by Todd Von Deak | Jan 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Todd’s Note: This post continues our series on human-centered communities. Building a human-centered community requires a solid foundation—guiding principles that inform every decision, interaction, and initiative. These pillars are the bedrock upon which a...
by Todd Von Deak | Jan 2, 2025 | Community Building
Todd’s Note: This is a topic I’ve been thinking about a lot in both professional and academic settings. I think it’s fascinating as we see more tension growing between in-person and virtual approaches to our professional lives – it’s a...
by Todd Von Deak | Mar 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Storytelling is a beacon of engagement in a world saturated with emails, notifications, and information overload. Associations, no matter their structure or focus area, can harness the power of storytelling to forge stronger connections with their members. This blog...
by Todd Von Deak | Mar 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
So, we’ve been thinking a lot here at TVDA, and we stumbled upon something important – the “shared walk.” It’s become such a big part of who we are that we’ve put together a series of five posts to help you understand TVDA’s core...
by Todd Von Deak | Feb 14, 2024 | Events
As someone deeply immersed in association management and consulting for over two decades, I’ve often been asked, “What business are you in?” It’s a question that lingers, prompting me to reflect on the core of our work. If you were to ask about...
