Podcast Unpacked: Why Curiosity is Communication’s Secret Weapon
Each month a member of the RGI team listens to a podcast and offers insights into the content and how it relates to associations. Think Fast, Talk Smart: Episode 123. Why Curiosity is Communication’s Secret Weapon Listening time: 24 minutes
Five Questions to Ask as an Overcommitted Volunteer
Between work, family and our volunteer commitments, it is very easy to end up overcommitted. If you are like me, family comes first and work comes next. Those are two constants,
Does Your Association Need a Blog?
It seems like everyone has a blog, so now you’re considering creating one for your association. Blogging is becoming more and more popular for good reason. Consistent business blogging can have
The Fine Art of Managing and Eliminating Board Cliques
It’s human nature to gravitate towards people that are most like us. We like to associate with people who share our opinions, ideologies, and visions. Surrounding ourselves with like-minded people
Free E-Book – Board Training Checklist: Going Beyond the Orientation
The start of a new governance term can be an exciting time. Your board gains fresh ideas and perspectives. New board members start with energy and enthusiasm. Returning board members have renewed optimism. Capture that dynamic
Overcoming the 5 Excuses Halting Your Association Board Training
Association executives know the value of training and orientation for board members. They also know the struggle of finding time in busy schedules and packed agendas for “one more thing,”
4 Quick Tips on Running an Effective Committee Meeting
Running an effective committee meeting is not something any committee chair should take lightly. Like you, your committee members have volunteered their time, energy and expertise. As the committee chair,
Making Headlines: 3 Tips to Get Your Association in the News
The subtitle for this post should be “How to Get in the News Without Losing Sleep!” It’s not uncommon to find increased media coverage in an association’s strategic plan. Despite the
Embrace Millennials: 5 Tips for Your Recruitment and Retention Strategy
By 2020, 46% of the workplace will be comprised of Millennials (born 1981-1996), making them the largest generation in the workplace. There are already more Millennials than Boomers (born 1946-1964),
5 Books Leaders Need to Read This New Year
January is here and it’s time to start tackling your New Year’s resolutions. Did reading more and learning new things land on your resolution list this year? Studies have cited that leaders
Four New Year’s Resolutions for Association Boards
A few days ago, you probably made some personal resolutions to get the New Year off to a great start. When you made those resolutions, did you think about your