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

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We thought we could help our colleagues prepare for that disruption by gathering advice from people who greet change as an unexpected advantage. Their advice about strategy, leadership, and digital business is still ahead of its time. Both books were written before the pandemic’s curveball. Are you ahead of or behind the curve?

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How Ambitious Managers Make The Jump To Leadership

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Here’s another must-read book to add to your list as you transition from manager to leader. As the creator of the iconic “Corner Office” column in the New York Times , Bryant has spoken with more than a thousand leaders over the years about the challenges and nuances of leadership. It’s The Leap to Leader , by Adam Bryant.

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

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An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. I was interested to hear Allison’s comments on managing an organization specifically for women across such a broad canvas. That’s great advice for anyone considering scaling back.

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Inspiring Leadership Quotes

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The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask.” -- Peter Drucker “Leadership: The art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.” -- Dwight D. Eisenhower “Good leadership isn't about advancing yourself. Truman “The leader of the past was a person who knew how to tell.

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Growth Is A Leadership Issue, Not A Sales Issue

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Growth is a leadership issue, not a sales issue,” he adds. And why the relationship that executives and leaders have with the sales organization is among the most important elements of growth leadership. The Growth Leader reveals how top executives create profitable growth through the intersection of strategy, leadership, and sales.

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Thought Leaders Blaze Trails of Discovery and Engagement

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The YouTubers who manage those channels know how to tell a story and they are experts in their field. That’s the beauty of thought leadership. Thought leadership is an old idea that has been made new again. This advice is especially relevant for anyone looking to attract a younger audience. Take Hardy’s advice.

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Lead From the Human Side of Technology

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The IT department didn’t always have a spot at the leadership table. Their responsibilities have transformed as quickly as the systems they manage. Although leadership courses may be part of more recent IT management degrees, relationship building is a skill that requires commitment and practice. EI is not a new concept.