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BAE Chicagoland Kicks Off: Join the Movement!
Black Association Executives (BAE) is officially in Chicagoland, bringing a bold new community to Black association executives in the region.
25/7/365 Leadership: How to gain an extra hour every day (Without burning out)
Association professionals don’t work in a 9‑to‑5 world, but in a 24/7/365 reality. With high expectations, limited resources, and mission‑driven pressure, many wish for a twenty‑fifth hour—but the truth is, more time has to be created within the hours we already have.
Your Next Coworker Might Be AI
A new phase of AI is emerging — one that thinks, adapts, and collaborates like a teammate.
ASSOCIATION FORUM ANNOUNCES MAN IN™: THE MEN’S LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Association Forum is launching Man In: The Men’s Leadership Experience, a new one-day immersive leadership lab designed to foster connection, wellbeing, and authentic leadership for men and male-identifying leaders. Taking place September 17, 2026, Man In moves beyond traditional conferences to create space for reflection, meaningful dialogue, and practical leadership growth—inviting leaders to step in, show up, and grow.
How Mark Schulman Shifts His Attitude to Adapt to Change
Pink’s drummer on positivity, gratitude and the three things he does each morning
Multigenerational Speaker Raven Solomon Explores the Intersection of Racial Inequity and Generational Differences in New Book
To effectively communicate across generations within teams or organizations, we need to understand the values of others and demonstrate those values in our interactions.
SmartTech 2020 Focuses on New Tech While Also Putting People First
The virtual conference covered everything from AI to building a better experience for working remotely.
How One of the Country’s Largest Parades Pivoted Amid the Pandemic
A Q&A with Kimberly Bares, CEO of the Magnificent Mile Association, about the organization’s new plans for its annual tree lighting parade