Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 9, 2023

Architecting Choice Marriott, PCMA, CEMA, and Storycraft Lab recently released a report, “ Six Truths for Innovative Event Strategies ,” that is primarily influenced by corporate event marketers but can be applied to association annual conferences. The post Configurable Conference Journeys appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Often, they reject the honest critic who speaks truth to power. Having a truthful relationship with yourself is a little like marriage. The post Want To Be a Leader? When leaders focus on external gratification instead of inner satisfaction, they lose their grounding. All CEOs grapple with this Catch-22.

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Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2012

Yes, it is, says Dictionary.com : truth·i·ness [troo-thee-nis] (noun): “the quality of seeming to be true according to one’s intuition, opinion, or perception without regard to logic, factual evidence, or the like: the growing trend of truthiness as opposed to truth.”. It had a truthiness of truth. . Oh, what a dreamer I am.

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Jamie Notter

APRIL 25, 2019

But the truth is, I’m totally fine with core values, as long as they ARE an accurate reflection of internal behaviors. Note: I post reflections/insights from my speaking work here, but don't miss my other blog posts on culture and engagement over at the Human Workplaces blog ). Photo by NICO BHLR on Unsplash.

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ReviewMyAMS

JUNE 2, 2020

Guest post by Sigmund VanDamme, Membership Software Evangelist, Community Brands When you consider moving to a new association management software (AMS) system for the first time, or changing the one you have, one of the first questions you’re likely to ask is, “How much does it cost?”.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 15, 2018

Here’s the deeper truth: you’re making it difficult for yourself. The Automated Truth Will Set You Free. The automated truth is out there! They should help you elevate your interaction with your members and subscribers. Automation helps you do bigger and better things you were not able to accomplish on your own.

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GrowthZone

JUNE 14, 2017

I mean that the entire system is built on the premise that neither side in the process is going to be speaking the whole truth. The truth is, they are not presenting the picture that reflects their own greatest strengths, potential, or aspirations in an authentic way – Instead, they are telling the employer what they want to hear.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

If you’d like to subscribe, please complete the form at the bottom of this post. Hear the surprising truth about what creates or crushes high-performing teams. But could the truth be that the most effective leaders—the top 10-15%—are the most self-aware? I won’t share or sell your email address. Network more.

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CMA Solutions

APRIL 3, 2024

Leverage Digital Platforms Your website and social media platforms are for more than posting recent hires and highlighting your latest services. Conduct a Post-Crisis Analysis After a PR crisis has passed, it’s natural for your team to feel relieved. The post 7 Proven Ways for Banks to Handle a PR Crisis appeared first on CMA.

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YourMembership

JULY 15, 2013

Featured Article The Naked Truth about Technology Ever have that sinking feeling that something isn’t right? The post July 2013 Newsletter appeared first on YourMembership.com. The post July 2013 Newsletter appeared first on YourMembership.com. The anxiety behind this realization is akin to being exposed in public.

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YourMembership

JULY 15, 2013

Featured Article The Naked Truth about Technology Ever have that sinking feeling that something isn’t right? The post July 2013 Newsletter appeared first on YourMembership.com. The post July 2013 Newsletter appeared first on YourMembership.com. The anxiety behind this realization is akin to being exposed in public.

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GrowthZone

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The post 6 Tips for Effective Association Board Self-Evaluations appeared first on GrowthZone. No matter the steps you take, always acknowledge the effort put into assessments and assure members their time will be worth it. Effective boards are those who periodically and truthfully ask themselves, “How can we improve?”

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Smooth The Path

MAY 2, 2017

Professionals tell each other half truths all the time. ” Half truths are told to prospective members when we show only the best of the organization. But more dangerous is when we tell half truths to interviewees, or to each other while we are making critical decisions, or to managers who are counting on a particular outcome.

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Association Adviser

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Rachel Clemens of Mighty Citizen talks with The Association Adviser Podcast about why associations should survey members, building trust in surveys, & components of a truthful, informative survey. The post Podcast: How to Create Better Member Surveys appeared first on Association Adviser.

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Smooth The Path

MAY 20, 2021

The post Take a Peak Behind Our (Virtual) Main Stage Curtain! (It can, but more on that later). We hoped that together with our awesome Incubator participants, we could invent virtual networking events to do all of these things. Hope to see you there!!! appeared first on Smooth The Path.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 10, 2020

Billhighway explains how to handle and prevent chapter data privacy issues —another post in their series on chapters in crisis. That’s why I like the “most popular posts of the past year” posts that come out this time of year, like this one from AMS provider MemberSuite and this one from LMS provider WBT Systems.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In truth, the nine cities that make up the area each have unique features, with some offering venue or accommodation space and others offering recreational or other opportunities. The post Five Ways Savvy Scheduling Can Rescue Your Meeting’s Budget appeared first on Associations Now. We can provide that knowledge,” Trokey said. “We

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GrowthZone

APRIL 23, 2019

Learn more about electronic billing efficiencies in our ebook, The Ugly Truth About Paper Billing & Payment Processing>> How to Justify an AMS Purchase to the Association Board. The post 10 Ways E-Billing Increases Efficiency and Lowers Costs appeared first on GrowthZone.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 15, 2016

First, there’s AirBNB’s advertising and reputation, which brings people to the site, either to post a listing or to browse potential vacation spots. As Katie Dill, AirBNB’s Director of Experience Design, detailed in this post , a lot of thought goes into designing a compelling customer experience and journey. Laying the groundwork.

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Association Leaders

MAY 31, 2019

Click here to read an interesting post on selfless leadership. Given how true it is that the best leaders are selfless leaders, it amazes me how little is written about being a selfless leader. If you google “selfless leadership”, the second and third items are from 2015 and 2011 respectively. That’s incredible! Click here to take Inc.

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Achurch

AUGUST 1, 2023

The truth is that people want to feel like they are being treated like human beings and not merely a cog in the organizational wheel. The post 3 Ways to Build Trust on Teams appeared first on Achurch. If not, you may need to explore your past experiences and how these may bias your current relationship to your team.

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Mariner Management

OCTOBER 16, 2020

One thing is certain; if there is one essential truth about component relations it’s that we are in a partnership with our chapters and nothing is more effective at maintaining those partnerships than good old fashion communications. – and how they seek to build successful relationships and trust through good old-fashioned communications.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

The truth is that most of the data points and recovery opinions are coming from the supplier — not the organizer — side of our industry. The post Event Planning Has Risen in the Ranks of Most Stressful Jobs appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene.

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Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Eight years ago, on September 5, 2011, I made my first post on this blog. Since that time, I have managed to make a post appear here every Monday morning, a post almost always focused on some aspect of my professional experiences as an association executive. But there are two other Blog Topics on that list.

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Thanks For Playing

OCTOBER 10, 2012

simple leadership truths. Are any of those Facebook fans actually seeing your posts? Five (not so?) Does doing precede knowing ? Are you the peanut butter or the jelly ? Everybody says they want a great organizational culture, but Jamie Notter asks: what are you actually doing to make it happen ? I'm checking it out. You should, too.

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Associations Now

APRIL 28, 2020

For example, Cleveland Clinic saw a more than 80 percent increase in search visibility, while the New York Post and Politico saw increases of 73.3 But the truth is, people are actually looking for this information right now, writes Jason White, director of SEO at PMG, in a blog post for Search Marketing Daily. percent and 65.6

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Association Success

OCTOBER 15, 2020

They’re the people who show up early to every panel, share every social media post and bring something extra to the table. Because they’re deeply invested, they’re often willing to offer critical feedback: The hard truths that, when confronted, can help your organization improve. .

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

You may feel like the world has moved on to newer ways of distributing content online—but the truth is that email is holding its own, especially in the workplace. What we do is algorithmic, behaviorally targeted, incredibly timely, fully automated programmatic direct mail,” the company’s CEO, Lewis Gersh, told the Post.

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NXUnite

JANUARY 12, 2024

Quiz show According to Wonder Ink , increased biblical literacy can help kids recognize the Bible as the source of truth, whether they’re reading yet or not. The post 9 Kid-Friendly Fundraisers For Churches Helping Nonprofits appeared first on NXUnite by Nexus Marketing. Also, consider working with nonprofits that serve children.

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Mariner Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

She glammed on Daniel Pink’s book “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us” where he identifies three basic human drives: Mastery – The need to create and learn new things. Here are a few; read the full post for more. Autonomy – The need to direct our own lives. Goodbye plaques and trophies?).

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Virtual Expo Truths. Reflecting on these thoughts through a post-COVID lens makes it nearly impossible for a new virtual platform to be trusted by both buyers and sellers out of the gate. Advance/Post Recognition – promotional and registration emails, website, social media. I’ve got bad news for you. Corporate Booth.

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Association Success

JUNE 16, 2020

As the abundance of available content increases, the ability to understand and recognize what is truthful and important becomes more and more difficult. . The post How content curation combats information overload appeared first on AssociationSuccess.org.

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Spark Consulting

JUNE 18, 2014

Eight tips to fight back (one of which is “quit relying on Facebook for your social media interaction” to which I say TRUTH). I do post a lot of links to interesting stuff that may not be specifically association/tech-related there, just in case you’re bored and looking for something to read. Been a while, I know.

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GrowthZone

APRIL 30, 2019

Fact: Nothing can be further from the truth. The post Young Association Members: Myths vs. Facts appeared first on GrowthZone. Download How to Create an Association SWOT Analysis to get started. Myths & Facts: Myth: Millennials are “Generation Me,” the self-centered generation. Face the young professional challenge head-on.

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Ungrated

MAY 27, 2021

Since there is so much information surrounding them, navigating the myths and truths has been an ongoing challenge for board members and community managers. The post Calling the shots: Addressing rollouts of COVID-19 vaccines in your community appeared first on Ungated: Community Associations Institute Blog. As the U.S.

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Eric Lanke

JULY 15, 2019

But, in truth, there is only one right way to code expenses -- and that is how the worksheet we take so much time creating says they should be coded. Getting it right is often far less important than getting everyone on board. + + + This post first appeared on Eric Lanke's blog , an association executive and author.

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Eric Lanke

JUNE 5, 2017

If you are an association CEO and you don't regularly visit your members, you really need to start asking yourself why. + + + This post first appeared on Eric Lanke's blog , an association executive and author. When we were together he expressed how happy he was that I had taken the time to come see him. Image Source [link].

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