ASK THE RECRUITER—Exceed expectations, take on stretch roles to move up ladder
Preparation and persistence are key; learn from those who hold executive positions you seek and demonstrate readiness for challenges Liza Wright, left, and Julian Ha. Question: How can people, such as assistant vice presidents and directors, make the jump to VP-level and above positions?
Read MoreAssociations prepare members for blockchain disruption
Some groups making sure their industries have seat at table as technology that formed foundation of digital currencies evolves An electronic record-keeping system originally developed to facilitate digital currency is growing to encompass a wide range of uses, so some associations are working to make sure their industries are not left behind as the technology matures.
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Associations renew focus on sexual harassment policies
Avalanche of claims highlights need to ensure procedures are sound, followed correctly; be sure to educate board, employees From left, attorneys Ruth Eisenberg, Jim Wilson and David Goch.
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Highest-paid association CEOs see modest pay bump
Latest IRS Form 990 tax disclosures show that more than 25 association chief executives earned more than $2 million Salary increases slowed slightly for the top-paid association CEOs. The median increase for the 25 highest-paid CEOs was 4.7 percent, the latest tax disclosures show, down from 5.9 percent in the previous year. But given the size of the paychecks, that increase for a top-paid association leader can equate to more than $100,000.
Read MoreCantrell joins Pharmacy Quality Alliance board
Susan Cantrell, CEO of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, has been appointed to the board of directors for the Pharmacy Quality Alliance, starting in 2018. The alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of patients through medication use. Cantrell will be one of eight board members. PQA also has an executive committee composed of five members.
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First job: Nails under a hot tin roof
CBA CEO Richard Hunt As a high-school senior in southwestern Louisiana, Richard Hunt figured he was going to college. He just didn't figure how strongly he'd feel about it until he found himself working under a hot tin roof for $3.80 an hour to help pay for it.
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