Pat Blake never expected to lead an association, let alone several of them. Raised on a dairy farm in rural Michigan, Blake aspired to make her mark on the Broadway stage. Instead, she ended up serving as an association executive for most of her career. Set to retire in December from her current role as CEO of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), Blake reflected on her accomplishments in the nonprofit sector.From meeting planner to chief executive, she has employed an action-oriented leadership style to achieve organizational growth.“I have a bias for action. I always have. And so, when you run into obstacles … you can say, ‘Okay, we’re doing nothing.’ That’s an important thing to do, to stop and… Read More