by Ed Evarts | Jul 26, 2017 | Interacting, Participation, Relationships, Visibility and Value
An important mindset for you, your boss, and your organization is that your membership in an industry association is work-related. This is not an extracurricular activity. The benefits to you and your organization, as we reviewed in prior posts, are compelling and...
by Ed Evarts | Jul 19, 2017 | Introduction, Reputation, Visibility and Value
There are millions of ways to introduce yourself and millions of times you will do so. We introduce ourselves so often that we undervalue how important an energetic and uplifting introduction can be. Let’s face it, we have become bored introducing ourselves....
by Ed Evarts | Jul 12, 2017 | Interacting, Participation, Relationships, Visibility and Value
Here is a more in depth look at how you can help ensure that your boss’s mindset regarding your participation in industry association events is a hurdle rather than a roadblock: Be open with your boss. Your participation in an industry association should not be a...
by Ed Evarts | Jul 5, 2017 | Interacting, Participation, Relationships, Visibility and Value
Balancing work and industry association engagement in your busy organization is not easy. Engaging with industry associations can become harder if your boss does not support the concept. Your boss may feel that industry association meetings are just social or...