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Association Forum Announces New Board Officers and Members
Association Forum has announced the appointment of three new directors and one new officer to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. The newly elected leaders bring deep expertise across governance, marketing, engagement, and strategy—strengthening the organization’s commitment to advancing the professional practice of association management.
You Don’t Have a Retention Problem. You Have a Promotion Problem.
Women leave when their expertise is overlooked and advancement stalls. The glass escalator explains why—and how to stop it.
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.
Health Care Associations: Do You Know an Actuary? You Should.
Healthcare associations should employ actuaries.
The Untouchables: Examining Your Organization’s Sacred Cows
Every organization has programs/services that have outlived their purpose or their usefulness.
What CLOs Want Their CEOs to Know
Workforce disruptions challenge the way we do business.
The Physics of Leadership
Developing mastery in the “art” of leadership turns out to be a full-time, career-long discipline in the art of discovery.