Author
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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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Do You Need a Chief Governance Officer?
Association boards need to stay strategic. A CGO, dedicated to good governance, might help them stay on point.
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Board Recruitment: Find Stronger Board Candidates by Asking “Why”
Sometimes associations are so pleased to have people willing to sit on their boards that they don't ask…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Why Leaders Need a New Data Strategy
The pandemic eroded much of the predictive power of associations' past research. But new methods and closer attention…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
How a Focus on Sustainability Helped an Association Find Its Global Place
International trends make it harder than ever to act provincially. By rallying members around global sustainability standards, an…
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
Rethinking Data for the Pandemic Era
COVID-19 made it much harder for associations to plan ahead. But new kinds of data, and new ways…
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
A Data-Cleaning Strategy for Today’s Times
For Natasha Rocheleau, associate director of operations at the Society of American Military Engineers, the early stage of…
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
Say No to Cyberbullying
Harassment and bullying look different in virtual meetings and other digital spaces where members interact, but they still…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 2 years old
How to Speak Out With Confidence
Taking a stand on social issues is a challenge, as Disney learned recently when critics accused it of…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Keys to Great Emotional Leadership
The pandemic clarified just how much of our personal lives we bring to the workplace. Managers can help—if…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Why Happiness Is a Leadership Asset
Research shows that optimistic workers improve organizations. Leaders can't change personalities, but they can take steps to reset…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
How to Build a Business-Minded Board
To be innovative, nimble, and generally "more like a business," associations need board members who represent everything the…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
A Better Way to Court Candidates
Job candidates are more likely than ever to abandon employers during the hiring process. A communication plan can…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
The Case for Teaching Everyone to Lead
Saving leadership training for “star performers” can needlessly splinter your organization. Reward those aiming for the top, but…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
A Post-Pandemic Strategy for Strategic Planning
Boards have become more attentive to strategy since the onset of COVID-19. Two governance experts share suggestions for…
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LearningArticleOver 2 years old
How to Lead the New Culture of Volunteers
Volunteers want more from their experience than a sense of belonging and general leadership skills. More diverse training…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
A New Look for Boards in 2022
Corporate boards are paying more attention to tech and talent this year. Association leaders should take heed.
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Better Budget Smarts for Boards
Most volunteer leaders aren’t CPAs. But when you present your association’s finances clearly—and with just enough detail—you can…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Should You Change Your Strategic Plan?
COVID-19 disrupted many associations’ long-term expectations as organizational priorities and goals had to be sidelined, at least temporarily.…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
What the C-Suite Job Hunt Looks Like Now
Looking for executive roles has become more challenging during the pandemic. Here's how one association leader made it…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Preserve Your Staff’s Passion in 2022
The pandemic has shown how capable association staffs are at adapting and innovating. But leaders need to recognize…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
A Last Look at Leadership in 2021
Boards, staffs, and members all had to make changes in the past year, evidence that lessons from the…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Improving Communication—and Culture—From a Distance
Remote work can make it more difficult to share what your organization's culture is. That calls for a…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
How to Find the Creative Spark in Your Organization
Waiting for a flash of inspiration won't work, but neither does collaboration without goals. Take a few cues…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
How to Put Your Good DEI Intentions Into Action
Statements of support of diversity, equity, and inclusion are just the start. As one association CEO explains, you…
