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  Money & Business

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  by Rasheeda Childress

  July 23, 2021

  We Asked, You Answered: More First Job Stories

  First jobs often teach us life lessons we carry with us. In our second round of first work experiences, readers share how they got their starts—from being a cellar hand to telemarketing.
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  Brand Connection

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  July 21, 2021

  What Wellness Means to Meeting Attendees—And How It Pays Off for Hosts

  How to incorporate R&R into your next meeting for better ROI.
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  Leadership

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  by Lisa Boylan

  July 23, 2021

  Association Drops Derogatory Names of Two Insect Species

  Like the butterfly effect, a small change can often have larger implications. The decision by the Entomological Society of America to change insects’ common names reflects its commitment to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion are real—and not fleeting.
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  Leadership

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  by Ernie Smith

  July 22, 2021

  Want to Be a Better Communicator? Know Thyself First

  Assessing your communication skills—as well as knowing how to navigate situations in which you can maximize those skills—will help build your effectiveness as a leader.
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  Meetings

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  by Rasheeda Childress

  July 22, 2021

  How to Respond if Attendees Report They Have COVID-19 After Your Meeting

  Having a plan in place that allows attendees to inform your association of a coronavirus infection after your meeting is the first step in an action plan to deal with this potential issue. Then, organizations need to report to other attendees and possibly public health officials.
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  Leadership

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  by Lisa Boylan

  July 22, 2021

  #ASAE21 Keynote: It’s All About Perspective

  Michele Sullivan—Fortune 100 executive, strategic business advisor, and author—regards the world from a different vantage point, which allows her to look for opportunities rather than problems, and to seek out the best in everyone.
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  Money & Business

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  by Rasheeda Childress

  July 21, 2021

  Four Factors to Focus on to Forge a Successful Office Return

  As associations prepare to welcome employees back to the workplace, there are key concepts to concentrate on. The president of the National Safety Council says communication, physical safety, readiness for change, and vaccination discussions are pivotal for success.