by Mary Byers | Feb 26, 2020 | Blog, Relevant Thoughts, Strategies for Success
You’ve probably heard me say, “Collaboration is the new currency.” It’s how associations go further, faster. It’s how they extend their reach and influence. And it’s how they can gain momentum for initiatives that would take longer as a solo effort....
by Mary Byers | Mar 30, 2016 | Blog, Strategies for Success, Videos
Where is society moving that you and your members need to move? It’s a powerful question and one that your leaders should be asking regularly. Though members may not like what they hear, part of your value to them is inviting (and sometimes forcing) them to be...
by Mary Byers | Nov 7, 2015 | Blog, Strategies for Success, Videos
The San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA), like all law groups, is facing the fact that law school applications are the lowest they’ve been since the 1970s. It doesn’t take a genius to see that fewer applications may result in smaller classes and fewer attorneys....
by Mary Byers | Dec 3, 2014 | Blog, Strategies for Success, Videos
I’m especially excited about this month’s interview since I’m a 25-year member of this organization. (Yes, I joined in kindergarten.) Stacy Tetschner, CAE, FASAE, is the CEO of the National Speakers Association and reveals the approach his organization is taking in...
by Mary Byers | Oct 29, 2014 | Blog, Radical Change, Videos
Believe it or not, the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) is an association with no board. It’s an international association governed by a five-member executive committee. If you’re one of the skeptics of a smaller board, take note—and listen to what CEO Stephen Stahr...