Recent Articles
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10 biggest myths at the board table
William D. Pawlucy and Robert C. Harris Association ManagementHave you heard the one where a guy gave away his entire board packet? When the executive director asked why, he replied, "Because in a nonprofit our files are available upon anyone's request."
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An educator’s focus can make the difference
Mark S. Miller EducationAs an educator at the midpoint of my career, I have witnessed numerous colleagues retire from a successful career in education and transition to a second, unrelated career almost seamlessly.
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Composites get cool and cooler for 2017
Brent Gwatney Construction & Building MaterialsWood-plastic composites are increasingly becoming a popular option for homeowners and builders who are looking for an alternative to traditional wood decking. This is largely due to manufacturing advances related to beauty and performance.
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Family adventures in air travel
Ryan Clark Recreation & LeisureReturning from a Disney World trip, my small group of family and friends lumbered toward the security checkpoint at Orlando International Airport. Exhausted, I shuffled forward like zombie, halfway concerned that someone would notice the 2-foot sword I had wrapped in dirty clothes and stashed inside my carry-on — a bag that, at that moment, was slowly snaking its way along the X-ray belt.
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Administrative basics: Leading a meeting
Micah James Religious CommunityThere is an art to leading a meeting. We all know when we have experienced a good, bad, great or just downright-awful meeting. It takes intentionality and preparation on behalf of the leaders and participants for a meeting to fulfill its intended purpose.
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Are church emails worth the effort?
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityA church recently lamented that they only have a 14 percent open rate for their emails. Plus their click-through rate was extremely low. Their church communicator wondered, "Is it worth the effort?"
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Study: Kidney transplant recipients face higher risk of melanoma
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareKidney transplant recipients face a greater risk of melanoma, according to a recent study published in JAMA Dermatology. Researchers in the study also identified several risk factors for the development of melanoma among those who have received kidney transplants. Recipients who are older, white, use sirolimus or cyclosporine, or received a kidney from a living donor are at higher risk for this type of skin cancer.
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3 ways to spot a future star
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs leaders, we often face challenges that require us to creatively reallocate our resources. Taking a second look at our teams can help us spot future stars and create a deeper bench in the process.
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Eclipses aside, astronomy is a joy for RVers
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureCamping is all about getting away from the crowds and being outdoors. Nothing epitomizes that more than looking at the stars at night.
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Porsche’s electric past and future
David Hurth Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWith increasingly strict government fuel and emissions restrictions around the globe, it is clear that an alternative fuel is likely the way of the future. Currently, it looks like electric vehicles are winning the war of the new way of powering the automobile. Even sports car companies are looking to move away from the 100 percent internal combustion engine.