Healthy by Design
Last week, surrounded by cigarette smoke and sipping a luncheon Manhattan, I thought, maybe it’s time to write about a healthy lifestyle. The smoke, BTW, comes from eating lunch in, …
Why am I pro creating?
Creativity has been an essential component of my life for as long as I can remember. From early expense accounts to the lies I tell my wife about exercise; creativity …
Opportunity at Association Laboratory: Strategist
Interested in working on leading edge association strategy projects across association domains and professional sectors? Enjoy working from the comfort of your own home? Do you like researching and facilitating …
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Am I Lazy, Stupid, or Resilient?
Earlier this month I was engaged in a classic conflict with my wife, Martha. A conflict familiar to any spouse or roommate. With a broken “mechanical” dishwasher, both of us …
Association Laboratory Spotlight
The Association Laboratory staff has been busy sharing its industry expertise. You can hear or read our opinions in the following places: “Expanding the volunteer leadership pipeline” Associations Now, Jan. …
Inspiring Minds Want to Know
Last month was my celebration of “Rantmas” in Death by Unanimous Decision – decrying the slow decision-making that will mark the end of so many associations. This month let’s pretend …
Associations Pronounced Dead by Unanimous Decision
This June, I sat outside on the patio, enjoying the results of my good decisions. Everything looked fine. The flowers were flowering. The birds were singing. The deer were deering. …
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Your Association Should Make its Own Sour Patch Kids Beer
I’m not lazy, I’m providing opportunities for others to share their voice. LOL This month’s blog takeover is by Nikki Haton Shanks. While she’s one of our strategists and an …
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Associations are conveners. Let’s convene better.
Welcome one and welcome all. Like many of you, I often want to work less, do less, be less. This month, two of our awesome strategists Nikki Golden and Nikki …
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Leadership Infrastructure – The Spanx of Your Success
The other day, while enjoying the sweet, juicy fruit of success, I had an epiphany. Perhaps, just maybe, something other than my unique combination of skills had contributed to my …
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