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Best of the Web<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
@JeffHurt<\/a>: Four Essential Elements To An Incomparable Face To Face Conference And #Tradeshow Experience\u00a0#eventprofs<\/a>#mpi<\/a>http:\/\/ow.ly\/hOajl<\/a>@SteveDrake:<\/a>\u00a06 Awesome Reads for Association Executives.\u00a0http:\/\/t.co\/L2xuQJoNmS<\/a>#associations<\/a>@AssnMediaPub<\/a>\u00a0How to Rock Your Website Content Planning\u00a0http:\/\/t.co\/hBBBVAzoxm<\/a>@hankbizdev<\/a>\u00a0This recent post led to the busiest month in the 6 year history of my weekly blog. Go figure.\u00a0http:\/\/lnkd.in\/KmyQUF<\/a>Blogs Outrank Social Networks for Consumer Influence<\/a>
\nPatricia Redsicker
\nSocial Media Examiner
\nAre you wondering how to influence potential customers and prospects? Small communities on blogs and Facebook wield the most influence.<\/div>\n
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Association Publishing Market Puts Digital in Focus<\/a>
\nT.J. Raphael
\nFOLIO
\nAssociation magazines are growing in content and circulation while remaining an important member benefit. “I think reading the physical copy of the magazine is an experience that many readers value,” says Cindy Stevens of the Consumer Electronics Association. “I think there will always be a place for print, but digital has allowed us to grow our subscribers, especially internationally.” Do the publishing experiences of the associations in this article reflect your association’s member communications?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

12 Most Out of This World Leadership Lessons from Star Wars<\/a><\/div>\n
Michelle Mazur<\/div>\n
Business 2 Community<\/div>\n
R2D2, Princess Leia and Han Solo can teach us a thing or two about leadership. Check out this blog post from Michelle Mazur featuring the 12 most out-of-this-world leadership lessons from Star Wars, and may the force be with you.
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\nSo Why Are You at Your Desk On a Sunday?<\/a>
\nAdam Bryant
\nThe New York Times
\nOverworking and not delegating can cause burnout even in the most competent professionals. You deserve a break. Daniel Hendrix, CEO of Interface, explains why in this interview by the NYT’s Adam Bryant.Eight Hidden But Powerful Google Tools for Business<\/a>
\nHollis Thomases
\nInc. magazine
\nGoogle is far more than a search engine. If you know where to look, you can find a treasure trove of free or practically free tools to help grow your business.<\/p>\n

Visit Us at These Important Industry Events<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

Georgia Society of Association Executives Annual Meeting<\/a>
\nMay 29-31, 2013<\/p>\n

ASAE 2012 Marketing Membership & Communications Conference<\/a>
\nJune 4-5, 2013<\/p>\n

Association Media & Publishing Annual Conference<\/a>
\nJune 9-11, 2013<\/p>\n

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