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| Blog Post By: Jiwon McCartney Managing Director |
As more people are independently consulting or contract working,
it seems like a lot of them are now trying to throw the towel in. The most common thing heard amongst
colleagues is it’s lonely and they lack motivation working remote and on their
own. Although working remote and
independent can get lonely and motivation sometimes slips from our sight; the same condition/s can exist when working with a room full office
mates. Productivity is a self
driven game and one that should be mastered either way. If collaboration
is the need unfulfilled, join a professional association
or volunteer organization for a cause. These types of
commitments help balance the alone time for remote employees or an independent consultant. This will also help sharpen your business skills. Inadvertently you will learn to pick up
skills by actively participating for an association or a nonprofit organization. So as Monday
has rolled in again, I sit at my desk with a long list of daily to-do’s and I
am thankful my first task was to write this blog. It helped motivate me and start my perspective
from a positive angle rather than…"It’s Monday again, blah blah blah”…
Here are some fabulous professional organizations you can get active with. Pick one that suits you and make sure their mission and cause is something you are passionate about. In my experience becoming an active member with an association has helped me understand my weaknesses and know where help is – amongst colleagues! The beautiful part is that we all come from a different place and we help educate each other through active participation of our membership/s.
Happy Monday!
ASAE & The Center for
Association Leadership
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ASAE
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www.asaecenter.org
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Association Forum
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www.associationforum.org
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Biz Bash
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www.bizbash.com
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Chicago Convention & Tourism
Bureau
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CCTB
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www.choosechicago.com
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Convention Industry Council
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CIC
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CIC www.conventionindustry.org
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Concierge Preferred
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www.conciergepreferred.com
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Destination Marketing Association
International
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DMAI
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www.destinationmarketing.org
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Financial & Insurance
Conference Planners
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FICP
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www.ficpnet.com
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Greater North Michigan Avenue
Association
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GNMAA
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www.gnmaa.com
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Professional Convention Management
Association Greater Midwest Chapter
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GMC-PCMA
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www.pcma.org
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Hospitality Sales and Marketing
Association International
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HSMAI
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www.hsmai.org
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International Association of
Assembly Manager
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IAAM
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www.iaam.org
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International Association of
Exhibitions and Events
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IAEE
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www.iaee.com
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International Special Events
Society
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ISES
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www.ises.com
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Meetings Quest
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www.meetingsquest.com
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Meeting Professionals International
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MPI
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www.mpiweb.org
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Meeting Professionals International
Chicago Area Chapter
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MPI-CAC
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www.mpicac.org
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National Business Travel
Association
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NBTA
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www.nbta.org
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National Speakers Assoc. Convention
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NSA
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www.nsaspeaker.org
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Professional Convention Management
Association
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PCMA
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www.pcma.org
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Religious Conference Management
Association
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RCMA
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www.rcmaweb.org
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Society of Incentive and Travel
Executives
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SITE
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www.siteglobal.com
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Tra Trade
Show
Exhibitors Association
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TSEA
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www.tsea.org
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