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Tag Archives: Leadership
Heavy on decisiveness. Weak on judgment.
When it comes to damning weak leadership, this pretty much sums it up. Most of us prefer a decisive leader who brings the benefit of experience, reflection, analysis, and judgment to those difficult organization moments. The leader who prefers to inflict the latest management … Continue reading
Posted in Executive Development, Leadership, Servant Leadership
Tagged associations, Leadership, nonprofit, organization
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Letting User Contribution Systems Build Your Business
If you only find time to read one business article this month, you may want to make it Scott Cook’s piece in the Harvard Business Review (October 2008) The Contribution Revolution – Letting Volunteers Build Your Business. Cook, a co-founder of Intuit … Continue reading
Posted in Executive Development, Leadership, Membership, Volunteers
Tagged HBR, Leadership, Membership, Volunteers
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Bringing the Best to the Boardroom
Who sits at your Board table? The movers and shakers of your profession or industry? Successful, recognized, long-time members? These are the people you need, right? Perhaps, but not as much as you might be inclined to believe. At the … Continue reading
Posted in Governance
Tagged executive, Governance, innovation, Leadership, management
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Seven Lessons You Can Borrow from Business
Ever worry that you’ve used up all your ideas for recruiting new members, retaining old members, and filling up the seats at your seminars? Try looking beyond the association world for fresh inspiration. The following marketing strategies are drawn from … Continue reading
Posted in Membership
Tagged economics, Leadership, management, marketing, Membership
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Making Senior Staff Meetings Effective and Efficient
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
Posted in Staff Leadership
Tagged inspiration, Leadership, managing, staff, Staff Leadership
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