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A little help never hurt anyone, so don’t be afraid to ask.

In today’s Social Media Roundup, we discover the value of asking your members (and nonmembers) for advice and how to keep the creativity alive in your organization.

### Suggestion Box

https://twitter.com/avectra/status/344848067838738432

**Create a community where feedback counts.** Associations bring together people who share the same profession, interest, or cause. To foster a truly engaged community of members (and nonmembers), leaders must be open to advice. “[What would your members say if you asked how your association could be better? (opens in a new tab)](http://blog.avectra.com/is-your-association-courageous-enough-to-ask-for-advice/)
 It might be time to ask,” writes Deirdre Reid for Avectra. Don’t be afraid to take to Twitter, Facebook, and other social outlets to ask for feedback. The answers you receive could shape the future of your association. *(ht @[avectra (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/avectra/status/344848067838738432)
)*

### Endless Creativity

> Creativity is the single most defining characteristic of an organization’s ability to survive [http://t.co/YJ2f0vLUiz (opens in a new tab)](http://t.co/YJ2f0vLUiz)
>  [#mpi (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/hashtag/mpi?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>  [#eventprofs (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/hashtag/eventprofs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> 
>  — Jason Hensel (@pimplomat) [June 5, 2013 (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/pimplomat/status/342295789537746945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

**Creativity in motion stays in motion.**Innovation is fueled by creativity, and when your organization is running low on creativity, the survival stakes rise. In an article for *AllThingsD*, Peter Arvai, CEO and cofounder of Prezi, writes: “Through having a purpose and [unleashing creativity (opens in a new tab)](http://allthingsd.com/20130604/frictionless-creativity/)
, savvy companies will stay relevant longer and make themselves an attractive tribe to join.” *(ht @[pimplomat (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/pimplomat/status/342295789537746945)
)*

How do you let creativity flourish in your organization? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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[Jasmine McGee](https://associationsnow.com/author/jasmine-mcgee/)

Jasmine McGee is a contributor to Associations Now.

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