View in Browser September 16, 2025 Advertisement CESSE NEWS Save the Date! 2026 CESSE CEO Meeting CESSE Join fellow STEM society CEOs and Executive Directors for the 2026 CESSE CEO Meeting — the premier annual gathering designed exclusively for executive leaders in the STEM society profession. Registration opens this fall. Click here to learn more about the meeting. Hosted annually by CESSE, this event provides a trusted space to exchange ideas, address shared challenges, and build lasting connections. Location: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Dates: Jan. 25–28, 2026 Meet Your 2026 Co-Chairs Christie Tarantino-Dean, CEO, Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Rebekah Stacha, CAE, CEO, SAMPE Advertisement Upcoming Webinar: How Sector Strength Can Supercharge Your Next Meeting CESSE Discover how aligning your business event with a destination's sector strengths can unlock greater value for your organization and members. In this webinar, our expert panel will share real-world examples of hosting events in Canada's biotech, pharma and medtech hubs — and the long-term economic and intellectual impacts that followed. Sept. 23 | 2–3 p.m. ET Register Now Earn 1 CAE credit | CESSE is a CMP Preferred Provider Association Basics: Strengthen Your Leadership Foundation CESSE Whether you're onboarding a new team member or refining your own understanding of association management, Association Basics offers a focused, two-day virtual training designed for professionals in STEM societies. Led by seasoned CEOs with decades of experience, this program delivers: A clear overview of association governance and operations Practical tools through guided workbooks and breakout discussions 8 CAE credits toward your professional development Please Note: Sept. 24–25 session is now full Secure your spot for Nov. 18–19 Advertisement INDUSTRY NEWS Why DEI Hasn't Disappeared — It's Just Going Underground WorkLife As DEI programs face legal and political backlash, HR leaders are quietly adapting their strategies to preserve inclusive practices under new names and tighter scrutiny, without abandoning core values. Read More Not Another Productivity Hack: This One's Actually About You Forbes Unlike hustle-focused tips, the STOP method centers your mental health. With just four mindful steps, it helps you switch off, protect your time, and reclaim energy in a work world that rarely hits pause. Read More What I Know Now: Leadership Lessons from the Association Arena Texas Society of Association Executives TSAE board chair Gloria Aguilera Terry reflects on her journey, urging leaders to embrace curiosity, compassion, and alignment over perfection. Her message: lead with humanity and courage while making space for others to rise. Read More From Pressure to Possibility: Building a Culture of Problem-Solving Training Industry Creativity isn't a checklist — it's a mindset. Leaders who provide space, trust, and safety help teams navigate ambiguity and spark innovation where it matters most. Read More Boardroom Success Starts With Better Communication Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance From geopolitical risk to AI, boards expect clarity and strategy. Executives who anticipate priorities and communicate with focus can transform brief boardroom moments into lasting influence. Read More Weekly SucCESSE CESSE Headquarters 8735 W Higgins, Suite 300 | Chicago, IL 60631 847-375-4736 | Contact Us | Privacy Policy www.cesse.org Karrie Brooks Assistant Executive Editor, Multiview 972-373-2088 | Contact me Unsubscribe | Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. ADVERTISE | SUBSCRIBE | PAST ISSUES Published by