Career & Leadership

What will it take for you to create career that you want? Here are ways to develop leadership and cultivate other essential skills, plus hacks that can make a big impact on anyone's day-to-day work. And we look at ethics — how do your colleagues draw the line on everything from freebies to food waste?

The Busy Person’s Guide to Emotional Intelligence

The stress of a packed schedule can interfere with the practice of emotional intelligence. BrainAMPED founder Sara Ross has some brain-friendly advice.

BY Barbara Palmer June 24, 2019

Vanessa Loney: ‘There is Never a Dull Moment When Planning Events’

Vanessa Loney, head of global planning at Blue Ribbon Events, talked to Convene about her biggest career mistake, along with advice for young meeting professionals.

BY Jasmine Zhu June 19, 2019

News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene.

BY Convene Editors June 17, 2019

Winsight Promotes Mary Pat Heftman

National Restaurant Assocation show producer Winsight LLC announces promotions.

BY Curt Wagner June 16, 2019

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

BY Casey Gale June 16, 2019

News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene.

BY Convene Editors June 13, 2019

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

BY Casey Gale June 12, 2019

Tamika Catchings Takes the Main Stage at PCMA’s Education Conference

In her early years, the retired WNBA star avoided conversations due to struggles with hearing loss. When it comes to speaking, Catchings has done a 180 — as evidenced by her upcoming appearance on the Main Stage at PCMA’s Education Conference.

BY David McMillin June 11, 2019

214 Event Professionals Join CMP Ranks

Some 214 people passed the latest Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) examination, the Events Industry Council says.

BY Convene Editors June 11, 2019

News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene.

BY Convene Editors June 2, 2019

The Toll Ageism Takes on People — and Businesses

Here’s what an ageism activist, communications exec, and serial hospitality entrepreneur say about why a truly inclusive and diverse workforce must be multi-generational — and what that looks like and how it benefits society as a whole.

BY Convene Editors June 1, 2019

Salary Survey 2019: What Tops Event Planners’ Wish Lists?

Considering their long hours, demanding travel schedules, and stressful workloads, perhaps it’s no surprise what they’d most like to ask their boss for (aside from a raise): more flexibility to work from home.

BY Michelle Russell June 1, 2019

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