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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. Success belongs to organizations that adapt to a shifting environment. And, the Transformational Strategies offer guidance to create the change needed for growth. Business is Darwinian.

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Going Beyond the Dollar: The Community Leadership Role of Foundations

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Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Lead From the Human Side of Technology

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That dramatic entrance has changed the role of CTOs. Strengthening your EI muscle helps to support others through change and to better understand their reactions to new ways of doing business. Self-regulation— or learning to effectively manage conflict, challenges, and stress is critical in fast-paced digital environments.

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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Be the change. And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. 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. The first.

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Be the Voice of Relevance—Make Mission, Vision, and Values Fit the Moment

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Although 73% of participants agreed that accelerating trends would require fundamental changes in the roles of associations. A post-pandemic business environment, characterized by change and disruption, provides good reasons to open the windows and let fresh air revitalize, even fundamental concepts.

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Beyond Bronze, Silver, and Gold—Grow Success With Purpose

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She was talking about how unprepared we were for the dramatic changes we experienced. Back on earth, our discussion centered on this question: How is the role of associations in society changing and is it expanding, contracting, or being completely reshaped? It’s a more challenging operating environment for associations.

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Are AI and EI an Odd Couple? Nope, Pairing Bytes With Behavior Is a Perfect Match

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As we move deeply into a business environment dominated by artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence becomes increasingly important. The ability to understand and manage your own emotions as well as those of volunteers, employees, and other constituents, is an indispensable quality for leadership in this people-centric environment.