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Mentorship, Modernization and Member Value with Michelle Mason
What One Thing? A Meeting Planner's Guide to the Top of the Events World
What One Thing? A Meeting Planner's Guide to the Top of the Events World
Mentorship, Modernization and Member Value with Michelle Mason
Jun 05, 2025
Season 3
Episode 33
Smart Meetings
In this powerful episode of What One Thing?, Michelle Mason, president and CEO of ASAE and recipient of the Smart Women in Meetings Marin Bright Legacy Award, opens up about the leadership philosophy that shaped her journey: servant leadership. From humble beginnings and early mentorship from her mother to leading one of the most influential association organizations in the country, Mason shares what it takes to modernize a 100-year-old institution and reimagine its value for a post-pandemic world.
The conversation explores:
- The bold strategic framework behind “Destination 2026”
- The role associations play in workforce development, policy, and human connection
- The personal power of mentorship, emotional intelligence, and lifelong learning
Whether you're an association executive, event professional, or rising leader, this episode offers actionable insight into how values-driven leadership can create lasting impact.
Produced by: Eming Piansay
