In 2008 the American housing bubble burst, setting off a global financial crisis and recession. At the time, I was leading a change initiative with Royal Dutch Shell and had an opportunity to listen to the executives’ chatter. What was interesting is that they were not just focused on the dark times looming ahead, but […]
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It’s easy enough to build our muscles through deliberate exercise. The same is true for our inner strength, though the means are different. Eugen Sandow is considered by many to be the father of modern bodybuilding. He did not have the rippling muscles you will find on today’s champions. But, he had clarity of purpose
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Imagine that you’re the captain of a ship – your association – and it is your job to keep the boat intact to continue to provide value to your members. But you are in a storm – the pandemic. Many of us hope that we will be able to return to normal shortly. But the
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I keep a variety of notes on a daily basis. Every day I start with listing my most important goals for the day, the big ones. This is in addition to daily reminders I keep on my computer, which are not my most important goals but those regular activities I know I must do like
I’ve had many discussions, including interviews, zoom calls, and one-on-one conversations with CEOs and executives this week. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned from those interactions. In this video, I’ll cover three topics: What is taking place right now in terms of the pandemic and its impact on associations Virtualizing meetings and the implications
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Every so often I go on a baking frenzy. Once several years ago, I was making cookies from a recipe and made a few mistakes in the recipe. It resulted in a new cookie in our house that now has the moniker, Ruchi’s Favorite Cookies… because they have become my daughter’s fave. I think it
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If ever there was a time to serve your members, it is now! I am gathering and sharing information and resources on how to do that, starting with a series of events designed to help you lead through the pandemic. I am excited about my upcoming collaboration with Mary Byers, co-author of Race to Relevance
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The official definition of personal best is “the best time or score ever achieved by an athlete in a particular event.” Today I am thinking about giving my finest in response to the coronavirus pandemic. For me that means sheltering in place to flatten the curve, ensuring the safety of frontline workers, helping my family
Through my work with association executives, I’ve identified a theme. Associations must be preparing to not just get through the pandemic but to become stronger on the other side. The activities that you are engaged in now are laying the groundwork for your bridge to tomorrow. Jettisoning products and services that don’t add much value,
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A food bank is a non-profit that safely stores food to be delivered to local food distribution centers, where it reaches those in need. Feeding America, the nation’s leading hunger-relief charity, is a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks and food rescue organizations, with annual revenues of almost $3 billion. In 1967 John
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