As the year starts to wind down, for many association executives this means transitionretirement for some veterans and the first shot at the top slot for those moving into a new CEO job come the beginning of 2010. Brand new CEOs may have a feeling of confidence surrounding their success in landing a plum job, but legal experts and recruiting specialists alike advise against taking a complacent attitude when negotiating that first contract. And as one former CEO speaking on the condition of anonymity phrased it, Its not about what you get going in; its about how you are taken care of when you resign or are asked to leave. To help guide new CEOs, aspiring leaders and… Read More