Though the title suggests this might belong in the business section, this book is really about you. In all my years as a manager and now professional speaker and trainer, I have focused on many parts of the "Big Picture"; but the foundation has always b… more »
Category: Association Insights
May Book Recommendations
Book Recommendations. How We Decide, Jonah LehrerDo you think praising your children for their ability is a good thing? See page 52The Four Hour Work Week. Timothy FerrissWhether you are a budding entrepreneur or would just like to control your time, this book will rock your boat. The Starfish and the Spider: Ori Brafman and Rod A. BeckstromAre you prepared for leader-less organizations? more »
Elephant in the examining room is that healthcare is not much fun
I have always been interested in how people from other countries view life in America. On a recent trip home I sat next to a young man from Columbia who worked as a visiting "hospitalist". Both he and his wife were physicians and his candor about their… more »
Help your association thrive by finding your higher purpose.
Associations in all industries are struggling for survival. The trends of disengagement that plague our businesses are only further exacerbated among our volunteer ranks. Requirements for time, travel and even attention (how many members are reading your newsletters?) more »
Doing MORE with less: Small staff with BIG PROJECTS let FREE integrated technology work for you.
The member services and event management side of our business has a very small staff and we cannot afford to squander our limited resources on ineffectual activities. We are however willing to invest time and money in any technology that allows use our… more »
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