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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Why Trust Matters More in 2026
Eroding faith in leaders defined 2025. To get it back, executives need to be open to feedback, and…
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Report: Training Gaps Around AI Still Linger
Though employees are more comfortable with generative AI, employers haven’t stepped up education around policies and ethics to…
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Organizational StrategyArticle
A Last Look at Leadership in 2025
A new White House administration has made disruption its calling card. But associations are used to that.
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Organizational StrategyArticle
Survey: Components Strategy Needs a Refresh
The Mariner Management Members report prompts associations to look beyond geography when structuring chapters.
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Organizational StrategyArticle
Why Your People Can Use a “Year in Review”
Spotify’s popular year-end Wrapped has lessons for associations—track data, celebrate wins, give people reasons to stay engaged.
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Organizational StrategyArticle
Tips for Risk Readiness
ASAE’s Governance + Strategy Forum is designed for high-level leadership. Two association execs share why it’s especially needed…
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What Meeting Planners Miss About Attendees
Association meetings push quality content, but a new report suggests that cost has a stronger influence on who…
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Organizational StrategyArticle
Report Urges Associations to Update Their Strategy
The paper from Association Forum encourages leaders to look beyond event revenue, embrace AI, and bolster their industries’…
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When Leaders Shouldn’t Be “Authentic”
Brutal honesty isn’t the same thing as clear leadership. Research shows that bold statements can alienate, and how…
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Report: Associations Falling Short on Education
Tagoras’ study notes that too few associations develop clear learning pathways for members, or research employers’ needs.
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Three Tips on Workforce Reductions
From a legal standpoint, a reduction in force and firing for cause are two different things. An expert…
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Organizational StrategyArticle
Why Jargon Is a Leadership Problem
Corporate buzzwords can be more than just annoyances. They can misalign groups and frustrate your best strategic intentions.
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Medical Associations Seek Alternatives After Funding Cuts
With $800 million in NIH funding paused, associations are looking for new ways to support participants in medical…
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How CEOs Can Build Aligned Teams
Being “mission-focused” isn’t enough. A leadership expert shares tips on how to help your people feel invested in…
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Report: Room for Growth in Online Event Connections
Swapcard’s report finds overall engagement is boosted when attendees and exhibitors connect online, but they don’t always take…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 1 year old
The Virtue of Doing Less
Leaders are often charged to add new projects. But overburdened executives should also look at places to ease…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 1 year old
Report: Meeting Planners Focused on Costs, Engagement
The American Express Global Business Travel finds meeting planners leaning on AI and new formats to increase appeal.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 1 year old
How to Lead Through Turbulence
Clear communication is more important than ever now—even if what you’re saying is you’re not sure what’s next.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 1 year old
Plastics Groups Announce Merger
The Plastics Industry Association and Society of Plastics Engineers have spent the past year developing a plan around…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 1 year old
Why Associations Need to Invest in Professional Development
A recent study shows that members are looking for education in a variety of ways. Associations need to…
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GovernanceArticleOver 1 year old
What Successful Boards Need Now
2025 has been marked by disruption. One expert recommends getting boards to act fast—and plan better for the…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 1 year old
Should CEOs Go All-In on AI?
A new survey of executives suggests they’re hoping new technologies will get them through headwinds. They may, but…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 1 year old
Report: Nonprofits Eyeing Mergers
BDO’s report finds nonprofits investing in their future, but looking at partnerships and mergers to weather government policy…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 1 year old
How to Make Meetings Matter More
Association events don’t always create the sense of belonging they promise. A pair of experts suggest some fixes.
