Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

As I said last week, another association has invited me to speak at their Annual Leadership Conference on the subject of high-functioning association Boards. I'm going to hit four subjects during my presentation: Board selection , Board discussions, Board decisions, and Board succession. Each one is going to begin with a one-question quiz, with which I hope to take the temperature of the participants in the room.

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Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Parent involvement varies widely in schools. Some parents attend the parent-teacher meetings. Some parents fundraise and chaperone field trips. Some parents spend hours each week on leading the PTA. The parent who is minimally involved might be just as happy about their involvement and with the school overall as the parents who are extensively involved.

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GrowthZone

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Mastering the art of effective communication is the key to success for association professionals. As humans, there is one thing everyone has in common: the need to communicate. Regardless of who you are, what you do, or where you live, your existence depends on communication. Get More tips & tactics for efficient association operations in. our Association Operations Toolkit.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

New York City taxi medallions have severely declined in value as a result of the rise in app-based ride-hailing alternatives. An association that represents medallion owners is appealing to the courts, claiming unfair competition. The taxi medallion, once one of the most valuable investments a New York City resident could make, is in the middle of a long decline brought on by the rise of Uber and Lyft.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

The life of the association pro is fast-paced and staying on top of Association issues and trends can be a challenge. We’ve streamlined the process and rounded up three of our most popular blog posts. These brief articles address hot topics relevant to the modern association professional. Click on any link to go directly to the article: How to Survey Association Members.

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Holly Duckworth

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

I walked into the conference room where a table of women was waiting for me. As I walked up they asked me, “Holly how’s it going?” I paused for a moment my outside voice wanted to say the typical, “fine.” I could hear my inside voice wanted to say, “Life is a s**t show.” Mindful leaders today must step up into the reality of what we are experiencing, feeling, saying and how we are acting.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

The Edison Electric Institute’s network of members, as well as the group’s industry partners, are helping restore power to the millions affected by Hurricane Irma. As part of Edison Electric Institute’s Mutual Assistance Network , at least 50,000 workers and crews in the electricity sector have already been deployed to areas affected by Hurricane Irma to provide power restoration help.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Turns out those convention buffets create a lot of food waste—something one hotel chain wants to fix. Also: How photo booths are getting social. One of the biggest causes of food waste could eventually get a major rethink. It’s all thanks to a partnership between the Hyatt hotel chain and the global design firm Ideo, which are collaborating on solutions to tackle the buffet, according to The New York Times.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Not every airline is hopping on board the basic economy train, but some of the airlines that are have found mixed results from the approach. While United Airlines rolled back the offering, American Airlines expanded it. Here’s what travelers should know. United Airlines was aggressive when it came to pushing basic economy seats, which it introduced as its no-frills equivalent to the offerings from low-cost airlines like Spirit or Frontier.

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