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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Who Are Your People? How Building Your Network Can Help You Accomplish Your Goals

By Caryn Odenbach

Posted: September 13th, 2019

At the 2019 Global Leadership Summit in August, Jo Saxton, an author, speaker, and leadership coach, asked us, “Who are your people?” when she presented on how to “Level Up your Leadership”. As a new mom getting back into my professional groove and getting acquainted with a new client, I realized I needed my people more than ever. It got me thinking about how connections are crucial to moving forward, helping you recognize your strengths and move you closer to success.  

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AMC NEWS

"Recruit the Right Board" Offers a Research-Proven Guide for Developing a High-Performing Board

By AMC

Posted: September 11th, 2019

AMC Principal Mark Engle, DM FASAE CAE, has released a new book titled Recruit the Right Board: Proven Processes for Selecting Critical Competencies. Written with researcher Will Brown, PhD, of Texas A&M University, from their ground-breaking ASAE Foundation governance research, Recruit the Right Board explores case studies of associations with high-functioning boards of directors, identifies the competencies needed for highly effective board members, and provides a detailed framework for how to select the right board members to optimize performance.

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

How Did I Get Here? Navigating a Career in the Association World

By Molly Anderson

Posted: August 29th, 2019

No Career Path Is a Straight Road

“Be a writer,” they said. I didn’t listen.

At a time when all signs (and trusted confidants) pointed me toward journalism, I marched straight for technology, earning my degree in management of information systems. This chatty, reluctant extrovert emerged from the halls of higher learning fresh faced and writing, of all things, computer code.

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

The Landscape of CAE Preparation Options

By Bruce Hammond

Posted: August 23rd, 2019

Are you thinking about sitting for the CAE exam this fall but don’t have a preparation strategy outlined yet? I previously wrote about 15 Reflections from Earning the CAE, and to continue helping you navigate the process, here is an overview of a few preparation options.

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