I believe when people love where they live, communities thrive. When professionals love where they work, communities are more connected and content. That’s why I’m introducing two campaigns: Love Where You Live and Love Where You Work. These ideas speak to the heart of CAI’s vision of being the global leader advancing excellence in community association living.
CAI’s new publication, the Community Association Manager Handbook: The Essential Guide, is a practical resource designed to help community managers succeed in a role that combines financial oversight, community development, and volunteer leadership.
How we choose to respond to traumatic situations greatly impacts our emotional state of mind, not just in the moment, but years later. With my continued focus on promoting wellness in all aspects of one’s lifestyle, the awareness to a positive mindset is key.
Many community association leaders are unaware that most music and movies are protected by copyright. Use of copyrighted work without a license constitutes infringement regardless of intent. If a community association publicly plays music or a movie, it must first obtain a license.
Even the most well-prepared and effective communicators in community associations will inevitably be faced with situations that have escalated into conflict, but experts have several strategies to de-escalate and resolve most difficult conversations. Dealing with difficult conversations doesn’t necessarily mean coming to a final resolution, but it’s a step in the process.
