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Closing the Office vs. Working From Home

Eric Lanke

If the Milwaukee Public Schools closed (which they did three or four times a year, and usually with at least night-before advance warning) then our office would close, too. Now, and in the future, whenever the Milwaukee Public Schools closed -- because of snow or because of frigid temperatures or both -- we would not close the office.

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Looking Back From a Feeling of Triumph

Eric Lanke

On Friday of this past week I had a business meeting in downtown Milwaukee. At least when I asked her if she did, she did me the courtesy of not rolling her eyes. + + + This post first appeared on Eric Lanke's blog , an association executive and author. So I told her a quick story. Image Source [link].

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The Glamourous Life

Eric Lanke

Getting back and forth between Milwaukee and Nashville on the same day was a challenge given the meeting time and flight schedules, so I booked it as an overnight. It's just the way the work gets done. + + + This post first appeared on Eric Lanke's blog , an association executive and author. It's normal. It's expected.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.13.20

Reid All About it

Participants receive complimentary access to a customizable dashboard allowing you to view the data and download a unique report to guide you, your staff and volunteer leadership. McKinley Advisors describes how they helped the Infectious Diseases Society of America by starting at the top with governance and leadership development.

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Working out Loud: Learning from Eric Lanke

Jamie Notter

He’s the CEO of the National Fluid Power Association, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and he writes on the best CEO-authored blogs out there. Leadership Learning' He talks about his experiments and his efforts to build a stronger culture, while he’s doing it. It can increase effectiveness dramatically.

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Tuesday Buzz: Avoid Presenter Gimmicks at Your Events

Associations Now

An association CEO rants about a common speaker gimmick at leadership events—and why it’s not relevant to his needs. Leadership requires a chain of command, an understanding of the skills that your team has, and effective discipline. Also: lessons from the return of Twin Peaks. ” he asks. Budding illustrator?

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From the Corner Office: Michelle Mason, ASQ

Association Adviser

This month, the Corner Office spotlight shines on Michelle Mason, CAE, managing director of the ASQ in Milwaukee, Wis., Before coming to ASQ six years ago, I spent eight years at ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership, where I headed up strategic research. AA: How would you describe your leadership philosophy?