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Thought Leadership (5)

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How to make your core purpose come alive — and inspire members and employees

Pop quiz: Can you recite your organization’s mission statement from memory? If you find yourself struggling to recall every word, you’re not alone....

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3 ideas Netflix embraces for success — and what associations can learn from them

When an organization’s mission empowers big-picture thinking, endless creativity and flexibility become possible.

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Why this association CEO cautions against DIY

When I started working within the association space, I couldn't help but notice a recurring comment with many professionals I spoke with: "There's an...

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How being disruptive truly makes a difference

Considering it’s typically negative connotation, disruption is not the first word that comes to mind when I think of making change. Innovation,...

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Advocating for your mentee - dos and don'ts

Stepping into the role of mentor means more than just giving advice. It means taking interest in the goals of your mentee and using your skills and...

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Why failure is more valuable than success

The most challenging moments in life have some things in common. They are the moments we disappoint our peers or loved ones, don’t meet expectations,...

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How to foster community in a time of crisis

Community is at the heart of our human needs. We thrive off connection, and a community fills these needs. With the coronavirus displacing many...

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Carole Baskin is killing it in marketing: How the non-profit in 'Tiger King' dominates digital strategy

Editor's note: This piece was originally published on Anthony Shop's LinkedIn page and republished with permission.

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Bold idea? This association got rid of its annual conference

When John Bridges took over the Arkansas State Employees Association as executive director about two years ago, he had big ideas. But big ideas cost...

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