The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 1, 2011

Saturday, January 1, 2011. Are You Looking Forward to 2011? I would like to see Hourglass become a community where GenX leaders share their ideas and refine their practice to better themselves and their organizations. And to that end, I have a challenge for you in 2011. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Part of the problem is traditional committee structure doesn’t allow for quick decision making, Engel said, and that doesn’t work when GenXers and millennials are accustomed to 24-7 information and networking. Are you seeing a surge in GenX and millennial volunteers? We get impatient.

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Associations Now

JUNE 8, 2016

The Diamond Producers Association announced a new “Real Is Rare” campaign in hopes of earning the affection of millennial consumers who crave authentic connections, according to DPA research. Why aren’t millennials in love with diamonds? In fact, in 2011, Forbes reported a 300 percent increase in sapphire sales.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 25, 2016

Boomer succession plans can be just as important as millennial recruiting. . But our annual Association Communication Benchmarking study showed that association leaders rate advocacy among the five most important topics to members (60 percent). Source: Association Adviser Communications Benchmarking Survey 2016.

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Association Adviser

DECEMBER 10, 2013

This show app wasn’t the first ASAE event app, but it seemed like ASAE placed more emphasis on referencing the app and communicating through it (via Twitter widget) during the show than they did at previous events. The 2011 ASAE Tech show featured a simpler app that contained just the schedule and a list of exhibitors.)

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The Hourglass Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Sunday, February 20, 2011. A couple of posts ago I mention a post from HBRs Andrew McAfee about how the connected habits of Millennials are benefting organizations. Well, a week after that one, McAfee posted another , this one about what goes wrong when Millennials take their connected habits too far. February 22, 2011 8:49 AM.

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Association Adviser

MAY 25, 2017

There were many great education sessions at ASAE’s 2017 Membership, Marketing & Communications (MM&C) Conference, held earlier this month in Washington, D.C. They estimated that in 2011, there were about 150 marketing technology companies/tools. Here are five key takeaways that will help association marketers face the future.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 2, 2012

2011 has drawn to a close, and that means its time to close up shop here at The Hourglass Blog. Despite my September 2011 announcement that I was moving to a new blog, traffic here at Hourglass has remained strong, allowing 2011 to post some of the best numbers in the blogs history. Communication. Millennials.

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Leading Learning

JULY 12, 2021

For more than twenty years, Elizabeth has helped associations grow in membership, marketing, communications, public presence, and especially revenue, which is what Spark is all about. Elizabeth Weaver Engel, M.A., CAE, is Chief Strategist at Spark Consulting. She speaks and writes frequently on a variety of topics in association management.

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Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Monday, September 26, 2011. 6 comments: Jeffrey Cufaude September 26, 2011 8:39 AM It's a great question Eric. Reply Delete Michael Long September 26, 2011 2:55 PM Good question Eric. Reply Delete Eric Lanke September 26, 2011 7:45 PM Good comments all. Reply Delete Eric Lanke September 27, 2011 7:41 PM Thanks, Jody.

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Monday, December 26, 2011. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2011. ▼ 2011. (61). skip to main | skip to sidebar. Its Not Innovation If It Only Serves You. At the end of this year I will no longer be posting here at The Hourglass Blog. Posted by Eric Lanke.

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Monday, December 19, 2011. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2011. ▼ 2011. (61). skip to main | skip to sidebar. Innovation Does Not Happen Online. At the end of this year I will no longer be posting here at The Hourglass Blog. To see my reasons why click here.

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Monday, December 12, 2011. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2011. ▼ 2011. (61). skip to main | skip to sidebar. What Race for Relevance Inadvertently Taught Me About Committees. At the end of this year I will no longer be posting here at The Hourglass Blog.

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Monday, December 5, 2011. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2011. ▼ 2011. (61). skip to main | skip to sidebar. Calling Everyone (Not Just Boomers): Which Battle Are You Fighting? At the end of this year I will no longer be posting here at The Hourglass Blog.

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The Hourglass Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Monday, November 28, 2011. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2011. ▼ 2011. (61). skip to main | skip to sidebar. Film Directing Lessons in Innovation and Leadership. At the end of this year I will no longer be posting here at The Hourglass Blog. Baby Boomers.

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The Hourglass Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Monday, November 21, 2011. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2011. ▼ 2011. (61). skip to main | skip to sidebar. Things Ive Learned from Being a Board Member. At the end of this year I will no longer be posting here at The Hourglass Blog. Posted by Eric Lanke.

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The Hourglass Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Monday, November 14, 2011. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2011. ▼ 2011. (61). skip to main | skip to sidebar. Which Committee Are You On? At the end of this year I will no longer be posting here at The Hourglass Blog. To see my reasons why click here.

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The Hourglass Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Monday, November 7, 2011. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2011. ▼ 2011. (61). skip to main | skip to sidebar. Secrets of Innovation. At the end of this year I will no longer be posting here at The Hourglass Blog. To see my reasons why click here. at 7:00 AM.

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The Hourglass Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Monday, October 31, 2011. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2011. ▼ 2011. (61). skip to main | skip to sidebar. Race for Relevance is a Negotiating Position. At the end of this year I will no longer be posting here at The Hourglass Blog. Posted by Eric Lanke.

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The Hourglass Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

This is another one of those posts challenging the assumption that as Millennials storm their way into the workforce theyre going to radically change the landscape and force organizations to adapt to their idiosyncratic ideals in order to harness their power and survive. Millennials arent any different. Millennial: Yes we are!

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

A recent survey of millennials found that more than half believe they would benefit from having a professional mentor, but only about one-third said their bosses or supervisors were willing to serve in that role. A 2011 LinkedIn survey of almost 1,000 U.S. Fortunately, there’s more than one way to seek out a career coach.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 14, 2012

These came labeled as follows: Millennials At the Beach (left); At the Museum (center); On a date (right). Over the last few years, I’ve watched as many Boomers and others “mock” Millenials and Gen Yers and their “failure” to communicate because they are “always texting.” ► 2011. (42).

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The Hourglass Blog

APRIL 11, 2011

Monday, April 11, 2011. As young lieutenants, we learned that we needed to set the example, communicate the commanders intent, and then empower our corporals and sergeants to operate in places where they may not be able to ask, "What do I do next?". Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials.

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Beth Kanter

AUGUST 5, 2014

Are leadership skills different for emerging “Millennial” leaders than for people from different generations? There’s an excellent summary by the study’s authors in this post, “ Preparing Millennials for Leadership Success ,” the tips include: 1. Communicates powerfully and prolifically.

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Thanks to Wikileaks, you can now expect that day to come when your most private and candid communications will appear for all to peruse. Which begs the question--how well would your association survive a "Wikileaks dump" of its private communications? Labels: Communication , Leadership , Social Media. Communication.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

Thursday, January 6, 2011. If I ran my organization, I would utilize social media and YouTube extensively as a way to communicate with a huge constituency that is neither the member nor an unrelated, uninterested public. January 7, 2011 11:44 AM. One is about communication. January 7, 2011 3:12 PM. Communication.

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The Hourglass Blog

AUGUST 1, 2011

Monday, August 1, 2011. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2011. ▼ 2011. (61). Daring to Lead 2011. skip to main | skip to sidebar. The Season of Innovation. Baby Boomers. Encore Careers. For-Profit vs. Non-Profit. Generation Basics. Generation Jones.

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The Hourglass Blog

AUGUST 22, 2011

Monday, August 22, 2011. August 22, 2011 8:37 AM. August 22, 2011 9:14 PM. August 25, 2011 3:32 PM. August 26, 2011 10:30 AM. August 29, 2011 1:01 PM. August 29, 2011 8:10 PM. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Eric Lanke.

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The Hourglass Blog

MARCH 17, 2011

Thursday, March 17, 2011. One who does it, Forrester CEO George Colony , diagnoses the problem like this: As time has passed, I have come to see fear as the greatest barrier to overcome — whether its in my decision-making, communication, tennis game, or in the setting of strategic direction. March 18, 2011 8:38 AM.

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The Hourglass Blog

APRIL 1, 2011

Friday, April 1, 2011. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2011. ▼ 2011. (61). skip to main | skip to sidebar. Same Goes for Board Agendas. Heres something thought-provoking from Hugh MacLeod. When I saw it, my first thought was, "Same goes for blogging."

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SCD Group

MAY 23, 2012

I love working with and nurturing Millennials. And, I love presenting and facilitating discussions about Millennials and other generations in the work force. If you want a graphic illustration of a Millennial, please read Disassociation: Associations and the Reality of Irrelevance. communication.” ► 2011. (42).

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The Hourglass Blog

JULY 4, 2011

Monday, July 4, 2011. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2011. ▼ 2011. (61). We're All Millennials Now. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Careful What You Complain About. This posts inspiration is this HBR post from Michael Schrage. Baby Boomers.

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The Hourglass Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Monday, September 26, 2011. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2011. ▼ 2011. (61). Millennials Are the New Slackers. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Should Committees Report to the Board? image source. To see my reasons why click here. Baby Boomers.

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The Hourglass Blog

MAY 11, 2011

Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Whats our brand image and what does it communicate to people in our marketplace? Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2011. ▼ 2011. (61). skip to main | skip to sidebar. Association Innovation as Brand Strategy. Image source.

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The Hourglass Blog

MAY 26, 2011

Thursday, May 26, 2011. Dont Wall Yourself Off From Your Community. This is part two of my reaction to Jeff De Cagnas excellent article on business model innovation for associations in the April 2011 issue of Associations Now. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Daring to Lead 2011.

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The Hourglass Blog

MARCH 12, 2011

Saturday, March 12, 2011. Boomers, Xers and Millennials all have a role to play in creating new systems of leadership, and each brings a unique perspective that, when integrated, can make the system stronger and more sustainable that any system based on a single generations ideals. March 18, 2011 8:34 AM. Communication.

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The Hourglass Blog

AUGUST 29, 2011

Monday, August 29, 2011. In fact, instead of just complaining about the flew, it makes me want to jump in and help correct it since I am invested in the larger community and what it is trying to accomplish. August 30, 2011 11:37 AM. August 30, 2011 8:31 PM. December 14, 2011 12:59 PM. Communication.

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