American Petroleum Institute taps Eversole as first COO
U.S. Chamber of Commerce veteran is first major hire for Mike Sommers, who recently became CEO of oil and gas trade group Eversole A former U.S. Chamber of Commerce executive is joining the $230 million-revenue American Petroleum Institute as COO—the latest in a series of staff changes as CEO Mike Sommers takes the reins of the oil and gas industry group.
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Chief executives recount their rookie mistakes, learning curve
Veteran leaders talk about times they tried to move too quickly or didn't pay attention to culture while still new to the position From left, Smith, Golden and Coppock Everyone has a rookie season. Association CEOs are no exception, and with inexperience comes mistakes.
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Read MoreASAE18 to blow into Windy City for first time since 2007
Chicago has changed, but so has ASAE annual meeting; young professionals eligible for discounted tickets to The Classic fundraiser It may not be "Sweet Home Chicago" for everybody, but it is for many association executives. ASAE is expecting the highest attendance at its Aug. 18-21 Annual Meeting & Exposition since 2007, the last time Chicago hosted the event.
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New book illustrates how to succeed in succession planning
NIRI CEO Gary LaBranche, surprised by lack of literature on subject, wrote comprehensive ‘toolkit' for managing CEO transitions Gary LaBranche Say "succession plan" and you likely will get a lot of head-nodding by association CEOs and board members.
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First job: From teen appointee to CEO
Lisa Gable At age 19, Lisa Gable was the youngest political appointee in the Reagan administration. A few years later, she was studying weapons systems in a Pentagon classroom full of high-ranking, male military officers. "A friend of mine and I were the only 22-year-old girls in this program. We didn't fit the profile at all!" Gable said.
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