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A legacy of association leadership

Robert C. Harris Association Management

I was introduced to Dr. Richard McDonald after his death. McDonald worked at the Texas Cattle Feeders Association for 32 years. He retired in 2006 after a distinguished career of service to the cattle industry and died in 2010. Among colleagues, industry and professionals he was recognized for his successes.

#MeToo and preventing sexual harassment in the workplace

Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Accusations of sexual harassment and sexual assault against film producer Harvey Weinstein have recently exposed widespread behaviors in Hollywood towards many women and some men. As a result, Alyssa Milano adopted the now-hashtag #MeToo, taking from a campaign that started 20 years ago with activist Tarana Burke. But sexual harassment and sexual assault by men in power towards women is not a new phenomenon. According to a recent ABC News-Washington Post poll, 54 percent of all American women have been subjected to unwanted and inappropriate sexual advances.

2 simple steps to handle stupidity

Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Sometimes it is difficult to escape stupidity at work. Whether it is an irritating co-worker, a micromanaging boss or just a case of the Mondays, foolishness can be lurking in the next meeting. Instead of seeking revenge, harboring bad feelings or letting an otherwise benign but annoying behavior derail a good day, handle stupidity with these two simple steps.

Do we really need a strategic plan?

Robert C. Harris Association Management

The newly elected president walked into the executive director's office to discuss the year ahead. He brought a notepad filled with 13 projects to achieve before his term ends. How should the executive respond?

The CEO’s role in recruiting volunteers

Spenser Vilwock and Bob Harris Association Management

It is widely known that a key responsibility of the board of directors is to identify future leaders. The effort ensures sustainability. Cultivating volunteers takes time and is a never-ending task. The question here is, "Should the organization's executive director and senior staff be involved?"

3 ways leaders can improve open enrollment

Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

As leaders, we may be thrilled that we are not the ones leading open enrollment. Most of us barely have the interest or patience to handle our own coverage questions, let alone blow up balloons, coordinate events, and stay late to help others figure it out. Yet by leaving open enrollment up to HR or the brokers, we are missing an opportunity to reinforce a positive culture. Here are three simple, yet impactful, ways leaders can improve open enrollment.

How to find quality of life as an association executive

William D. Pawlucy Association Management

"I am on and available to my board 24 hours a day, seven days a week," one association executive told me. "The board has my home number as well to reach me if they can't get me on my cell." I then asked him this question, "What is so important that it just can't wait until the next business day?"

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