There is a national conversation about racial justice going on. Many organizations are making public statements but then asking,” How do we pivot to action?” I believe there are three levels of participation that associations leaders should consider when planning any change initiative. Level 1: People who want to know the territory and how to do […]
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We are experiencing disruption on multiple levels. The pandemic has caused disruption to the economy, supply chain, and how we interact with each other, and the impact will likely extend for years. What does this mean for associations? In this video, I discuss creating a strategy during these uncertain times. Your association may be facing
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Every Monday is the beginning of the workweek, and I celebrate by taking stock, planning for achievement, and being present. I love Monday mornings as a time to check-in and look ahead. As a boy, I was fascinated by the solstice and the seasons. I always thought it was interesting that it started getting cold
There is so much going on in our world that is asking for reflection and reorientation. I recommend taking the time to write out your thoughts, especially if there is an inciting event or clear focus for your curiosity. Sarah White, author, and writing partner helps people with all aspects of writing but she has
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It’s June 2020, and systemic racism has moved front and center on the national stage. Companies across the US, and activists globally, are making statements on the unacceptability of this penetrating fact. The recent supreme court decision on LGBTQ+ workplace discrimination is a ray of light and reminder that that giant steps forward do take
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When the fire engines crank up their sirens and go through our neighborhood, my German Shepherd, Sita, howls. And when she howls, we all howl. Before long our family has devolved into a pack from ancient times. Together we call out to the world. My family has always been a bit neurotic when it comes
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Where there is turbulence, there is energy. The challenge is channeling that energy to create value for your stakeholders while generating revenue for your organization. Through my work with many association boards of directors, I’ve helped to identify, develop, and choose new revenue streams. Pulling from that experience and adapting the Business Model Canvas, I’ve
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Who would have thought a week ago that something could happen to eclipse the global pandemic and its economic impact? And yet, sparked by George Floyd’s murder, we have international demonstrations that are the broadest in history. And we find ourselves opening a chapter of our country’s history where we are confronting systemic racism with
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When I led a leadership development retreat for America’s National Parks’ superintendents, we convened in New Mexico. At one point, we walked together through Bandolier National Monument. Along the way, several of the park superintendents picked up dime-sized ceramic chips, thousands of years old, and educated me about the information found on the chips, including
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Last night I tried to explain to my 17 year-old daughter why our country is in flames. She cried out at the injustice toward George Floyd. I watched as she expressed the end of her innocence. She asked me, “Could I be killed by a police officer, daddy, because of the color of my skin?”
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