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In this podcast episode, Shawn Pearson, VP of Education, interviews 2024 Rise Awards finalists Evan Nielson, nominated for the Young Professional Achievement Award, and Devin Lewis for Member of the Year about the purpose of the RISE Awards, eligibility and the nominations process. They also share their reactions to being nominated and their plans to continue positively impacting the industry.


They discuss their involvement in MPI, its impact on their careers, and their commitment to paying it forward by helping others achieve success.

The MPI RISE Awards recognize community members from across the globe, celebrating the spirit of leadership, impact, and innovation. 


Winners were announced at WEC 2024 in Louisville. Congratulations Evan and Devin!



Guest Speakers: Evan Nielson, CMP and Devin Lewis, CMP Fellow, CEM, DES

Moderator/Host: Shawn Pearson, Principal | Pearson & Associates and VP, Education
 

Recording Engineer: Chip Dizard, Photographer/Videographer | Chip Dizárd Studios



Chapters


 00:00 Introduction to the Rise Awards and Guests

00:26 Overview of the Rise Awards and Eligibility

01:14 Discussion of Award Categories

04:04 Devin Lewis's MPI Journey

06:32 The Impact of MPI Membership

08:19 Reactions to RISE Award Nominations

09:53 The Significance of Recognition

11:28 Paying It Forward and Helping Others Succeed

15:37 Enrichment and Balance in the Industry

22:08 Encouraging Involvement and Building Connections

The conversation with Drew Dudley continues from the January 2024 e2 and explores the concept of lollipop moments, where small acts of recognition and empowerment can profoundly impact others. The Zeigarnik effect is discussed, highlighting the
importance of breaking down tasks and creating consistent habits. The conversation also delves into conscious leadership behaviors that become unconscious over time, emphasizing the need to align actions with values. Closing the gap between who we want to be and how we behave is a key focus, with the suggestion to plan to matter, plan to lead, and plan to add value.
Dudley's book, 'Day One: A Practical Guide to Leadership that Matters,' is recommended as a resource for personal growth and development.



Guest Speaker: Drew Dudley,
Internationally Acclaimed Leadership Speaker | Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author

Moderator/Host: Shawn Pearson, Principal | Pearson & Associates and VP, Education
 

Recording Engineer: Chip Dizard, Photographer/Videographer | Chip Dizárd Studios



Takeaways


 Small acts of recognition and empowerment can
have a profound impact on others.


Breaking down tasks and creating consistent
habits can lead to increased productivity.


Aligning actions with values is essential for
conscious leadership.


Closing the gap between who we want to be and
how we behave requires planning and consistent effort.


Dudley's book, 'Day One: A Practical Guide to
Leadership that Matters,' offers practical advice and stories to inspire personal growth and development.

In this episode, audiovisual (AV) experts discuss the importance of AV for events and the common issues that planners face in AV planning. They emphasize the need for advanced planning and understanding of the basics of AV equipment, negotiating various charges and AV contracts, and budgeting for AV needs.

Featuring AV Experts: Deirdre "Dee" Clemmons, CMP, CAE, Chief Event Strategist, DLC, Meetings & Events and Raegan Smythe, EO Executive Producer, CYT Productions, LLC

Moderated by: Sean Byrne, Director of Individual Giving, Teach for America

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:05 The Importance of AV for Events

06:05 Common Issues in AV Planning

09:58 Advanced Planning for Events

19:29 Advanced Planning for Large Association Events

21:11 Benefits of External Consultants or AV Brokers

22:16 The Importance of Experience in AV Planning

22:45 Negotiating AV Charges and Fees

23:12 The Complexity of AV and the Role of Meeting Planners

25:32 Scenic Elements and Stage Design in AV Contracts

28:33 Cost-Friendly Scenic Elements for Events

32:09 Key Takeaways: Advanced Planning and Budgeting

In this first episode of 2024 and in honor of Presidents Day, MPI Potomac's 2024-25 Incoming President Cheri Fairchild, CMP is joined by Phil Rappoport, Immediate Past President who shares their goals and vision for the chapter and offers advice to new and existing members.

Episode Highlights:

- Benefits of Membership

- The importance of networking, volunteering, and giving back to the industry

- How giving back can elevate your leadership skills and career

Hosted by Carolyn A. Patterson-Kemper, VP of Communications

As we begin our 2022-23 year we hear from Phil Rappoport, Principal of Virlybird, and the 2022-2023 MPI Potomac Chapter President.  Phil shares with us the value of volunteering as an act of "giving to the greater good" and how this leads to industry and career security.  

Phil also shares his vision for his presidential term as he keeps the chapter on the path of "having a sense of purpose and being intentional about it."  Hear about the lessons we've learned and where we carry those lessons forward by holding onto the "anchor of MPI" and the value of our professional and social networks.

Hosted by Troy J. Peters, CTS

#mindfulness #eventprofs #volunteerism

This week we have Mike Matthews, CMP, Producer, Technical Director, and President of Event Alliez, a strategic event consulting firm helping organizations and meeting planners maximize their events.

Mike shares his stories and lessons learned when working on presidential inaugurations, global summits, and various city-wide events that consist of high-profile speakers. From there he helps to explain the value of having an event production partner to work with your stakeholders, planning team, and AV company to elevate the experience for your attendees.

Hosted by Troy J. Peters, CTS

#liveevents #eventproduction #eventprofs