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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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How to Approach a Nonprofit Job Interview with a For-Profit Attitude (and Résumé)

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As someone who has jumped from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector and back again, I’ve learned a lot about the nuances of both, especially in terms of the all-important first interview. No matter the reason, if you want to work at a nonprofit, it’s important to be able to sell yourself in an interview.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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Then you need an environment that maximizes individual talents while allowing groups to work successfully together. Hiring employees who are the right fit for this positive environment is a top priority. Our interview process is rigorous. Building a great team starts with hiring the right people.

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Build a Board for the Digital Future

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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. They should be scanning the horizon, not squinting at the ground.

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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 goal is not to pigeonhole; it is to use this information to build an environment that welcomes and thrives on multiple approaches and outlooks.

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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. Success belongs to organizations that adapt to a shifting environment. What activities would make your association better prepared to respond to changes in your members’ needs and the business environment?

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Association 4.0—A Playbook for Success

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To put our ideas into real-world context, we interviewed leaders who are using this approach to grow their organizations. It became evident that, due to the complexity of the operating environment, there were services outside our realm of expertise that were not being provided. The behaviors and attitudes overlap and intertwine.