Author Archives: Neo

Change Early. Change Often.

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Neo

The Association Forum of Chicagoland has generously shared two follow-on discussions with presenters from the Forum’s 2009 Change Management Series on YouTube. Kerry C. Stackpole, CAE IOM is first up in the series with Best Practices to Implement the Change Process: Improve Your Readiness for Change. In part 2 John Hockman shares perspectives on Tools for Organizational Change: What to Measure and Why? Both are great primers on successfully leading association change and offer highly relevant insights about leading in today’s especially challenging climate. Continue reading →

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The Secret of Life

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Neo

The secret of life is “enjoying the passage of the time” so says singer-songwriter James Taylor in his classic hit The Secret O’ Life.  Country singer Faith Hill offered up another view in her own The Secret of Life ballad.  … Continue reading →

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Astute Leadership #17

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Neo

In these challenging economic times there’s certainly plenty of gloom and anxiety to go around.  Astute leaders may wish to consider the sound advice offered by former Secretary of State, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and US Army General … Continue reading →

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Be Careful With Numbers

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Neo

Maybe it’s the lingering hangover from trying to wrap our minds around the now trillions of U.S. taxpayer dollars being spent to bailout the nation’s financial institutions.  Or perhaps it’s the outrageous fifty billion dollar Ponzi scheme foisted on the … Continue reading →

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Consumers Increasingly Using Social Media to Make Buying Decisions

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Neo

According to a report released today by Razorfish™ four out of 10 consumers have made a purchase based on advertising they saw on a social media site, and 76 percent welcome advertising on social networks. The eighty six page report … Continue reading →

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