Leadership
For some association leaders and executives, a packed calendar can feel like a badge of honor. For others, it is a necessity created by limited staff support or too many priority projects. Whatever the reason, back-to-back meetings, email overload, distracting travel, and constant interruptions have become the norm. Being overscheduled is a productivity killer. Here’s…
Executive Directors play a critical role in the success of the membership organizations, professional societies, and trade associations they lead – and I am blessed to work with some of the best and brightest here at AMR Management Services. There is a lot that goes into preparing someone to take on the role of Executive…
Picture this: You’re newly elected to an association Board of Directors. You were thrilled to be elected to this leadership position and eager to contribute to the success of the association, but you quickly realized that your ideas weren’t being heard or valued. As a result, you started to feel disengaged and wondered if this…
For some lucky individuals, executive presence seems to be innate. These individuals act with authority, respond well under pressure, and easily engage with and inspire others. In short, they have an ability to inspire confidence. Yet, executive presence is not a trait. It is a cultivatable skill. What is “executive presence” exactly? Executive presence refers…