by Todd Von Deak | Apr 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
One of the biggest challenges for board members as an association grows is letting go of some of the mundane tasks and shifting toward a more strategic approach to governance. Over time, the goal is to become more of a strategic board and less of an operational board....
by Todd Von Deak | Mar 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
When it comes to association management, it’s important to think about how we lead. In fact, you first need to decide that you’re going to be a leader, rather than a manager. Recently, I read the book Transformational Governance by Beth Gazley and Katha Kissman. The...
by Todd Von Deak | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Not too long ago, I traveled to Disney World for a conference. One night, while having dinner in France at EPCOT, it struck me that the server — and really everyone we encountered throughout the day — had a focus on saying “yes.” For them, the priority was on...
by Todd Von Deak | Feb 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
It may feel like print is dying…While I understand why you might have that emotion, I can tell you rumors of its demise are greatly exaggerate. That being said, you can’t rely entirely on traditional approaches to publishing in today’s digital world....
by Todd Von Deak | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
In January, it’s common for us to reflect on the previous year — what went right, what we could have done better — and set goals for the coming year. New Year’s Resolutions are a common vehicle for moving forward. But are resolutions really that helpful for your...
