I was fortunate to attend ASAE’s Great Ideas conference at the lovely Broadmoor March 25th to 27th. I heard some great sessions, including one by John Kao on the connection between jazz composition and business innovation and thanks to Reggie Henry, better ways to use my iPad. I saw many friends and met some new contacts. One of my favorite encounters was with a colleague who had his toy terrier, Doc, in tow. I wish my dog were that portable. I also really loved the opportunity to speak on one of my favorite topics, organizational culture. It was fun leading a large room of 60 or so in an exercise to determine their cultures then strategize on enacting culture change.
Below is a copy of my presentation. If you want to find out more about your organizational culture, click on these links for handouts and tools to help you. Let me know, if your association’s culture is in fact eating your strategy for breakfast.
For those of you who attended ASAE’s Annual Meeting in St. Louis, I hope you are fully recuperated from a fantastic and informative meeting. McKinley had some great moments and I want to share some of our highlights with you.
On Sunday, August 7, Jodie won the prestigious Academy of Leaders Award. I highly recommend viewing her acceptance speech, see below. In addition to being a tear-jerker, her speech is a real testament to how she feels working with all of you in the association community. We could not be more proud and have appreciated the outpouring of support.
And if you want to check out a recap of the Awards & Recognition Breakfast, click here.
Winning the ASAE Academy of Leaders award in itself was an awesome experience and a terrific validation of the choices I have made over the years on how I spend my time. But that was just the beginning. The outpouring of good wishes and congratulations from friends, colleagues, clients and even people I don’t know has been astounding. I thank you for brightening every trip to my mail box — electronic and traditional — with positive messages. You all are really the icing on this most delicious cake! Thank you. Happy 4th to one and all!
I was fortunate to attend ASAE’s Great Ideas conference at the lovely Broadmoor March 25th to 27th. I heard some great sessions, including one by John Kao on the connection between jazz composition and business innovation and thanks to Reggie Henry, better ways to use my iPad. I saw many friends and met some new contacts. One of my favorite encounters was with a colleague who had his toy terrier, Doc, in tow. I wish my dog were that portable. I also really loved the opportunity to speak on one of my favorite topics, organizational culture. It was fun leading a large room of 60 or so in an exercise to determine their cultures then strategize on enacting culture change.
