

Strengthen Your Membership Momentum
During the pandemic, virtual exercise programs became immensely popular, and from time to time, I’ll throw on my sneakers and press play....
May 20, 20222 min read


Old MacDonald Had a Farm…E-I-E-I-O….U?
Many people who meet me are surprised to hear that I’m originally from Iowa. Those who know me closely can tell you that I’m…more of a...
May 12, 20224 min read


NextGen: Ready Or Not, Here They Come!
Are you a millennial? In my work as a generational researcher, I’ve found there are two ways people typically react when faced with this...
May 6, 20223 min read


Changing Your Tune When It Comes to Talent
The Great Resignation continues along a historic path, resulting in the highest employee quit rates on record. Many factors have been...
Apr 28, 20224 min read


It’s Time for Your Association to Leave the Past…in the Past!
I was going through family photos the other day and came across several pictures of my grandmother. She embodied glamour and never failed...
Apr 26, 20223 min read


Help Your Hive Thrive
Spring is officially in full swing, and with the turning of the seasons comes new growth and…bees! As the flowers bloom, bees swarm in to...
Apr 18, 20223 min read


Is Your Board in a Downtrend? Bend!
Before you read any further, I’d like you to picture a rubber band and a ruler – an odd request, I know, but I promise I’m going...
Apr 15, 20224 min read


5 Modern Myths: NextGen Engagement
Ping pong tables. Pet insurance. Parental leave. For two decades now, employers have added to their suite of benefits in hopes of...
Apr 13, 20223 min read


Keep Calm and Mentor On!
Why don’t young employees just do what is asked of them? Why don’t they take initiative? This past week I gave a keynote and someone...
Mar 30, 20223 min read


Dialing Into Your Member-Centric Mission
Have you ever stopped and thought about how remarkable cell phones are? With so many new models emerging on the market, it’s easy to take...
Mar 29, 20223 min read


Leading The Talent Economy
Innovation. In a disruptive environment, innovation is often cited as the first and best solution. As in – “If our leaders were more...
Mar 24, 20223 min read


The Membership Tricks That Work Like Magic
We’ve all witnessed a magic trick at one point or another in our lives. Whether it’s a card trick, a rabbit being pulled out of a hat, or...
Mar 23, 20223 min read


The Engagement Strategies Every Leader Needs in Their Toolkit
Over the past 20 years, companies have thrown a great deal of money at the problem of employee disengagement and turnover. Companies...
Mar 16, 20224 min read


Convincing NextGen Members to Binge on Your Organization
Take a moment to think about your favorite television show. What genre does it fall under? What is it about the show that keeps drawing...
Mar 15, 20224 min read


Take A Chance On Your Members!
My family loves board games. They are a great way to bring our family together and energize our competitive spirits. One of our frequent...
Mar 2, 20223 min read


Getting Your LeaderSHIP Back On Course
Are you happy at work? Are the people you work with happy? If morale is sinking or people are fleeing, your organization may have a...
Mar 2, 20224 min read


Shifting Focus From Turnover To Talent
Picture your local hospital. Think about the people who work there and the work they do. What would happen if that hospital closed? What...
Feb 23, 20223 min read


X Marks the Spot: Super Bowl advertisers target a previously overlooked demographic.
If the Super Bowl LVI ads are any indication of where we’re headed as a society, there’s much to celebrate and anticipate. Advertisers...
Feb 14, 20223 min read


A Recipe for Great Culture
A great recipe is one that uses quality ingredients, is made with special care, and loved by all who are gathered to try it. It may be an...
Feb 11, 20223 min read


Hats Off to a Member-Focused Mission!
As an organizational leader, you are likely wearing way too many hats. One minute you are attending a board meeting, the next, you’re...
Feb 4, 20222 min read
