions and events industry’s journey in 2023 and beyond.
Professional Mentorship: Best Practices for Mentors and Mentees
Longtime IAEE member Julie Smith shares insight on her role as a mentor in SDSU’s hospitality and tourism management graduate programs.
What Makes Expo! Expo! THE PLACE TO BE
Expo! Expo! in Dallas is only four weeks away! Here, 2023 IAEE Chairperson Dennis Smith shares what makes it the premier event for industry professionals ready to advance their careers.
Do You KAIZEN? Why You Should
2023 IAEE Chairperson Dennis Smith explains the Japanese concept of KAIZEN and how it inspires him in his career.
All for One and One for All
IAEE President and CEO David DuBois shares the value industry associations have brought to his career and the benefits of being a member.
No Guts, No Glory: John Galante’s Journey to High Quality Content, In-Person and Online
CEIR Research Council Member John Galante has a vision for optimizing the content presented at his events and improving attendee acquisition and engagement – and he is willing to share it. In this candid conversation with CEIR, learn how he and his team are moving into the future of content creation and delivery to offer the best experience to his stakeholders at, and after, events.
The Power of Recognition
IAEE President and CEO David DuBois explores the motivating power behind recognizing those who go above and beyond to contribute to the industry.
DE&I Spotlight on Carrie Ferenac
IAEE DE&I Committee Member Carrie Ferenac shares her perspective on how members of the industry can improve their awareness and support of DE&I within exhibitions and events.
The Value Proposition of Inclusive Leadership
IAEE President and CEO David DuBois discusses how inclusive leadership increases the bottom line for organizations.
DE&I Spotlight on Kareem Salvant
IAEE DE&I Committee Member Kareem Salvant shares his perspective on how members of the industry can improve their awareness and support of DE&I within exhibitions and events.
Passing the Baton
David DuBois reflects on the successes that built his 47-year career in the exhibitions and events industry, and his legacy at IAEE over the past 11 years.
DE&I Spotlight on Dennis Smith
IAEE Chairperson Dennis Smith offers his perspective on how far the industry has advanced in its DE&I efforts, where he would like to see it progress, and ways in which he believes it can get there.
6 Ways to Promote DEI at Work Using Diversity and Inclusion Gifts
IAEE Preferred Partner 4imprint shares ways in which organizations can implement an inclusive company culture to promote team building. Read on to learn how this increases productivity and employee retention.
Non-Threatening By Design
Innovative speaker, coach and consultant Melissa Majors will facilitate the IAEE Leadership Institute this July. Here, she shares how she conquers the natural defensive responses DEI education can trigger in order to empower participants to lead today’s evolving business environment.