Consider this: Jay Leno, Bill Clinton, Tom Hanks and Michael Jordan -- Baby Boomers. Can somebody
tell me what these men have in common with each other? If this much diversity can exist in a short
list of Boomers, doesn't it make sense that uniqueness & variety exist within each generation in
your organization, too?
Leadership expert Linda Henman is quoted in a recent MPI one+ article. Stereotypes create unnecessary hurdles to understanding similarities and differences among an association's members. Professionals of all ages will need to collaborate, to identify solutions to current and foreseeable challenges. (Did you know California associations commonly develop initiatives that their national counterparts will not consider for another two or three years?)
Know what locals know: The lobby, bar & restaurants of downtown Sacramento hotel, Sheraton Grand, are housed within Sacramento's Public Market Building. Dating back to 1920, this structure was designed by Julia Morgan -- architect of Hearst Castle. Today it remains a favorite gathering place for generations of Sacramentans and travelers alike.