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GMA Executive Conference: Perhaps the End of a Very Good Thing? A Review

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McChrystal’s wonderful presentation was a mix of military history (Lord Nelson at Trafalgar and Napoleon’s march to Moscow), the war on terror in Afghanistan and Iraq, and leadership lessons we should learn from these chapters. Lord Nelson – One of General McChrystal’s Leadership Examples. What’s next?

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CMI's Association Management Blog: Dealing with the Recession

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For example, despite the unmistakable importance that the sales force is to the success of any large business, sales departments seem to be among the first to be trimmed or to "get the axe" altogether when costs are cut. One thing associations should NOT do is take a leadership role in spreading a message of scarcity and fear.