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Why Cultural Fluency Leads To Stronger Teams

Associations Now

By embracing the diversity of the modern workforce as an asset and improving cultural fluency, associations can build stronger, more innovative teams, says global leadership strategist Jane Hyun, opening ASAE’s Associations @ Work Conference on Monday. Ultimately, working to bring out the best in all staff will improve the association.

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Motown magic continues to attract business

Aaron Wolowiec

Detroit’s Cobo Center. I’m sure I can speak for my fellow Michiganders: We’ve watched with heartbreak as Detroit, once the most prosperous city in the country, has struggled to financially support its declining population. A recent Detroit Free Press column by Tom Walsh piqued my interest for this blog. It’s not pretty.

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NFL’s Latest Leadership Push: A “Rooney Rule” for Women

Associations Now

And last month, the Buffalo Bills announced the hiring of Kathryn Smith as the team’s special teams quality control coach, making her the first female full-time coach in NFL history. ” Beyond coaching staffs, executive leadership roles for women in the NFL are somewhat rare—but not unheard of.

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Leadership Limerick: Innovation Requires Many Contributions

Idea Architects

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Leadership Limerick: Innovation Requires Many Contributions. Every Monday, I offer a leadership limerick, highlighting an idea or strategy about effective leadership in limerick form. Set Designer.

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Tuesday Buzz: Two Athletic Takes on Leadership Transitions

Associations Now

Also: how the Detroit Pistons let go of a legend the right way. And though the team has struggled in recent years, Dumars is responsible for much of its success—a point made by owner Tom Gores. ” Dumars may not have been lighting up the win column much these days, but the team is giving him the classy exit he deserves. .

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Leadership Limerick: The Whole.

Idea Architects

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Leadership Limerick: The Whole and My Role. Every Monday, I offer a leadership limerick, highlighting an idea or strategy about effective leadership in limerick form. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference.

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Facilitation Friday #5: Provide Leadership Without Taking the Reins

Idea Architects

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Facilitation Friday #5: Provide Leadership Without Taking the Reins. What are ways you provide leadership to groups and teams you facilitate without completely taking the reins? Friday, February 03, 2012.