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CEO Forum Education

Monday, March 24, 2025
4:00 - 6:00 PM
CEO Confidential: A Problem-Solving Experience 
Erika Boyd, President & CEO, Executive Director, Texas Travel Alliance
 

Join fellow CEOs for an exclusive and confidential networking experience.

This free-for-all session provides a safe and supportive space to:

  • Connect with peers: Build valuable relationships with other CEOs facing similar challenges.
  • Share your biggest wins and biggest challenges: Gain fresh perspectives and innovative solutions from your peers.
  • Problem-solve with confidence: Discuss your most pressing concerns in a confidential and judgment-free environment.
  • Gain new insights: Learn from the collective wisdom of your peers and expand your professional network.
  • Leave feeling refreshed and inspired: Recharge your batteries and gain new energy to tackle the challenges ahead.
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
8:30 AM
Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Ask the Association Attorney: Everything You Need to Know

Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq., Managing Partner, Tenenbaum Law Group PLLC

Join this interactive session with renowned association attorney, Jeff Tenenbaum, for a candid Q&A. Ask your most pressing legal questions about governance, contracts, employment, risk management, and more. Gain valuable insights and practical guidance to address the legal challenges facing your association today.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the latest legal developments impacting associations.
  • Identify key legal risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Gain practical advice on navigating common legal challenges.
  • Ask questions directly to an experienced association attorney.
10:15 - 11:15 AM
Hiring in 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Best Practices for a Shifting Workforce

Donna Borden, PHR, HR Consultant, Employer Flexible
Brittany Buck, SHRM-CP, HR Manager, Employer Flexible
Cassie Wilson, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Consulting, Employer Flexible

The hiring landscape is constantly evolving, influenced by economic shifts, political changes, and generational workforce preferences. This interactive session will explore key hiring trends in Texas and beyond, the potential impact of the 2025 presidential administration on employment, and best practices for attracting and retaining top talent. We will also discuss the growing influence of Gen Z in the workforce and how organizations can adapt. The session will conclude with an open Q&A, allowing attendees to discuss their most pressing HR challenges.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify key hiring trends.  
  • Explore best practices for attracting, recruiting, and retaining top talent in a competitive market.
  • Identify the characteristics and preferences of Gen Z in the workforce and adapt organizational strategies accordingly.
  • Apply learned knowledge to address their own specific HR challenges through participation in the Q&A session.
11:30 - 12:30 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Decoding Texas Politics: A Q&A with Harvey Kronberg

Join us for an insightful and engaging Q&A session with Harvey Kronberg, the renowned editor and publisher of the Quorum Report, Texas's premier political newsletter. Gain unparalleled access to his deep understanding of the Texas political landscape, from the inner workings of the legislature to the key players shaping policy. This is your chance to get the inside scoop and ask the questions you've always wanted to ask about Texas politics.

Learning Objectives:

  • Comprehend the fundamental forces and institutions that shape the Texas political environment.
  • Evaluate the complexities and nuances of contemporary political issues in Texas.
  • Analyze the influence of various actors on the Texas political process.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of the context surrounding Texas politics and its implications.
2:00 - 3:15 PM
Blaze Your Brain: Turn Negative Thoughts into Positive Action, Bigger Results, and Better Outcomes
Jessica Rector, CEO and Best-Selling Author, Vitalize Unlimited


In a world moving at lightning speed, staying ahead demands more than just hard work—it requires a radical shift in how we think.  With 60,000 thoughts a day—and 80% of them being negative—it’s no wonder your team is stuck in a cycle of doubt, stress, and low engagement. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

This session guides you through her proprietary five-step process that flips negativity into fuel for positive action. You’ll walk away not just inspired but equipped with proven tactics to: boost performance by transforming your mindset, increase engagement and collaboration across the board, solve problems faster, with creativity and confidence.

Learning Objectives:

  • Develop forward thinking habits to better prepare for change, chaos, and conflict.
  • Activate keen awareness of thought patterns and how to interrupt them to alter any outcome.
  • Examine how your thoughts lead to bad communication, team conflict, and poor leadership and strategies to change them for better results
  • Identify how negativity impacts your culture and the formula for creating a positive culture that no one wants to leave
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CAE: 5.25 Hours

*Schedule subject to change

 

TSAE is a CAE Registered Provider. This program meets the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer that has been approved for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation. We will maintain records of your participation in accordance with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Registered Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae. 

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