As 2020 comes to a close and we realize many of the issues we face due to COVID-19 will continue through the new year, many professionals are looking for ways to combat stress from working at home and leading through crises. That’s why this week’s Friday Five is all about self improvement.

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Here are the five most-read articles from this week’s newsletter:

1.     How to deal with personal stress when your professional life invades your home

“With the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are juggling personal and professional responsibilities from the same four walls. While there is no way to prevent stressors from ever happening, there are ways to properly deal with them to cause as little impact in your professional life as possible.”

2.   Dollars and Sense: What is an association member worth?

“Once you have put a dollar amount on the monetary value of your members, you will be set to give them better discounts, customized service, and valuable offers to keep them engaged.”

3.     What associations can learn from Substack

“Well, simply put: people are willing to support content creation. The key is establishing that personal connection with each reader. Anyone can produce content, but your organization should produce content that makes an impact.”

4.     Today’s talk with Susanne Blue from Nonprofit Hub

“This week on Today’s Talk, we sat down with Susanne Blue, Executive Director of Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach Center. Matt Talbot serves individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Lincoln area. ”

5.     Understanding Envy Part 1: How envy impacts anxiety and leadership from Harvard Business Review

“In part one of our two-part mini-series on envy at work, Chhaya speaks with host Morra Aarons-Mele about how envy, FOMO, and the illusion of scarcity can contribute to anxiety and depression, and how leaders can cope.”

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Ashley Neal

Community Coordinator at AssociationSuccess.org | ashleyneal@associationsuccess.org | Website

Ashley joined the AssociationSuccess.org team as Community Coordinator in 2020 and spends her working hours focused on providing value to our members. In her free time, Ashley enjoys DIY crafts and playing with her puppy, Scooby.