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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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Our discussion about the Summit Award launched a wide-ranging conversation. She’s also the author of two books, “Building Your Brand” and “Connect to Influence.” The 98 to 99 percent female demographic makes for a unique environment. The diversity of needs and perceptions is both energizing and complex.

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The End of Expertise and How Associations Must Adapt

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At a time when higher education is facing public funding cuts, changing demographics and a challenging student debt environment, institutions are facing an uphill battle to sustain enrollments and stay relevant. Are you having conversations within your association about declining trust, credibility and authority?

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Disruption Sunny Side Up 

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I hope you enjoy this snapshot of a conversation that left me with more questions than answers, a place where I always love to be. Greg is the author of “ This Might Get Me Fired.” Punks and Pinstripes is an executive network for two demographics. You’ll have some difficult conversations, but the alternative is stagnation.

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Black women and gender-expansive nonprofit leaders: Combating the absence of trust 

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Those conversations led to the Washington Area Women’s Foundation ’s (WAWF) report Thrive As They Lead: Advancing the Infrastructure to Support Black Women Leaders in the D.C. And then they get in the seat and almost instantly, their perspective, their choices are hyper-criticized, and their authority is undermined.”

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Five Must-Read Business Books To Read This Summer

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Stories are so powerful because they are simple, timeless, demographic-proof, contagious, easy to remember and inspiring. Author Bill McBean has spent nearly 40 years as a successful business owner. Authors are Alan S.

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5 Leadership And Business Books To Read This Winter

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Stories are so powerful because they are simple, timeless, demographic-proof, contagious, easy to remember and inspiring. Author Bill McBean has spent more than 40 years as a successful business owner. Authors are Alan S.

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Five Must-Read Books For Leaders This Fall

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. Stories are so powerful because they are simple, timeless, demographic-proof, contagious, easy to remember and inspiring. Author Bill McBean has spent nearly 40 years as a successful business owner. Authors are Alan S.