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Leadership
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Stand-Your-Ground: Black Groups Meet in Florida Despite Boycott Calls
Three associations in industries with particular relevance to the stand-your-ground debate are discussing the law and the George…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Come Up With Big Ideas By Going Offline
We spend a lot of time online. But is it time we unplugged? Why you should always keep…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Does Membership Department Experience Matter in the CEO Role?
Membership is the foundational business model for most associations, but working in a membership department doesn't appear to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Do You Work During Your Vacation?
More than half of people surveyed say their boss expects them to work during vacation. Plus: Are Facebook…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Rise of the Chief Digital Officer
More companies are adding chief digital officer to the ever-expanding list of C-level execs. What could a CDO…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Why Small Improvements Are Better Than Big Leaps
The smart alternative to abrupt, dramatic change. Also: How to set realistic goals for your association.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Diversity: Are Women and Minority Leaders Set Up to Fail?
Diversity at the top is rare, and so is strong support for those leaders once they become CEOs.…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Board Dynamics: Don’t Let Conflict Turn Toxic
Conflict can be a good thing, but a rift among board members at the National Cricket Association in…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Debut Generational Study Helps Realtor Group Better Serve Members
Surveys tracking generational trends are all the rage right now. The National Association of Realtors is the latest…
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Ethics Resource Center: Two Sides of Social Media Coin
A new study by the Ethics Resource Center looks at risks and potential benefits of social networking in…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Personality as Brand: Four Lessons From Nate Silver’s Move to ESPN
Statistics blogger and journalist Nate Silver has made a dramatic move from The New York Times, which benefited…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
How to Work With Grace Under Pressure
Don’t let a crisis knock your association off its mission. Also: When it comes to strategy, make sure…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Press Photographers Group Ups the Ante on Advocacy
The response by the National Press Photographers Association to the arrest of a Detroit Free Press journalist highlights…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Leaders Can Get the Information They Really Need
Asking questions is an essential part of effective leadership. Are you asking the right ones?
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Board Leaders: How To Ease Decision-Making Gridlock
Finding your board can’t make a decision? Go with the majority-vote system—even if it means everyone isn’t 100…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Open Source: Internet Association Website Connects Users, Policymakers
Advocacy is in the hands of the user on the Internet Association’s new website, where the global web…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Michael Weiner: A Union Leader Takes His Medical Struggles Public
Despite fighting inoperable brain cancer, the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association has continued his…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: IT Grads’ Communication Skills Need an Upgrade
A new survey of CIOs found that a majority of tech leaders think new IT grads need to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Internet Association Uses Its Website to Expand Its Mission
How the Internet Association uses its online presence to promote its goals. Also: why conference speakers should engage…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
After Zimmerman Verdict, NAACP Petition Draws Massive Response
After Saturday’s “not guilty” verdict in Sanford, Florida, the nation's oldest civil rights group found itself linked to…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Airline, Pilot Associations Assess Impact of New Pilot Training Rule
Big changes are on the way for pilot training requirements after the Federal Aviation Administration finalized new regulations…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: Clear Leadership, Clear Message
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's "Someday Is Today" campaign is a good case study in marketing and branding---and…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Marissa Mayer: How Yahoo’s Bold Moves Won Over Workers
Yahoo’s CEO Marissa Mayer may have raised eyebrows with moves to shake up the company’s culture—but the changes…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Sun Valley Conference: A Glaring Example of Leadership Disparity
The Sun Valley Conference highlights the lack of women leaders at Fortune 500 companies. Also: how to connect…
