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A Message to The Association’s New Board of Directors
As the immediate Past Chair, Brad Shear welcomes and introduces the newly elected Board of Directors, as voted in during The Association’s annual business meeting, held last month at The...
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Celebrating Bruce Roney: Always Going Above & Beyond
After 22 years, Bruce Roney is stepping down as President & CEO of the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). I have known Bruce for most of those years, and have had...
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In Memoriam: Darlene Wohler Larson
Todd Cramer pays tribute to his mentor, Darlene Wohler Larson, a long-time animal welfare leader who passed away in October. It was Spring 2004, and I had just been hired...
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Bright Ideas: Sunshine Cart
When South Suburban Humane Society’s CEO, Emily Klehm, posted the above photo in The Association’s members-only Facebook group, her colleagues in the field were not stingy with the Love button....
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Investing Up: The New “Managing Up,” Only 100X Better
Daniel Hallak, PhD, of WiLD Leaders shares a very impactful, very accessible process for creating clarity, commitment, trust, and a stronger working relationship. When you think about investing in...
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It’s Time to Shift the Mindset
How do we get animal lovers to give to animal-loving people? Our donors are animal lovers—just like we are. They support organizations out of love with the goal of saving...
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Guest Voices: Lily Yap on Leading Upside Down
The Division Manager at Grand Prairie Animal Services shares her leadership origin story—and explains that sometimes the best way to support your team is to take a step back. Like many...
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Guest Voices: Emily Klehm on Lifesaving Building Design
South Suburban Humane Society’s new resource campus will open its doors next month. Executive Director Emily Klehm recaps—and celebrates—the 15-year journey. The truth is that I have been building the...
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