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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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
How to Lead Your Association’s Return to In-Person Events
In-person meetings are returning. But even if you're rushing back, take the time to determine who is (and…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Keys to a Successful New Governance Structure
The National Asphalt Pavement Association had an overstuffed, outdated board. The fix came thanks to some patience—and attention…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
How to Create a Culture Around Many Cultures
Remote work brings out a range of work styles. Rather than trying to make everybody stick to the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
New Meetings Contracts for a New Era
After associations experienced costly event-cancellation penalties due to the pandemic, many are looking at their meeting contracts differently…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
An Action Plan for Reconvening in Person
As associations start bringing back in-person events, many are rethinking how they get people to attend. For many…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Tech Tools and Techniques That Make Hybrid Meetings Work
Planners of today’s hybrid meetings are working to create more seamless experiences, using new technologies and lessons learned…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Why “Empathetic Leaders” Sometimes Aren’t
Empathy is a virtue in the C-suite. But listening also means being prepared to act on what you've…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Why HR Needs Some Extra Attention From Leaders Now
Human resources staffers have been called on to handle a host of new challenges during the pandemic. Without…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Four Keys for Supporting More Women CEOs
A new report spotlights the progress women CEOs have made, as well as what stands in their way.…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
How to Unify Your Staff in Polarized Times
Political divides are starker than ever in the United States. That puts association leaders in a position to…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Keys to a Successful CEO-COO Partnership
There are challenges unique to an association's top leaders. The heads of the Chicago Association of Realtors share…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Smart CEOs Can Respond to Automation
Thanks to AI, automation isn't just for factory floors and drudge work. Executives can use that as a…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Five Keys to Starting a Successful DEI Program
By emphasizing communication and making DEI a strategic priority, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is learning…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
How to Make Collaboration Work in the Work-From-Home Era
Giving coworkers opportunities to bump into each other stokes creativity. But you don't necessarily need a physical office…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
How a Staff-Driven DEI Effort Took Off
The Emergency Nurses Association's new emphasis on diversity started with its staff but takes care to include all…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Leading Through a New Brand of Employee Burnout
The pandemic has expanded the range of things that stress out leaders and their staffs. Some tweaks to…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Develop a Volunteer Corps That’s Built to Last
Association volunteers are more engaged and fulfilled when they're growing with the organization, not just filling chairs. One…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Leadership Lessons From #ASAE21
Disruption is still the watchword in 2021, but many speakers at the ASAE Annual Meeting found solutions rooted…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
#ASAE21: Five Ways to Keep Your Board Strategic
Boards interact differently now, but they can still easily get lost in the weeds. Two strategy experts share…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
How Boards Can Thrive Virtually
Studies show that boards have adapted well to virtual meetings. With new COVID-19 variants disrupting in-person meeting plans,…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
A Leader’s Role in a Digital-First Strategy
Successful digital transitions don't happen in a vacuum. They require leaders who have a clear picture of what…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
What “Digital First” Means Today
It’s more than just hosting an online conference and supporting remote work. Through more than a year of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Global Spotlight: Smoother Global Travel After COVID
Travel Pass app helps air travelers navigate countries’ differing entry requirements.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Three Ways Emotional Intelligence Can Help Leaders Lead
The pandemic has changed how association groups interact, which means leaders need to adjust as well. Two AMC…
