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Association Brain Food: 11.10.23

Reid All About it

s DE&I committee. Sean Soth, Founder & Leadership Advisory Board Chair, Professionals for Association Revenue Wed 11/15 at 2 p.m. Our panel draws on their experience with certification organizations as psychometricians, vendors, and the chair of the I.C.E.’s More info/register. 1 CAE credit. Elliott Co.,

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You’re Never Too Young to Conquer New Challenges

Association Adviser

Almost 10 years ago, it was the last day of exams at my alma mater, the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, and I had a job interview 2.5 I worked on the programming side, ran conferences and worked on several committees. I felt like I needed more leadership opportunities or a change in association jobs. hours away in Madison.

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Invest in Yourself: Book Recommendations for Young Professionals

Association Adviser

I’m talking about books that help you grow by developing your time-management, leadership, and interpersonal skills. I reached out to my professional resources through the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE) and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), as well as through LinkedIn.

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Chose Your Dimensions of Diversity and Get Started

Eric Lanke

For instance, in a teaching association, diversity in volunteer leadership could mean recruiting K-12 teachers into leadership roles traditionally held by college professors. Second, when I was chair of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE), that Board was wrestling with its own diversity initiative.

Class 100
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We Asked, You Answered: Leaders Who Get It Right

Associations Now

Association professionals take inspiration from all types of leadership. We asked Associations Now readers to tell us about the leader they most admire, and why that person represents leadership at its best. She has taught me that leadership is not about perfection. Leslie epitomizes leadership. Tara BishoP, CAE.

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What Are You Looking For In Your Next Board Member?

Eric Lanke

I've written before about my experiences on the Board of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives. Now in my last year of service, having chaired the Board last year, I have the somewhat traditional job given to many past chairs--chairing the Nominating Committee.

Wisconsin 100
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Member Engagement and Association Building Blocks

Eric Lanke

They don''t want to assume a traditional committee leadership role. Before joining the board of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives, I was just a member. Imagine a member who has never served on a committee before contacts you with an idea for a new project. How do I know this?