Like the thunder rumbling in the background of this video, there is a storm brewing in our country. The pandemic, economic disruption, a hostile political environment, record unemployment, and a fight for racial equity have created tempestuous times. In some ways, our country is one large family; when a significant portion of us suffer, we […]
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From an early age, I loved both math and dogs. So this cartoon hits me thrice. Once, because I am always trying to learn new mathematical lessons. Second, because I recognize that puzzled look when my canine companion is trying hard to figure out what I am saying. Lastly, because I sometimes feel confused in
I am in the midst of a quest to speak with 100 CEOs in 100 days. More than halfway through, one thing has become clear; the uncertainty we are facing today created by the pandemic, systemic racism, economic interruption, and a contentious political election is impacting associations. Many of those organizations are retreating from their
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My second dog, Bleubelle, came to our home by accident. We found her on our porch, lost, just a puppy. In the first few days she was with us she chewed up all my plastic army men, causing me great sadness and upset. She found my heart nonetheless. When her owner came knocking on our
To better serve association executives, I’ve been on a mission to talk to 100 CEOs in 100 days. After three months of discussions, the biggest takeaway so far is that the massive stress on our current environment is creating an evolution in our organizations. Associations are growing and developing faster than ever before. Association leaders
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When I was in college a good friend and I decided to break into the observatory late one night and take a look at the sky. We headed up to the woods where our university’s astronomical telescope was situated. After determining that the door was locked tight we decided to go up the side of
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Today our country is facing systemic racism like never before. Associations have a long history of being inclusive, so how do we take this on effectively? How do we make a real impact, and not just throw resources at a topic with no confidence in the results? It’s not clear. On this very topic, I
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Everyone is getting tired of living in their virtual work worlds, and dealing with the pandemic. And yet, that is exactly what is being called for in the weeks ahead. How will we last? How can we go on like this? It’s tempting to get lost in feelings of endlessness. So, this is the time
Our nation is living in considerable uncertainty, and associations are being impacted on multiple fronts simultaneously. We are dealing with an intersecting knot of disruption that includes the global pandemic, new social-distancing norms, the economy, upcoming election, and racial justice. Today, I’d like to work my way through that knot via the thread of racial
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There is no shortage of problems in today’s world. Consider reframing your relationship with them by welcoming them. Tough ask perhaps. Why do it? Tackling tough problems is the definition of leadership. You don’t need a leader when the solution is obvious or easy. Every problem provides a particular type of stress, and stress
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