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For Executive Leadership
For association CEOs and C-suite leaders, whether new, established or retired, at trade and professional associations of every size, in the U.S. and internationally.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Reaping the Benefits of Risks
If you’re stuck with an half-formed idea, don’t be afraid to look to your peers for their input.…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Looking Beyond the Membership Numbers
The rise of a third-party online community for doctors could be viewed as a cautionary tale for associations—or,…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
How the Bitcoin Foundation Worked Through Charlie Shrem’s Arrest
The Bitcoin Foundation—which has been attempting to burnish the crypto-currency’s image—found itself in the spotlight for the wrong…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
School Superintendents Making Tough Calls Amid Winter Weather
Many factors go into a school superintendent’s decision to cancel school because of bad weather or some other…
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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
A Matter of Ego: How Narcissism Affects Leadership
If you consider your boss a narcissist, that's (probably) not a bad thing. A new study finds that…
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AAA Issues Consumer Privacy Rights For Drivers
With more automakers incorporating technologies that collect and transmit data from cars, the association recently released guidelines to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Progress From Tragedy: 911 Campaign Gains Momentum
A young mother's murder in a hotel room last month—a tragedy complicated by a phone system which required…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Rep. Dave Camp Introduces Bill to Block IRS 501(c)(4) Rules
The House Ways and Means Committee chair wants more time to investigate the agency's targeting of conservative groups…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Watchdog Report Links Corporate Donations to Nonprofits
Just weeks after the SEC shelved a disclosure rule on corporate donations, an investigative report has linked $185…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Updated Study to Show How Meetings Boost U.S. Economy
In conjunction with the launch of the Meetings Mean Business campaign, the Convention Industry Council released new figures…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Rodeo at a Crossroads: Top Athletes Move to Leave Association
A move by dozens of major rodeo stars to splinter from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association comes at…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
National Governors Association to Washington: End the Gridlock
The National Governors Association, whose executive committee met with President Obama this week, has a message for the…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
New York Nonprofits Face Wave of Changes with Revitalization Act
Many associations are welcoming the modernization of nonprofit law in the Empire State, but some groups have a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Portion of Volcker Rule Eased After Association’s Lawsuit
The American Bankers Association, which seeks to block a portion of the Volcker rule it said negatively affected…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Hearing Spotlights Federal Conference and Travel Spending Reductions
Lawmakers aimed to get a better picture of federal agencies’ current conference and travel spending at a Senate…
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How Leaders Foster an Ethical Culture (or Not)
Usually, an organization’s ethics are only as good as its leaders’. To create an organizational culture that promotes…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
New Social Network for Doctors Outpaces AMA Membership
The success of a young social network for doctors serves as a reminder that associations need to keep…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
What If Membership Was Front-Page News?
Most decisions to join an association don't end up in the newspaper. But one association whose members are…
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Supreme Court’s Aereo Decision Could Change TV Business, Groups Say
Last week's announcement by the Supreme Court that it would consider the legality of streaming video startup Aereo…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Performance Issues Top CEO Challenges List
A survey of corporate-world bosses found that CEOs are more concerned about optimizing performance than increasing market share.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Mark 50th Anniversary of Landmark Smoking Report
Half a century after a pivotal public health report was issued, associations honored its role in reducing the…
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Growth Hacking: The Dangers of Messing With Expectations
Sure, you have numbers to hit with your various tech initiatives, but reaching your goals shouldn't mean doing…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Which Wellness Programs Serve Up Healthy ROI?
Research into the different components of PepsiCo’s workplace wellness program showed that chronic disease management was more cost…
