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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR JULY 1, 2012  Take a Vacation From Email Pool and Barn/Gym at High Meadow Farm, Washington Depo, CT. Last summer a client that I really respect apologized for not responding to an email message more quickly. He said he had been on vacation and he was working on his “work-life balance.”. Brad Feld calls it “going off the grid” when he unplugs from email for a few days and he does it at least once every quarter. Seligman, Ph.D. | ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR OCTOBER 8, 2012  Social Media for Associations: Challenges and Opportunities Associations and non-profits are very busy trying to figure out social media. How can we use them to enhance our communications and how can we prepare for attacks launched using these new tools? The The opportunities for enhanced sharing and collaboration presented by social media are mind-blowing. But these new tools also come with incredible disruptive potential. This is a generational issue. | | | | | |
| ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR MAY 10, 2013  Pride 'I’m extremely proud of my grandfather, Lt. Emmett M. Cox, Jr. and my father the Honorable Emmett R. Both men visited Washington, D.C. for the day on Wednesday. Emmett M. Cox, Jr. and Hon. Emmett R. “Rip” Cox. “Granddaddy” and “Dad” visited Washington as part of an “Honor Flight” from Mobile, Alabama. My grandfather, Colonel Cox, was in the U.S. Patton. | ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR APRIL 12, 2013  Speaking to Alabama Law Students about the Association World 'courtesy of [link]. m excited to again speak to University of Alabama law students about opportunities in the association world. The discussion is next week at the Washington offices of Hogan Lovells. Partner Mike House is the organizer of Alabama’s government relations program that brings students to Washington for a semester to work and study. The article was written by Jerry A. | ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR MARCH 19, 2013  Spring Break in Amsterdam – With the Kids! In this post I’m taking a break from writing about associations, food policy, and leadership. My friends are headed to Amsterdam for spring break next week with their three children and I wanted to share what I think are some of the best things about this great city. Amsterdam Canal – courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Fabiekhan. The People (so lovely). The Canals (breathtaking). | ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR FEBRUARY 18, 2013  Cutting Edge Social Media for Associations The magazine for association executives, Associations Now , has another great issue this month (Feb. 2013). The highlight is the article about the social media strategy at the Colorado Oil and Gas Association. The campaign is called “My Energy Truth” and it uses videos, Twitter, Facebook, and even Pinterest. With visibility comes vulnerability, but you have to open up to stay relevant. . | | | | | | | |
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ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013  What’s Your Favorite Mars Product?
Don’t miss the great article in the new Fortune magazine about Mars – Inside Mars, one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For , by David A. Kaplan. Here’s what I find interesting: Mars’ headquarters is in McLean, Virginia, the DC suburb where I live. But only 80 employees work there – the entire company employs 72,000 around the world at 400 offices and manufacturing sites. Mars is the third largest private company in the world. They sold $33 billion worth of candy, pet and human food last year. The entire company is owned by the 3 children of Forrest Mars Sr. Congratulations to Mars! MORE >> -
ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2013  A Library of Event Checklists
Ritz Carlton Laguna Nigel – Courtesy of Ritz Carlton. I’m just back from a successful and well-executed client meeting at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Nigel in Dana Point, California. Verto’s event planner Jane Reynolds deserves the credit for amazing food, good logistics, and no surprises. Jane and I have discussed the importance of starting your planning with a good checklist. Meetings & Conventions magazine has a great library of checklists that will help you in planning a wide range of events. Ritz Carlton Laguna Nigel – Courtesy Ritz Carlton. MORE >> -
ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2013  Association Law Essentials
The newest edition of Associations Now has a good article on basic association law issues. The article was written by Jerry A. Jacobs , dean of the association legal community. Jerry’s book, Association Law Handbook , is in the Fifth Edition. I first met Jerry at an ASAE legal workshop years ago and he is always responsive when I have a tough association legal question. The Association Law Handbook is a great reference tool. provide legal services to associations through my law firm, Law Offices of John H. Cox, PLLC. Uncategorized ASAE Association Law Association Management MORE >> -
ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2013  True Professionalism at an Association Management Firm
I’ve just completed David Maister’s True Professionalism. Originally published in 1997 and still relevant today, it is the single best guide I’ve found so far to managing a professional services firm like Verto Solutions. The most concise part of the book is the table of Critical Business Processes of a Professional Firm. Most of Maister’s readers are probably lawyers, but on every page this book adds value to any professional providing business services. Uncategorized Association Management leadership Non-Profit Management Small Business Operations MORE >> -
ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013  How Does Nick Saban Do It?
Fortune magazine. did some reading about Coach Nick Saban’s leadership philosophy and style in anticipation of the BCS National Championship game Monday night between Alabama and Notre Dame. There’s an interesting article in the September 24, 2012 Fortune magazine, “ Leadership Lessons from Nick Saban ” by Brian O’Keefe, a former Birmingham resident who spent time earlier this year inside the Saban bubble in Tuscaloosa. also read a book by Saban himself, How Good Do You Want to Be ? lived in Tuscaloosa for three years, while studying the law. I highly recommend both books. million. million. MORE >> - How to Make 2013 a Great Year: Your Guide to a More Productive Life ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
- Communications and Marketing for Associations – Paid Internship ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
- An AweSOME Evening for Those in Need ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2012
- The Best Books for Association Executives ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2012
- McLean’s Most Generous Resident? ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2012
- SJA Golf Tournament ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012
- Discussing Business Success Over a Shrimp Po Boy ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
- Do You Need to Spend Big Money to Get Great Speakers? ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
- Global Color Conference 2012 ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
- Marketing Resources for Associations and Small Businesses ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
- Why This Blog? ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012
- What is Association Management? ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012
- Fooducation? ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2012
- The Power of Video for Associations ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012
- Association Leader: Ernie Rosenberg ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012
- Does Your Association Produce Videos? ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2012
- “Big Food” and Organic ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2012
- Catering and Innovation – Main Event ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2012
- We’re All In Sales Now ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | MONDAY, JULY 16, 2012
- Food and Beverage Colors – Chicago, IL September 11-13 ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012
- Scanning the Horizon on the Chesapeake Bay ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2012
- Vodka and Croissant: Interesting Business Leaders ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2012
- ASAE Rocks and Cowboy, is that a Big Screen! ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2012
- GMA Executive Conference: Perhaps the End of a Very Good Thing? A Review ASSOCIATION NAVIGATOR | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012
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