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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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Leading During an Epidemic: Communicating With Staff and Members
COVID-19 has placed new pressures on association leaders. How do you communicate with staff and members? What do…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
How Association Leaders Can Bust Myths About Nonprofits
A recent survey shows the persistence of nonprofitdom's negative reputation. An unsettled economic time might be a good…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Saving Lives in the Hybrid Era
When people talk about how cars have changed, they usually think about electric cells and motion sensors. But…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How an Industry Summit Tackled a Big Issue for Members
The jewelry industry is a complicated one, with different types of professionals who have different goals, standards, and budgets.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
The Big Restructuring Behind a Small Name Change
The International Coach Federation is now the International Coaching Federation. Behind that modest tweak was a substantial conversation…
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Lessons From the Ethics Crisis at the Romance Writers of America
RWA's ethics inquiry into a member had so many missteps that the entire board has resigned. A report…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
To Stoke Innovation, Fight Your Biases
Innovation isn't just about the ideas people create, but the environment leaders provide to inspire them. A look…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How to Make Succession Strategic
Executive transitions can be uncomfortable for boards and CEOs alike. But they're also opportunities to think about an…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
The Smart Way for a CEO to Shape a Board
Can association CEOs have a hand in board nominations without looking like they're just looking for rubber stamps?…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons From a Certification Overhaul
SHRM's shift to a new certification model points to associations' need to better understand their members—and the people…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
The CEO’s Role in Board Selection
When Chris Busky, CAE, became CEO of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) three years ago, one…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Talk Less About Innovation and More About the Future
Even a boom economy can be a source of anxiety, when talented employees have lots of options and…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Executives & Board Nominations: A Delicate Dance
What role should an association CEO play in board nominations and selection? Real-life practices vary, according to new…
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Crowdsource: A Gem of a Summit
How the jewelry industry came together to address its biggest challenges.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Power of A: Saving Lives in the Hybrid Era
The National Auto Body Council trains first responders on handling emergencies with newer cars.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Global Spotlight: Meetings Without Borders
How Sales and Marketing Executives International makes team meetings work across multiple continents.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
What Do You Call Your Global Members?
The terms an association uses to describe its members can say a lot about what it thinks of them.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
A Big Leadership Goal: Keep It Simple
Big ambitions are great for your association, but there's value in stepping back and making sure everybody's included…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
A Last Look at Leadership in 2019
Strategic thinking, bold moves, the end of narcissism, and a few other takeaways from a busy year.
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
How to Have That Tough Conversation About Diversity and Inclusion
Discussions of challenging topics like diversity and inclusion often shut down before they start. Resolve not to be…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How an Association Partnership Fought Human Trafficking
During a strategic planning session in 2016, Angela Holland, CAE, president of the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores, agreed…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Watch for Your Strategic Blind Spots
A new study says associations are more strategic. But truly strategic associations are alert to the challenges they'll…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Community Service Linked to Mission
Many associations put together community service events in the cities where they hold their annual conferences. But at the…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Leaders Can Help With Holiday Stress
Association staffers and volunteers are often overwhelmed, especially this time of year. That makes it a good time…
