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Daily Buzz: Are You Suffering From Founder’s Syndrome?
Micromanaging, lack of transparency, sticking to the status quo—when leaders embody these principles, nonprofits can’t grow. Also: When it comes to microcredentialing, put learners first.
New Campaign Looks to Combat Misinformation in 2020 Elections
The National Association of Secretaries of State’s #TrustedInfo2020 campaign will help promote state and local election officials as sources to go to for accurate election information.
Daily Buzz: Don’t Be Afraid to Talk About Diversity
Don’t let fear hold you back from having important conversations about D+I. Also: ways to show member appreciation without the swag.
Journalism Groups, Media Outlets Team Up to Protect Press Freedom
The Protect Press Freedom campaign, ahead of the 2020 presidential election, emphasizes the challenges and sacrifices journalists make in reporting and presenting the news.
Daily Buzz: There’s No Perfect Time to Give Employee Feedback
Waiting for the right moment to give a performance review? It won’t come. Also: The importance of introductions to strengthen your community.
Lead With a Coaching Mindset
When employees serve in multiple roles, leaders are under pressure to manage better—which calls for a more questioning, encouraging management style.
How Strategy Can Lift an Association's Spirits
A recent study connects a strategic plan with optimism among association leaders and staffers. That's great—just make sure the board is engaged too.
Four Tactics to Mitigate Workplace Conflict
Whether it’s your staff facing a workplace conflict or tension between you and a coworker, it’s worth validating the tension—and understanding why it’s there.
The Value of Knowing Your Association's History
Association leaders need to think ahead. But don't dismiss looking at the past for ways to do that.
What Leaders Can Do to Support Employees' Mental Health
Many employees want their organizations to put more focus on mental health issues at work. It's not an easy conversation to have, but it’s one that matters, recent research finds.
