While managing your board, staff and organization, don't forget to manage yourself; delegate responsibility and cut losses quickly There are many ways to be a great leader, but interviews with a dozen association executives revealed some common threads around key philosophies and strategies. Their advice ranges from the well-worn "hire people smarter than you" and "be member focused" to less oft-cited but still essential tips to choose only jobs you are suited for with associations whose mission you can embrace, and foster a healthy work-life balance—for yourself and your staff. MANAGING YOURSELFMatthew Shay, CEO of $44 million-revenue National Retail Federation, drew… Read More