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Comment on Seven Strategies for Growth in Tough Times by Kerry Stackpole

Kerry Stackpole — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:04:31 +0000

Thanks for your comment. I agree. Associations need to re-think their purpose, member’s interests/needs and work to re-align their business models to reflect that new reality. There are a series of engagements essential to success including renewing association cultures, examining business models, leveraging technology, crafting strategy and igniting generational passion.

Comment on Leading in the Wilderness by Change Management

Change Management — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:13:25 +0000

People always take a reading on the person in charge. So when it comes to building commitment, you must lead by example, just as commanders must show courage if they want soldiers to show bravery on the battlefield.

If you provide lukewarm leadership, you’ll see the passion cool among your people. Commitment can’t survive when the leader doesn’t seem to care. So be obvious. Turn up the burner inside yourself. Let the heat of your commitment be strong enough to glow in the dark.

Change Management

http://www.pritchettnet.com/job-commitment

Comment on Seven Strategies for Growth in Tough Times by Jeff De Cagna

Jeff De Cagna — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:39:29 +0000

These are all useful tactics, but they strike me less as a recipe for growth as for keeping the business alive during tough times. Associations seeking actual growth need to develop a much clearer point of view on the purpose-driven new value their stakeholders need to succeed in turbulent times and the interdependent capabilities required to deliver that value, as well as how the association will capture profitable revenue streams for itself.

We will need incisive business model thinking within association leadership systems if we are going to build a future of growth for organizations throughout our community.

Comment on The Future. Until It Isn’t. by Tweets that mention The Future Until It Isn't | Wired 4 Leadership -- Topsy.com

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:13:32 +0000

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Comment on Misreading Paper and Print by Valerie Fries, MM

Valerie Fries, MM — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:19:29 +0000

I love my books, but could it be because I am one of the baby boomers? I think not. There is something to say about having mixed media… we need to break away from two dimensional worlds. Without interacting in the “real world” I am afraid we will lose touch with reality. I am making a conscious effort to read to my grand children, to let my grand children watch me read a book, rather than using yet another e-device. Yes, I have begrudgingly moved to the smart phone and yes, I do love the technology, but I believe we cannot afford to, as a society, go completely paperless.. as you point out so eloquently, it really is NOT good for us or our planet.

Comment on Bouncing Back by Valerie Fries, MM

Valerie Fries, MM — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:14:08 +0000

As we have heard for many decades.. prepare for the worst, expect the best. I try to lead my team with this philosophy as well. We need to be positive to continue to motivate not only those we work with, but even ourselves (point 6 from above). However, we all know that sometimes failure is inevitable. Contingency plans have never been more crucial in these times of low tolerance (economy does that to us all).

Thanks for the great reminder, Kerry.

Valerie Fries, MM

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Tweets that mention Bouncing Back | Wired 4 Leadership -- Topsy.com — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:17:48 +0000

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Tweets that mention That Angry Moment | -- Topsy.com — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 21:49:10 +0000

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Tweets that mention The Big Lie | Wired 4 Leadership -- Topsy.com — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:32:41 +0000

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Comment on No Dues. Just The Experience. by Tony Rossell

Tony Rossell — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:42:13 +0000

I like the comments of Simon Sinek in his book, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. He says, "Our need to belong is not rational, but it is a constant that exists across all people in all cultures. It is a feeling we get when those around us share our values and beliefs. When we feel like we belong we feel connected and we feel safe. As humans we crave the feeling and we seek it out.”