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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

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She served as executive director for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) for 13 years and has almost 30 years of experience in the association industry. Whether it’s coaching professional staff or volunteer leaders, I find joy in watching people grow and excel. If it’s not rewarding, people won’t participate.”

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Seven Steps For Creating A People-First Culture For Your Company

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If you want to create a heart culture and a people-first culture at your workplace, read the book, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman. It's not about the work, but rather, the people who do the work." Acknowledging people for their individual contributions and getting to know them beyond their roles. Honesty and Integrity.

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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward

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Anchoring bias makes people rely too heavily on the first bit of information they receive. Industry giants are investing millions to tap the large data sets that give them competitive insight into their customers’ hearts and minds. There is only one right answer, to better understand people. It’s free with limited usage.

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

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People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.” This uncertainty prompted me to invite two of the most visionary people I know to spend time with me on my podcast considering the future of the association industry. It’s a more challenging operating environment for associations.

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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. It’s a good idea to include people from outside your organization’s playing field who can introduce a different point of view and push the group forward.” Association 4.0:

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Solutions Day 2023—Beyond Answers to Insight

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You can participate in person at the American Society of Anesthesiologists, 1061 American Lane in Schaumburg, IL, or online.orgCommunity was created to keep the excitement of our industry alive and growing. It is a networking and development organization that connects executives with education, research, ideas, and people.

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

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The association industry has a reputation for clinging to traditions as stubbornly as Linus hugs his trademark blanket. 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.

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