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Drones, Robots, and Farmers—Prepare Your Association to Meet Fast-Moving Technology Trends

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I interviewed Hugh for, “Association 4.0 : An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” a book I wrote with my business partner Kevin Ordonez. We selected this group because, as independent business owners, they were acutely aware of the challenges of digital markets and the attitudes needed for success.

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A Guide For How To Dream Big And Win In Business

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She explains why you need not only passion and purpose to win big, but also: a willingness to take decisive action grit sweat equity determination positive attitude Elting’s fascinating story began with her entirely self-funded business launch that started in a dorm room.

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Association 4.0—A Playbook for Success

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Those talks with association CEOs and executives who head businesses that service the association industry formed the basis for two books. With a growing business, things change, but they don’t get easier. The CEO is the person with the power to create an environment that welcomes change. Association 4.0: Association 4.0

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Build a Board for the Digital Future

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Most of the answers to today’s business questions involve technology. podcast interview, my colleague Al Dea, Founder Edge of Work , explained this more contemporary attitude and positioning. A board needs to be continuously sensing and receiving the signals about what’s going on in the environment.

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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i nternal self-awareness , represents how clearly we see our own values, passions, aspirations, fit with our environment, reactions (including thoughts, feelings, behaviors, strengths, and weaknesses), and impact on others. However, the benefits of exploring your inner dynamics extend far beyond business. The first.

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Stay the Course Through Changing Weather—Strategic Advice From Association CEOs 

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During 2018 and 2019, my business partner, Kevin Ordonez and I, interviewed approximately 50 association executives. Their advice about strategy, leadership, and digital business is still ahead of its time. Business is Darwinian. Business is Darwinian. But, our community doesn’t get the credit it deserves for invention.

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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Do you know where greater diversity in thought and attitude is needed and what type of people would complement the current mix of personalities? The MBTI offers a point of departure for a variety of different considerations and conversations about the human side of business.

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