No one volunteers because they want to do a bad job – yet it happens. How do you prevent it? It helps to understand what motivates people to volunteer. A passion for your organization or mission, interest in accomplishing a specific goal, helping the organization, and making a difference in the community are the reasons […]

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From inception, chambers of commerce were built on a foundation of advocacy. They were a place for business executives to gather to talk challenges and find solutions. Public authorities began to see the Chamber as a trusted voice for common interests. Since then, our strength and platforms have continued to grow with advocacy becoming a […]

That question was a reality check. I was working with an international business consultant who happened to live in my community. He asked me for my vision for the chamber of commerce where I had just become CEO. I explained my vision with passion and enthusiasm. What I wanted to accomplish, by plans and audacious […]

You probably have that person at work, on your chamber board, or in your membership who you feel is toxic. You feel they repeatedly suck the life force out of you and you would rather walk on hot coals than have a conversation with them. It can be challenging to communicate effectively with these individuals, […]