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The American Thoracic Society’s mission to promote public respiratory health goes hand in hand with community service initiatives at its annual international conference.
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This Week on the Convene Podcast: Setting the Tone for Civility, Designing Inclusive Events, and Leading Through Change
From why event codes of conduct should go beyond compliance, to Laura Nelson’s guidance on sober‑inclusive, wellness‑forward design, to Pauline Nguyen’s insights on self‑leadership and emotional resilience — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
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Bridging Our Divides
We live in a polarized world. Our latest cover story and CMP Series explores how events can bring people together and restore civility without glossing over our differences and challenges from a number of angles, including a conference that addressed this problem head on.
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Psychological safety often determines whether attendees lean in, stay quiet, or decide not to return at all. In this session, Dr. Tanisha King will unpack how subtle moments in your marketing, room design, and facilitation can signal “you belong here” (or the opposite). You will look at real event scenarios, explore how micro‑behaviors and power dynamics play out in live environments, and discuss ways to measure belonging beyond basic satisfaction scores.
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