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It shouldn’t be ‘What are you doing?” it should be ‘What are WE Doing?’
Social networking is the current big technology buzz. Social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter encourage their members to update their friends and colleagues with “what...
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Teamwork Tips
I spent last week at the Annual Meeting and tradeshow of one of our association partners. The meeting and show were a success – despite the economy. Honestly I was a little worried going into the...
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The Enemy of Leadership – Distractions
One of the greatest challenges leaders face are distractions. Distractions cause leaders to take their “eye off the ball”. Distractions cause leaders to lose focus on their mission and strategies....
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Better Boards Build Relationships
I believe that most successful trade associations have Boards of Directors that are not only functional but whose directors have developed trusting relationships amongst each other. I have had the...
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It’s Okay to Take a Break Once in a While
I must admit I am a workaholic – though I’ve gotten better over the years. Even before blackberries, iPhones and eMail I found a way to stay connected to my work during all hours but sleep, seven days...
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Economic Downturn Impacting Volunteerism
Americans have long been known as volunteers. Since its beginnings, America has been the land of volunteers. Associations, both trade and professional, were born in the US. Americans love to give their...
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Can Leaders Avoid Burnout
I recently read an article about how “high achievers” can overcome burnout. It assumed (and I happen to agree) that people who work at a fast pace and under significant stress (call them leaders) can...
View ArticleCreating an Effective Nominating Process for your Association
It’s the time of year again when many associations are implementing their nomination and election process. Because associations are groups of people or companies in the same profession or industry...
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