Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Where did the day go? How many times have you asked yourself that? I just did when I looked at the time, yikes. Usually that means I’ve been in that wonderful flow state, that’s a good thing. But it also usually means I got a late start on the day, not so good. The only problem with flow is when I forget to set a timer to get up every 30 or 40 minutes to stretch my legs and get some fresh air.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

The real estate trade group, in a series of recent reports, is starting to make the case that blockchain database technology, traditionally associated with currency, could have important uses in the housing sector. It might be a bit surprising to casual observers, but the National Association of Realtors (NAR) sees a lot of potential in blockchain. The disruptive database technology, best known for its association with bitcoin, has increasingly drawn interest in other spheres.

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Chapter Chat

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

So, you’ve been tasked with implementing new technology into your organization. You’ve created a committee of all the right people. You’ve chosen the technology that meets your needs after weeks, months or maybe even years of research (we’ve seen it…). …. Now what? We get it, implementing technology across chapters is challenging. Some chapters are ecstatic to upgrade systems and processes, while others are resistant to any change at all.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

What this year’s thriller of a World Series can teach meeting planners about designing and executing conferences or meetings. Earlier this week, the Chicago Cubs did what many believed would never happen: They won the World Series for the first time since 1908 , breaking a 108-year-long curse by beating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in a game 7 thriller—in a series that saw them down three games to one at one point—that not only went for 10 innings but also included a 17-minute rain delay.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Thousands of franchise businesses are giving back to their communities, and the International Franchise Association has launched a registry to keep track of it all and let members share the work they’ve done. The International Franchise Association’s Franchise Education and Research Foundation has created a national registry of its members’ charitable activities.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

One editor’s approach to election night offers a “voice of reason” to a very emotional campaign cycle. Also: YouTube gets serious about comment moderation. We’re near the finish line of the 2016 election—perhaps one of the most emotional and challenging election cycles in modern U.S. history. Trying to stay above the fray when all that emotion is out there is hard.

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