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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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Will 2014 be the Year Tax Reform Arrives?
Regardless of the answer, the smart association is already preparing.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Leading Staff Through Change? Hear ‘Em Out.
Big changes make for stressed-out staffs. What can a CEO do to get the team behind a new…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Three Lessons From Mary T. Barra’s Crisis at General Motors
General Motors' new chief is navigating a massive recall and questions about her leadership. There are good takeaways…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Board Members: Time to End Term Limits?
Associations overwhelmingly prefer term limits for board members. But do limits force out talented members too soon?
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Should CEOs Feel Optimistic About the Economy?
A new study shows that association CEOs feel steadier after the Great Recession. But growth opportunities remain hard…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Should You Go “Speed Dating” for Board Members?
Board recruitment is still a struggle at associations. A recent event offers a lesson in the virtues of…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Globalization: Leading Members in a (More) Global Economy
How can association leaders best serve their increasingly global members? Two new studies suggest a few paths.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Chris Christie and Leading Amid Controversy
"Bridgegate" has some saying Chris Christie shouldn't lead the Republican Governors Association. The discussion has as much to…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Organizational Management: The NFL School of Leadership
Why a book about a football team is a modern-day classic about organizational management.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Should Board Members Be Paid?
Board service is traditionally a volunteer activity, but some associations are finding that a smart compensation policy can…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
How Do You Lead in a Gig Economy?
As more professionals move into piecework and short-term jobs, associations will need to be as flexible as those…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Better Listening, Better Leadership
A new book by New York Times leadership columnist Adam Bryant shares CEOs' lessons for success. Take heed:…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
How to Build an Innovation Team That Truly Innovates
Teams that are convened to generate new ideas often wind up recycling old ones. But it's not impossible…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Five Things I Learned About Leadership In 2013
Supporting diversity, stoking innovation, and building partnerships were all essential parts of the CEO's toolkit in 2013.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
How Volunteers Can Help Respond to Disruption
The technologies your association's members use are changing. A broad volunteer conversation, plus an innovation mindset, can help…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Exit Agreement: A CEO’s Long Goodbye
Nonprofit CEOs are drafting exit agreements with their boards to establish terms of their departure, even years down…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Can Big Data Make Your Next Staffing Decision?
New algorithms can help identify great potential hires. But executives will need to better understand their organizations' needs…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
For CEOs, It’s Time to Study Up on Technology
AIIM CEO John Mancini on why CEOs need more expertise in how technology can simplify (or complicate) the…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Data-Driven Decision Making: How Much Data Does a CEO Need?
Leadership gurus have been preaching the gospel of “data-driven decision making” for years. But good decisions still involve…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Signs Of Change: American Alliance of Museums’ Digital Badges
Digital badges might be the next frontier in association education. The American Alliance of Museums is trying a…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Leading Innovation: Innovation Grants Recipients
The ASAE Foundation’s Innovation Grants program supports innovation exploration and development in the association community. This year, the…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Institute of Food Technologists: A Win-Win in China
How the Institute of Food Technologists boosted its global profile in print.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Strategy Session: Sonography Group Lights The Way
How volunteers with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography sparked a major decision.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofit Leadership: The Civil Servant at the Top
The Boy Scouts recently named former Defense Secretary Robert Gates as its new president. How can a former…
