by Caley Mutrie, CAE, IOM | Jun 3, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” ~ John Crosby A new board member may initially feel like an outsider. Learning the ropes and developing a sense of belonging is a process. Everyone knows each other and...
by Caley Mutrie, CAE, IOM | Mar 20, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership, Meetings & Conferences
Going into 2023, we thought hybrid events could continue to play a significant role in the association meeting landscape. But going into 2024, this is unlikely to continue to be the case. Surveys of association executives, meeting professionals, and other industry...
by Caley Mutrie, CAE, IOM | Sep 22, 2023 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
“It wasn’t just about the money, was it? Was it… Was it?” ~ Jerry McGuire Servant leadership has a long history as a philosophy of conduct but a relatively recent tenure as a formal leadership model. “Servant leadership” is generally attributed to Robert K....
by Caley Mutrie, CAE, IOM | Jan 20, 2023 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Meetings & Conferences
From all that I’ve heard and read, hybrid events will continue to play a significant role in the association landscape in the future. The presence of mixed events means accompanying challenges will stay with us in 2023 and beyond as association boards and staff manage...
by Caley Mutrie, CAE, IOM | Aug 25, 2021 | Acumen Blog, Leadership
“Don’t be afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.” Hamilton Wright Mabie Whenever two or more people assemble to define direction for an organization, there’s going to be differing viewpoints. Our unique personalities and...
