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The True Essence of Association Management
As someone deeply immersed in association management and consulting for over two decades, I've often been asked, "What business are you in?" It's a question that lingers, prompting me to reflect on the core of our work. If you were to ask about memberships, events, or...
The Role of Leadership HCC’s
Todd's Note: Here's the latest post in our series on building Human-Centered Communities, Leadership plays a pivotal role in the development and sustainability of human-centered communities. Leaders set the tone for the community, modeling the values and behaviors...
Challenges Building HCC’s
Todd's Note: Here's the eighth post in our series on Human-Centered Communities. We'll continue sharing thoughts on this topic through the end of March. Building a human-centered community is a rewarding but complex endeavor. While the benefits of such communities are...
Empowerment: Enabling Individuals
Todd's Note: As we have every Thursday in the new year, here's the latest post in our series about building human-centered communities.Empowerment is a key ingredient in a thriving human-centered community. It involves giving individuals the tools, opportunities, and...
Collaboration: Power of Collective Action
Todd's Note: Here's the next post in our series on human-centered communities (HCC's) Collaboration is the engine that drives progress in a human-centered community. Collective action is how communities achieve their goals, overcome challenges, and create lasting...
Respect as a Building Block of Trust
Todd's Note: We're picking up this week with our blog series exploring the concept of "human-centered communities."Respect is a fundamental component of any human-centered community. It serves as the foundation for trust, cooperation, and positive relationships. When...
Inclusivity: Making Your HCC Welcoming
Todd's note: this is the 4th post in our series on human-centered communities. Please keep coming back through the end of March as we dive into this timely topic. Inclusivity is a fundamental principle that ensures every community member feels valued and heard. It...
The Role of Empathy in Community
Todd's Note: Here's the next installment in our series of posts exploring the concept of human-centered communities. Empathy is often described as the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, but in human-centered communities, it takes on an even more...
Pillars of Human-Centered Communities
Todd's Note: This post continues our series on human-centered communities. Building a human-centered community requires a solid foundation—guiding principles that inform every decision, interaction, and initiative. These pillars are the bedrock upon which a thriving,...
Human-Centered Communities
Todd's Note: This is a topic I've been thinking about a lot in both professional and academic settings. I think it's fascinating as we see more tension growing between in-person and virtual approaches to our professional lives - it's a topic where the discussion has...
Unleashing the Power of Narratives: Becoming a Storyteller in Your Association
Storytelling is a beacon of engagement in a world saturated with emails, notifications, and information overload. Associations, no matter their structure or focus area, can harness the power of storytelling to forge stronger connections with their members. This blog...