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Blog by Judith Lindenau
Traverse City, Michigan
A behind the scenes look at organized real estate--what works in an association, what doesn't, and what a long time AE sees as challenges facing the industry from the viewpoint of its professional organization.

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Dealing with Disruption
Oct. 28, 2009
Tagged with: ae, disruption, leadership, membership, realtor
Disruptive members threaten the welfare of your association. There are tips you can take.
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Stamp out Micromanagement!
Oct. 27, 2009
Tagged with: ae, association, leadership, micromanagement, realtor, strategy
Encourage strategic planning and policy-making in your association. Stamp out micromanagement!
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Sticky Wicket
Dec. 5, 2008
Tagged with: confrontation, leadership, policy
an association manager describes the behavior of a committee chair which puts the exec's job in jeopardy.
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The Story of a Non-Profit Organization
Sep. 4, 2008
Tagged with: association staff, business, bylaws, leadership, nonprofit organization
The story of how a non-profit organization outgrows itself, and what it can do about it.
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The Paradox
Aug. 21, 2008
Tagged with: decisions, leadership
Not long ago, my good friend and Supreme Queen of Association Managers, Cindy Butts, blogged about a short training tape which she had watched called “The Abilene Paradox”. She ment... [Read More]
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Association Survival Guide
Jul. 4, 2008
Tagged with: association finances, leadership, weak economy
We are in difficult times for the real estate industry. Here are some ideas about making the difficult decisions.
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Water Boy
Jul. 2, 2008
Tagged with: association manager, leadership, role, staff driven
Role of the association manager in a volunteer environment.
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Leadership Techniques, Part 1
Jun. 15, 2008
Tagged with: leadership, nar, president
Tips about what association staff can to to build a team relationship with the incoming president.
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The Faces at Our Table
May. 4, 2007
Tagged with: future, google, leadership, mls
I’ve been thinking recently about the delicate balance between professional staff and volunteer leadership, particularly as it relates to managing a technology-based business such as the MLS. I... [Read More]
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