Episodes

Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Literary Landscapes: Championing a Cause
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
In this episode of Insight, Donna and Ariel chat with Deborah Mikula, executive director of the Michigan Library Association. They discuss the impactful work of the association and its members, strategies for gaining insights into the industry and its professionals, and initiatives aimed at attracting young talent to the profession. Learn about Michigan's Right to Read program and the association's advocacy efforts to champion important causes. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the evolving landscape of libraries and the crucial role they play in shaping communities.
Thanks to Choose Lansing (https://www.lansing.org/ ) for sponsoring this episode on Insight!
Insight is produced by Association Briefings.

Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
It's All About Relationships, Leading by Listening and Engaging with Members
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
In this episode of Insight, Ariel and Donna have the pleasure of visiting with Patty Corkery, President and Chief Executive Officer at the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates. Our hosts talk with Patty about what it's like to lead a large, complex, state-based association and how Patty leans in to learn what members need. Tune in to hear what MCUL has been doing to engage young professionals, Patty's insights about leading credit union advocacy efforts, and the role of mentors in her career.
Show Notes
Helpful links to some of what's discussed:
Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates (https://www.mcul.org)
Fueling, Uplifting, Educating Leaders Young Professionals Networking (https://www.mcul.org/foundation/fuel-michigan)
CU Solutions Group (https://www.cusg.com/)
Patty's Podcast (https://www.mcul.org/member-connection/credit-unions-coffee-and-conversations)
Thanks to Choose Lansing (https://www.lansing.org/ ) for sponsoring this episode on Insight!
Insight is produced by Association Briefings.

Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
In our inaugural episode, we talk to Sam Klemet, president and CEO of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and member of the Michigan Society of Association Executives’ Board of Directors. He joins our hosts Donna Oser, CAE, and Ariel Backus for an engaging conversation wrapped around his career journey, how his members are changing the world, and strategies for recruiting young and emerging professionals into the industry.
MSAE Insight is produced by Association Briefings.

Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Insight Trailer
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
The Michigan Society of Association Executives presents the all-new Insight – a podcast for association professionals. Join our host Donner Oser, CAE, and her cohosts – some of the best and brightest young leaders in Michigan’s association community – as they explore the creative solutions achieved by associations navigating today's turbulent business, regulatory, and social landscapes.

Meet your host
Today’s rapid advancements in technology, diverse, multigenerational work force, and changing economy present significant challenges for associations and nonprofits. A Certified Association Executive® with 20+ years of experience in nonprofit management, Donna Oser combines business acumen, an entrepreneurial mindset and a creative approach to collaboration to help organizations leverage change to build capacity, grow influence and, ultimately, achieve their unique purposes.