Temperatures are dropping, it’s getting darker earlier, and the leaves are changing colors. Candy corn and mini candy bars are front and center at the grocery store. This can only mean one thing: fall is here. Fall is my favorite season of the year, so this all makes me very happy. Those who know me […]
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DIY Government Affairs: Maintaining a Relationship with Your Congressional Office
All associations and chambers strive to represent their members. While some organizations have government affairs teams, those without such a team may feel that establishing and maintaining a relationship with elected officials, especially those on the national stage, can be daunting. As a former congressional staffer, I hope this post can guide those in organizations […]
CTRL+ALT+Believe: Reboot Your Organization for Success
Let me guess, your organization has survived year after year by doing the same thing over and over again. Now suddenly, as if by magic, those “same old” programs and benefits are falling flat or even diminishing in value. Do you ever wish you could simply hit a magic keystroke and reboot your organization for success? […]
The Silent Power of Nonverbal Communication
Have you ever walked away from a conversation or meeting with someone, not knowing exactly why you felt uncomfortable or devalued? You can’t quite put your finger on it, but you know how it feels! Without being aware of what happened, you picked up on the other person’s nonverbal messages: the blank look, the averted […]
In Defense of Chamber Chicken
Attention association and chamber meeting planners, I know your secret. You want attendees to enjoy the meals during a meeting even more than they want to enjoy them. We’ve all been at conferences where we hear endless complaints about the food served, and we know that as a meeting planner, your goal is to provide […]
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