Jun 25, 20183 min read
Stories From a Gen X Outlier: Why I Join
Sarah Sladek‘s presentation to my employer, a professional society of dentists, on the demographic challenges facing associations was...
Jun 25, 20183 min read
Stories From A Gen X Outlier: Why I Join
Sarah Sladek‘s presentation to my employer, a professional society of dentists, on the demographic challenges facing associations was...
Jun 25, 20183 min read
Equal Opportunity: Women And The Generation Gap
I can see why female Baby Boomers and Gen Xers might think the women of my generation have an entitlement problem. The women who came...
Jun 25, 20184 min read
Under The Hood(Ie): Realizing Gen Y’s Potential
This year, the oldest members of Generation Y will turn 30. By the time these people reach their 33rd birthday, Generation Y will have...
Jun 25, 20184 min read
The New Era Of Member Recruitment: Listening And Adaptation
Fighting for members. It is a common theme that every association is facing in this day and age. Having had a 26 year career in the...
Jun 25, 20185 min read
5 Must-Have Strategies For Successful Membership Recruitment
Ever feel like you’re reacting to low membership numbers rather than working through an established, proactive plan to recruit and retain...
Jun 25, 20182 min read
Your Mission Statement Stinks
Quick! What’s your organization’s mission statement? Don’t have the mission memorized? Do your eyes glaze over at the mere mention of it?...
Jun 25, 20183 min read
Kick Your Organization’s Old Habits: Tips For Creating A Better Work Culture
Your organization is doing what it does because it’s always worked for you, or has it? It’s time to look to the future instead of putting...
Jun 25, 20185 min read
Thou Shall Not Eat And Tweet At The Same Time: Resolving Generational Conflicts
With four generations in the workplace, compromise is becoming a necessity. But that’s easier said than done. It’s so much easier to...
Jun 25, 20183 min read
Volunteer Food For Thought: Shape Opportunities For All Ages In Your Organization
In middle school, the thought of volunteering for any school activities where I could spend time with my best friends and twin sister...
Jun 25, 20183 min read
Effective Associations: Make Yours Hit The Mark
I’ve spent a lot of time working with association leaders, and I’ve come to know what works and doesn’t to grow membership and sustain...
Jun 25, 20182 min read
Sustain Your Organization Through Employee Mentorship
Your organization is unique. You are successful because there is something different about what you do and how you do it. How can you...
Jun 25, 20183 min read
Why Your Association Needs A Mobile Marketing Strategy
If your association is looking for innovative ways to connect with members and engage new audiences, mobile marketing–or mobile in...
Jun 25, 20182 min read
How To Recruit The Best Of Gen X
Talented Gen Xers are looking for jobs. With some Boomers hanging on past retirement age and Gen Y working for less money, middle...
Jun 25, 20184 min read
5 Simple Steps To Engage Members With Video
In January 2011, Newsweek came up with a list American Dying Cities , subtitled “Cities with bleak futures ahead.” Leading off that list...
Jun 25, 20182 min read
Is Democracy Dead?
It’s an election year, and regardless of which party line you prefer, here’s a little known fact: We have the oldest Congress in history...
Jun 25, 20183 min read
The End Of Work As We Know It
Last week I gave a presentation at the national conference of an industry association. I was charged with giving a presentation on...
Jun 25, 20182 min read
Forget About Top-Down: Your Succession Plan Includes Everyone
Are your leaders about to retire? Are you prepared to deal with it? For a smooth transition, you need to know where your company’s next...
Jun 25, 20182 min read
Recognizing Membership Success: Examples From Ontario Library Association
In September 2011, I had the pleasure of meeting Beckie MacDonald, M.L.I.S at the CSAE (Canadian Society of Association Executives)...
Jun 25, 20183 min read
Engage Employees With Organizational Democracy
WorldBlu added its first Minnesota company to their prestigious list of most democratic workplaces. Because I live and work in Minnesota;...