Career & Leadership
Paying Her Dues, Building Her Toolbox, and Climbing the Ladder
Lanette Myers, CMP, the executive director of catering, conventions and events at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, weighs in on the demands and rewards of working in F&B.
How A Little Discomfort Can Boost Performance
Tim Harford, author of “Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives” on embracing the challenging process of seeking input from people who are different.
Making Sustainability Easy
Julia Spangler, the owner of Sustainable Events LLC on her next career goal, and her advice to young meeting professionals.
How to Make Your Conference Welcoming to All
Honest feedback from some attendees on how they felt less than part of the community at Risk Management Society’s 2017 conference led to new inclusivity initiatives at this year’s event.
‘We Can’t Sit By and Close Our Eyes.’
PCMA Community Advocate of the Year finalist Ken Sien on combatting human trafficking through awareness and education.
‘There’s a Lot of Potential for Quick Action.’
When Hurricane Harvey struck last year, PCMA Community Advocate of the Year Finalist Rachael Riggs had to think on her feet, spurring a grassroots volunteer effort through unexpected means — by creating an Amazon wish list.
How to Help Your Team Reach Its Full Potential
Are your team members stuck in a rut? Helping them navigate their learning curves could energize their performance.
Are You a Workaholic?
Ten percent of the population are workaholics. Are you one of them?
What is Mindful Meditation (And How Do You Do It)?
An attitude of non-judgement is key, according to mindfulness expert Leah Weiss.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Fueled by the Foundation: Celebrating Convention Reinvention
Learn how one of the recipients of the PCMA Education Foundation’s Visionary Awards helped a 105-year-old institution plant the seeds for on-site innovation.
Could a Landmark Piece of U.S. Legislation Intersect With GDPR?
GDPR goes into effect tomorrow, but its impact will not be confined to the EU. One legal expert points out how U.S. courts might interpret the law in the future.