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Relevant Thoughts: Great Leaders

by Mary Byers | Jun 15, 2016 | Blog, Relevant Thoughts

“Great leaders think less about what they have to say and more about what they should ask.” — Mary Byers, CAE

The Bravest, Scariest Form of Leadership

by Mary Byers | Jun 8, 2016 | Blog, Strategies for Success

Courteous dialogue is one of the most powerful (and most underrated) leadership tools. Courageous dialogue even more so. Talking to, and with, “the enemy,” is the bravest, scariest form of leadership.

Representative Governance Isn’t Always the Best

by Mary Byers | Jun 1, 2016 | Blog, Strategies for Success

Representative governance isn’t always the best. It assumes that representatives really know (or take the time to find out) what constituents want. It also assumes that constituents know what they want — and often, they don’t. Decisive governance...

Relevant Thoughts: Consensus

by Mary Byers | May 18, 2016 | Blog, Relevant Thoughts

“Consensus doesn’t mean everyone necessarily agreed to a decision; but it should mean everyone can live with it.” — Mary Byers, CAE

Strategic Planning Doesn’t Need to Take Weeks or Months

by Mary Byers | May 11, 2016 | Blog, Strategies for Success

There are many who believe that strategic planning has to be a long, drawn out process and that the more time and effort spent, the better the end result. I don’t believe that. In my work with associations, I’ve seen many benefit from gathering staff and...
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