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Sword Swallowing? Yes, There’s an Association for That.

Associations Now

Sword Swallowers Association International, which launched in 2002, is the only organization of its kind in the world. “Like any loving relationship, you have to listen and ask your body, and sometimes it’s not the right time to go all the way,” she told The New York Times.

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Seen Elsewhere: Resources for Trend Scanning, Gaming, Productivity

Idea Architects

Here are two invaluable resources for doing that: Springwise , an organization spotlighting information gleaned by a network of more than 15,000 "spotters" from around the world. It offers a daily or weekly newsletter as well as a database of ideas, trends, and innovations organized into more than 20 industry categories. Dec 2002 (6).

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Study: Top Execs Willing to Jump Ship for New Jobs

Associations Now

New analysis of data from a decade ago finds 52 percent of executives were willing to pursue a new job if contacted by a recruiter. Back in 2002, more than half of executives were willing to actively consider a new job when contacted by a recruiter, according to a new study. Possibly a lot.

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Crucial Conversations

Plexus Consulting

in an attempt to settle and dispose of disputes between the parent organization and two of the subsidiary component organizations. The situation needed resolution, and all affected parts of the organization needed to move on to other, positive activities. You know the situation—it’s common in national and global associations.

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The Art of the Retirement Announcement

Associations Now

Giving them time to prepare has benefits for both the organization and the departing CEO. How a leader decides to break that news to his or her organization is something else entirely—and it could have a long-lasting impact. One soon-to-be-retired exec tells why. Knowing when it’s time to go is one thing.

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CPA Group’s Recognition Program Introduces Students to Accounting

Associations Now

A new recognition program from the American Institute of CPAs and NAF aims to get more high schools students interested in an accounting career. Following the successful pilot in Florida, Maryland, New York, and North Carolina during the 2015-2016 school year, the program will expand nationwide to 209 schools starting in the fall.

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Plexus Consulting Group?: Crucial Conversations

Plexus Consulting

Plexus Consulting Group® For health, education, workforce, finance and other non profit and public service organizations that want to leverage resources and strategically plan for U.S. in an attempt to settle and dispose of disputes between the parent organization and two of the subsidiary component organizations.