Category Archives: Staff Leadership

Be Open To The Possibility.

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Kerry Stackpole

It’s fun to read things that make my ears perk up.  So Friday’s Wall Street Journal gets my vote for delivering a triple play.  Beyond the thoughtful and positive review by Joe Morgenstern of the just released film “The Curious Case of … 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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Embrace Change

Posted on November 15, 2008 by kerstack

Beth Ziesenis has written a wonderfully engaging piece for ASAE and The Center’s CEO Leadership Letter titled Leading Your Association to Embrace Change.** As she rightly points out, the business of associations is change.  Building off the recently released research Designing Your Future  by Rohit … Continue reading →

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No Passion. No Progress.

Posted on November 2, 2008 by kerstack

Passion makes progress possible.  Employee passion.  Member passion.  Volunteer passion.  A leader’s passion for their teams and for excellence in everything the organization does.   If as leaders we understand the value of engagement what explains so many employees being disengaged from … Continue reading →

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Say It Ain't So, Seth!

Posted on October 24, 2008 by kerstack

In a recent SpearTalks interview Seth Godin opined that “Trying to convince a CEO of anything is a little like trying to convince a cop not to give you a ticket. It’s possible, but rarely worth the effort, given the odds.”  … Continue reading →

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Making Senior Staff Meetings Effective and Efficient

Posted on September 6, 2008 by kerstack

I have never worked a day in my life. When I’ve done my job well, neither has my senior staff. Before you rush to send me your resume, let me be clear. The “feel” of work is what’s missing here. … Continue reading →

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