Finding focus in the midst of uncertainty
In these unsettling times, refocusing on the future is both difficult and critical. Over the past few months, we have been forced to face crises head on. We’ve had to quickly adjust to working virtually, rethink in-person events, lead our teams and families through massive change, and acknowledge and internalize the racial inequalities that persist […]
How content curation combats information overload
Associations need to focus more on content curation and less on content creation, according to a new collaborative whitepaper from Spark Consulting and Content Company Inc. As the abundance of available content increases, the ability to understand and recognize what is truthful and important becomes more and more difficult. Spark Consulting published its first whitepaper, […]
3 Organizations Using Creative Social Media in Light of COVID-19
Tensions run high as the world deals with the effects of COVID-19. Not letting this tough time control or ruin their spirits, these organizations took to social media to entertain, engage and connect with their audiences. Let’s take a look at these three organizations and see what we can learn: The National Cowboy & Western […]
Ready to talk about racism at work? Here’s where to start
In all 50 American states and in over 15 countries, protests continue over the systematic oppression of Black people. Intentional or not, racism happens every day in all facets of life. With the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and so many more, staying silent on these acts is no longer an option. […]
SURGE Connect is finally here!
Looking for SURGE Connect? All registrants will receive unique URLs 30 minutes prior to the start of each session. If you’ve already registered, check your inbox for the link! If you haven’t registered, do so now! We’ve planning this day for months: SURGE Connect presented by Feathr is finally here! This three-day virtual conference will […]
Meet our SURGE Connect keynote interviewees
We are so excited our SURGE Connect virtual conference is almost here! Each day of SURGE Connect begins with a keynote interview, conducted by AssociationSuccess.org’s content manager Chelsea Brasted, meant to present new ideas and creative connections between association professionals and experts in other industries. For SURGE Connect, we’ve got a diverse trio of conversations […]
Hello — is it this association you’re looking for?
It feels as though the world is changing every single day, and with a global pandemic, that process has only accelerated. But one of the best ways to manage this change is through enforcing and developing our key relationships. For associations, that means reaching out more regularly to our members. Sometimes the best way to […]
Why failure is more valuable than success
The most challenging moments in life have some things in common. They are the moments we disappoint our peers or loved ones, don’t meet expectations, or fail to accomplish a goal. The fear of failure is deeply embedded in our culture, from the education system to the way many companies work. Failure is simply not […]
How to share bad news via Zoom
If this was five months ago I would say delivering bad news remotely is unacceptable. But things have changed. As remote offices and virtual events become the new norm, it is inevitable that we will have to navigate sharing bad news through virtual means. Whether it be financial strain, company overhauls or eliminating someone’s position, […]
4 innovations courtesy of the coronavirus
I recently walked into my gym for the first time in months. I’ve entered those awkward double doors thousands of times, but never like this. As soon as I entered, a man standing behind a giant plastic door with a thermal camera approached me and took my temperature. He was wearing a mask, so I […]