Leading by managing adaptation
Leadership may not be what you think. Its not based on authority, has little to do with a lofty job title and seldom makes people happy. Leadership is also not something thats usually in your job description.
Read MoreMore association group leaders hail from within industry
By Eric Glick New association CEOs these days are looking more like the members they representprofessionals from within the industry.
Read MoreNatural gas allies launch advertising, lobby effort
Twenty-six North American natural gas exploration and production companies have joined to form America's Natural Gas Alliance, a group working to ensure the fuel is part of the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreProcurement executives, academics start federal acquisition organization
Supply chain and procurement executives announced the launch of the Federal Acquisition Innovation and Reform Institute, a nonpartisan think tank advocating reform in the government procurement and acquisition arena.
Read MoreShipping coalition issues call for weightier trucks
The Coalition for Transportation Productivity, comprised of more than 100 companies and associations, has revved up its fundraising to support legislation that would increase the weight limit on federal highways for six-axle trucks.
Read MoreSummer is season of opportunity for senior job seekers
With the arrival of summer, job seekers at all levels may be tempted to break from the drudgery of the job hunt, lulled into the belief that organizations stop hiring during the dog days. But senior association executivesthose at the top of their professional gamehad best not let the humidity get to their heads. Thats because, say employment and recruiting experts, search activity at associations is typically strong during the summer, especially in Washington.
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