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Mark Athitakis
Mark Athitakis, a contributing editor for Associations Now, has written on nonprofits, the arts, and leadership for a variety of publications. He is a coauthor of The Dumbest Moments in Business History and hopes you never qualify for the sequel.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 2 years old
Asian-American Housing Group Launches Partnership to Address Inequities
The Asian Real Estate Association of America's agreement with Wells Fargo will feature events and other supports, responding…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
What Gen Z Wants From Leaders
Like every younger generation, this one is testing tradition. But listening can spark new ideas for a healthier…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 2 years old
Bar Association Providing Support for Maui Wildfire Victims
The American Bar Association’s Disaster Legal Services program is designed to help disaster victims access legal guidance and…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
How Leaders Can Help Others Find Their Path
Employees and volunteers want professional development, but not necessarily the top job. Clarity and transparency can help them…
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LearningArticleOver 2 years old
Associations Offer Back-to-School Support
From original research to reused content to promotions, numerous groups are helping members, teachers, and parents kick off…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Why Climate Change Matters for Every Leader
A new survey says many executives underestimate the impact of climate change. Associations have an opportunity to change…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
Association to Train Underserved Communities in Emerging Tech
ISACA’s program is designed to support more than 150 learners in five U.S. communities, with plans for more.
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How to Fight a Toxic Workplace
Statistics around harassment and toxicity are troubling. Better communication can help—so long as leaders set a clear standard…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 2 years old
Study: Toxic Workplaces Remain a Challenge
The American Psychological Association’s survey is based on new U.S. Surgeon General guidelines around wellness at the office.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Does Your Leadership Style Need a Change?
Research shows that a CEO’s personality trickles down through an organization. Whether that personality helps address an association’s…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
American Optometric Association Creates Mobile Game to Promote Eye Health
“Blink Land” is designed to encourage players to take frequent breaks from screens, and visit an eye doctor.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
How to Find Your Path as a Leader
Yes, you need to be decisive and a good manager. But just as crucial, one expert says, is…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Pest Control Group Releases New Season of Termite-Filled Video Series
The second season of "Will They Eat It?" shows termites destroying a range of common objects—good fun that's…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
How to Start Addressing Accessibility Gaps
Accommodating everybody who wants to access your association—staff, members, attendees, and more—involves more than following regulations. It means…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Report: More Meeting Execs Experimenting With Tech
Leaders say they’ll invest more in more data analysis and attendee-tracking tools, according to a new Community Brands…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Does Your Governance Structure Need a Reboot?
A new report finds that association boards struggle with strategy. Making big changes can start with a tweak…
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
New Frontiers
Delphine Millot is building a sustainability department from the ground up at the Global Business Travel Association. That…
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
Lessons From a Green Decade
More than 10 years of focus on sustainability has taught Gabriel Eckert how to build environmental issues into…
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
Working for Everybody
As leader on accessibility at the American Library Association, Hillary Pearson encourages staff and members to improve their…
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
Running the Numbers
Kelly McKenna understands how powerful data gathering can be for an association. That’s why she takes her time…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
Women’s Health Group Releases “Accountability, Belonging, and Culture” Statement
New messaging is intended to acknowledge the diversity of AWHONN’s members and their patients.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
The Case for Wellness Leadership
As more companies create C-suite roles around employee well-being, associations can do more to support it for its…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Architects Group Brings Tradeshow Management In-House
The decision to manage its latest tradeshow internally gives the American Institute of Architects more opportunities to connect…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Why Personal Communication Means More Now
Generative AI can make communication more efficient but less trustworthy. Wise leaders will know to use it cautiously.
