How to develop a winning culture
Business coach John Spence knows developing a winning workplace culture is a leader’s most important mission. According to Spence, who was named one of America’s Top 50 Leaders To Watch by the American Management Association, excellent culture starts with excellent people and strong core values. His motto, “making the complex … awesomely simple,” ties into […]
The Effects of COVID-19 on Associations: Why failing matters more than ever
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a five-part industry assessment on the effects of COVID-19 on associations. Find the first part here. As the pandemic’s impacts continue to appear around the world, innovation and the ability to fail are more important than ever. For associations, leaders have the unique ability to drive innovation. […]
The Effects of COVID-19 on Associations: How values became more valued
Editors note: The Effects of COVID-19 on Associations is a five-part industry assessment. For the first 45 days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the leadership team at the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) halted the majority of the organization’s output as they prioritized evaluation. But that didn’t mean they went completely silent. During this […]
Association pros are improving themselves: Find out how in the Friday 5
Starting with what associations can learn from the Romance Writers of America’s response to allegations of racism, and ending with a podcast on essentialism, this week’s Friday 5 is all about how to become a better professional. Every Friday, we pull five articles our audience liked most from our weekly newsletters to keep up with […]
How diverse is the association industry?
As American media this summer turned much of its attention toward the social inequities brought on by systemic and institutionalized racism, we at AssociationSuccess.org made a commitment to do our own reflecting and to consider how we can be part of the solution to bring forth a better world for everyone in it. We’ve taken […]
Making your digital image picture perfect
Just as looking in the mirror reflects your physical appearance, your digital image is a reflection of your personal brand. The manner in which you appear online, whether via video, social media presence, or even Slack message is telling a story about who you are and how you’re showing up in the world. The problem […]
Missed “Rooting out Racism?” Watch it here
Yesterday we proudly launched a new workshop titled “Rooting out Racism: How to get started at your organization,” led by Dialogue on Race Louisiana CEO Maxine Crump. As an introductory workshop about how to identify the racist policies, bylaws and practices at your association that passively and actively allow inequities to continue, this conversation was […]
How the Romance Writers of America responded to racism accusations — and what associations can learn from them
It started with a tweet. Next, came a rather public revamp of policies and initiatives intended to make the Romance Writers of America more diverse and inclusive. In the tweet last August, romance writer Courtney Milan called a fellow romance author’s book an “(expletive) racist mess.” What followed was a formal ethics complaint by that […]
How to navigate moving past the COVID-19 pandemic, and other things association professionals are wondering this week
With summer coming to a close, it’s no wonder this week’s Friday 5 is all about what to do now. Every Friday we pull five articles our audience liked most from our weekly newsletters to keep up with what’s trending. This week you’re focusing on making progress. Whether it’s becoming a more sustainable person or […]
Why eliminating racism starts with institutions
Is racism a result of prejudice, or is prejudice a result of racism? When asked to consider the question, most people will likely say individuals are prejudiced and that prejudice leads to racism. Dr. Wornie Reed, a professor of sociology and Africana Studies at Virginia Tech, argues the opposite is true. In a 2015 TEDx […]