American College of Cardiology promotes Gates to top job
Two-time interim CEO says her 30 years at ACC have been a ‘natural progression;' key role leading office move was ‘pivot point' GatesWhen Cathy Gates joined the American College of Cardiology's finance department nearly three decades ago, she found the "sense of purpose" she had been looking for. But as she advanced through the organization, Gates didn't have her eye on the CEO role.
Read MoreA 2020 timeline for associations
Pandemic, protests impact associations in a year no one saw comingJANUARYJan. 11: Media in China report the first known death from a new coronavirus in Wuhan.Jan. 31: U.S. declares public health emergency, restricts travel from China.
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Pandemic, personal tragedy alter association CEO landscape in 2020
Despite need to interview, hire and manage new employees remotely, leadership shuffle went on; three CEOs suffered untimely deathsFormer ASAE CEO John Graham, who died in January.
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Sign of the times: CEO strives to support Sign Association
Lori Anderson confronts existential questions with show cancellation; she responds with hard work, empathy and philosophical outlookAndersonAsk Lori Anderson if the future of her organization is assured, and she answers rhetorically."Is anyone's?" queries the CEO of the International Sign Association for the past 16 years.
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Convey leadership through a screen? It's possible, coach says
Frame yourself from the waist-up, keep gestures close to the body; smile, nod and look at the camera to ‘make people feel heard'Goman
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Realtors group apologizes for its racist ‘mistakes of the past'
Group also announces crackdown on hate speech on social mediaGreeneThe National Association of Realtors' apology last month for past practices that contributed to racial injustice is "a small piece" of the group's fight for more inclusive neighborhoods and more equitable housing policies, according to NAR's Vice President of Policy Advocacy Bryan Greene.
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