Planning for growth in the new year
- November 6, 2026 |
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Melanie Kalmar
Before 2026 wraps up, association CEOs should reflect on what’s working, what’s not, what capabilities they need to build and what aspects of their leadership need to change.That’s the advice of Lindsey Nelson, founder and principal adviser of the consulting firm Ethos Advisors in Chicago. To help you make the most of year-end crunch time, CEO Update spoke with Nelson and association leaders about the major decisions they are making now for better outcomes in 2027. Take stock of prioritiesNelson recommends first focusing on what needs to stop: the “to-don’t” list.“Everyone wants to add to the to-do list,” she said. “But I think a strategy can become real when you look hard… Read More
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