Back in July, we shared a roundup of our favorite reads—articles, posts, papers—all featured in our monthly e-letter, Waypoint*. Later, we followed up with a collection of quotes also from Waypoint that inspired us (and some that made us smile).
Now, as we wrap up the year, we’ve gathered a few more gems to share from the September-December issues. Grab your coffee (or tea), settle in and enjoy the read!
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Favorite Reads:
💼 ON LEADERSHIP
Stop ‘just following up’—to get responses ASAP, use these ‘powerful messages,’ says communication expert (Lorraine K. Lee, CNBC) – Had a great meeting followed by crickets? Here are tips on what to do after everyone’s left the room (in-person & virtually).
A CEO’s Guide To Sustaining Change Over Time (Kathryn Clubb, Chief Executive) – The case for seeing resistance as feedback, not a problem.
The future won’t follow your roadmap—here’s how to lead anyway. (Fast Company) – Another look at how to lead when things don’t go as planned.
The Virtue of Doing Less (Mark Athitakis, Associations Now) – Learn how to be more effective by doing less.
📋 ON ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT:
A Community-Based Approach to the Membership Lifecycle (James Young, The Innovative Association) – Members are looking for community (and we have the research to prove it). Here’s how to leverage that community desire to drive membership.
Overcoming Common Challenges in Association Communities (ASAE) – Part six of ASAE’s Community Management Series focusing on those bug-a-boos that can interfere with success.
❤️ ON SELFCARE:
Why We Love Fall So Much, According to Psychology (Joni Sweet, Very Well Mind) – We often think of the new year as a time to reset, but here’s why fall is really the best time. p.s. How did you embrace this past fall?
Why Autumn Is the Perfect Time to Reset—and How to Begin (Rina Plapler Katz) – Another read on why fall can offer us a fresh start in mind, body and soul.
📊 AND ONE BONUS:
How I Partnered with AI to Analyse a Monster Dataset (And Why You Might Want To, Too) (Belinda Moore) – AI can be scary! Here’s how one researcher used it to her advantage.
Quotes by the Month:
🍂 September: You can’t allow tradition to get in the way of innovation. There’s a need to respect the past, but it’s a mistake to revere your past. Bob Iger
🎃 October: October is a symphony of permanence and change. Bonaro W. Overstreet (via Pioneer Woman)
🦃 November: It’s one thing to be a part of an organization. It’s another thing to be a part of the community. Travis Kelce
☃️ December: Santa Claus has the right idea – visit people only once a year. Victor Borge
And one that didn’t make the cut: 🕷️ Spiders are always big in the autumn: they’ve had all summer to grow. Alice Roberts
That’s a wrap for 2025! Have a wonderful New Year!
*Photo by Daniel Campbell on Unsplash