by Mary Byers | Sep 23, 2025 | Blog, Conversation Starters, Radical Change, Relevant Thoughts, Strategies for Success
I was shocked to learn that this year’s American Dental Association SmileCon will be the last annual meeting in its current format. Rising costs and meeting attendance that never rebounded to pre-COVID levels were cited as reasons. Privately, many clients have told...
by Mary Byers | Oct 28, 2020 | Blog, Radical Change, Relevant Thoughts
Harrison Coerver, my Race for Relevance co-author, is tracking recovery COVID-19 economic indicators. Here are a few: According to the International Air Transport Association, revenue per kilometers will still be 10% below where they were projected to be in 2025 in...
by Mary Byers | Dec 18, 2019 | Blog, Conversation Starters, Radical Change, Strategies for Success
By David Fry, President, Effective Advancement Strategies If I use a certain word in referencing a friend’s membership organization, I know to expect a negative reaction. However, that word holds the key to survival for most all membership associations these days....
by Mary Byers | Feb 3, 2016 | Blog, Conversation Starters, Radical Change
I attended two meetings this year in which I witnessed past-presidents—some of whom are retired and no longer even in the field—put the kibosh on forward progress for the associations they once proudly served. Thus, the problem of past presidents.They have power. They...
by Mary Byers | Oct 29, 2014 | Blog, Radical Change, Videos
Believe it or not, the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) is an association with no board. It’s an international association governed by a five-member executive committee. If you’re one of the skeptics of a smaller board, take note—and listen to what CEO Stephen Stahr...
by Mary Byers | May 23, 2014 | Blog, Radical Change, Strategies for Success
Looking for some case studies to help your leadership consider governance changes within your organization? Take a look at what other organizations have done: Michigan Association of Insurance Agents Number of voting board members 18 down to 11 American Association of...
