Health and economics. These two important topics have been all over the news. But, they don’t cover a shadow wave that is just as important: the impact on our mental health. Even if we are successful at slowing the spread of the pandemic and our economic policies are effective, there will be PTSD when we […]
Unprecedented is too tame a word for our circumstances. All across the world people are sheltering in place. Our collective lives have been disrupted and today we are still in the first phase of this global predicament, waiting to see where it goes. As in all adverse situations, some stop acting and others step into
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I extend my heartfelt prayers and best wishes for you and your loved ones, for your health and your safety. Disruptions are massive. Our organizations were created by our members to do things that no other organization can. Associations were built to navigate through storms, to take on the toughest issues, to surface solutions, and
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We are all doing our best to care for ourselves and our loved ones during great uncertainty. This crisis is hitting us on three fronts simultaneously: health, economic, and social. How we take care is extremely important. Here are four tips guiding my life today: 1. Remain a part of your family’s lives, whether co-located
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Unprecedented times call for unprecedented collaboration. I am committing, for the next 60 days, to help association leaders get through the COVID pandemic by providing many resources at no or reduced cost. Here are four resources to get you started: Discussion List in Zoom Gatherings for Association CEOS – over 30 CEOs are asking questions,
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No one has ever been through what we are experiencing now. It’s normal to feel like you are on an emotional roller coaster or to have periodic dips of anxiety and depression. It’s also a time to step up, take control of your activity and marshal your very best self for the good of the
As the world works to deal with COVID-19, business leaders have special accountabilities, responsibilities and challenges. Disruption is hitting us on four fronts: personal health, social norms, market/economy, and our business models. Business leaders have a unique opportunity to help customers, partners, and colleagues. Please join me in a free Zoom gathering on Wednesday, March
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As the world works to deal with COVID-19, associations have special responsibilities and challenges. Despite the disruption to our personal health, social norms, business, and the association model, leaders have a unique opportunity to help our professions and trades work together through this crisis. Please join me in a virtual ZOOM gathering on Tuesday, March
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While working at the World Bank, designing and facilitating hundreds of meetings, I developed a framework for what to consider when canceling or rescheduling a meeting. Make a comprehensive list of meetings objectives categorized by each of the five stakeholders: Members Partners Sponsors Vendors Organization Next sort each of the objectives into three buckets: Objectives
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Recent days have brought big changes here in the USA. Social distance is the word. Not only are people actively discouraged from gathering, but institutions and businesses are also taking a break on very short notice. My son’s college has asked him to leave, and my daughter’s high school gave the kids two weeks off
