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Good morning, friends. This week, I visited friends at the National Confectioners Association to discuss "Top Ten Trends in Association Business Development." We had a great dialogue about these observations and how it applies to NCA's opportunities. As you prepare...
Say goodbye to “free riders”
Here are three ideas on how to deal with "free riders." These prospects stay just close enough to the association to participate, but never pull the trigger on joining. We're paralyzed with our response. They often tell us how...
How Uncomfortable are you Willing to be for Leadership Success?
Success in life and career is connected to the number of conversations outside your comfort zone. Mario Andretti said, "If everything seems out of control, you're not going fast enough." That's all about being uncomfortable and pushing yourself. Think of how business...
Snacks
I finally "jumped the shark" in my role as a parent of two young girls (13 and 9). For six years, I have coached softball, attended band concerts, Girl Scout events, etc. It is truly a joy to observe and support our young ones. But, I'm fed up. Literally....
Three Observations for CEOs
I have spent the last few weeks attending association events, recruiting members and meeting CEOs. There have been three observations I wanted to pass along to my CEO friends. Events: Too much association "busywork" content is sucking energy out of general...
Free
Entering the membership development game more than two decades ago, my bias was to limit benefits and services to prospects. "Over my dead body" comes to mind. My view has changed. Here is why: 1. The fundamental of free as a part of virtually every business model has...
Changed MoeryLAI for the better today…
Last week our company conducted an exercise which I believe makes us better. It's not the launch of a new product, the adjustment of our business model, or signed a huge new account. However, the action was one...
Association CEO – A lonely job no more.
Many executives in the association industry have ample opportunities to network, learn and exchange views. However, my experience is the association chief executive can become a remote and isolated position. And, a great source for...
Biz Dev Trend #1. Advocacy and Membership – Two ships passing in the night.
When is the last time your government relations and membership teams had a strategic discussion about your government affairs blueprint and membership growth? Many associations face tactical bias in both areas. The association has implemented the same "issue...
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