Michael Butera
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I am an Association Strategist, consultant on Strategic Thinking, Facilitator, and Keynote Speaker. I love making Pizza, cooking, reading, exploring world cultures, and making dreams come true.
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The time is NOW - Future Governance is on the table, are you?
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#ASAE #FABdialogue # Adaptive leadership #strategy #Associationaecutives
The time is NOW - Future Governance is on the table, are you?
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#ASAE #FABdialogue # Adaptive leadership #strategy #Associationaecutives
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November 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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The time is NOW - Future Governance is on the table, are you?
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#ASAE #FABdialogue # Adaptive leadership #strategy #Associationaecutives
The time is NOW - Future Governance is on the table, are you?
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#ASAE #FABdialogue # Adaptive leadership #strategy #Associationaecutives
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On Veterans Day, we honor those who served with courage and conviction. They remind us that authentic leadership is about serving others. May we carry that forward in our associations, communities, and daily work. Thank you.
#VeteransDay #ASAE #AssociationFutures #AssociationLeadership
On Veterans Day, we honor those who served with courage and conviction. They remind us that authentic leadership is about serving others. May we carry that forward in our associations, communities, and daily work. Thank you.
#VeteransDay #ASAE #AssociationFutures #AssociationLeadership
November 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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On Veterans Day, we honor those who served with courage and conviction. They remind us that authentic leadership is about serving others. May we carry that forward in our associations, communities, and daily work. Thank you.
#VeteransDay #ASAE #AssociationFutures #AssociationLeadership
On Veterans Day, we honor those who served with courage and conviction. They remind us that authentic leadership is about serving others. May we carry that forward in our associations, communities, and daily work. Thank you.
#VeteransDay #ASAE #AssociationFutures #AssociationLeadership
Native American and Indigenous people's leadership and community-centered values continue to shape who we are and who we aspire to be. May we listen, learn, and honor—this month and beyond.
#ASAE #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #AssociationLeadership #StrategicCapacity
#ASAE #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #AssociationLeadership #StrategicCapacity
November 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Native American and Indigenous people's leadership and community-centered values continue to shape who we are and who we aspire to be. May we listen, learn, and honor—this month and beyond.
#ASAE #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #AssociationLeadership #StrategicCapacity
#ASAE #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #AssociationLeadership #StrategicCapacity
Building Capacity is necessary to achieve Success
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#ASAE #StrategicCapacity #AssociationFutures#ShapeWhatsNext #AdaptiveGovernance #FAB Report
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#ASAE #StrategicCapacity #AssociationFutures#ShapeWhatsNext #AdaptiveGovernance #FAB Report
The Seven Capacities at the Board Table - Post 5 of 6. - Association Activision, LLC
If boards are to become engines of foresight and adaptation, they must embed the Seven Strategic Capacities into their practice. These capacities are not
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November 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Building Capacity is necessary to achieve Success
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#ASAE #StrategicCapacity #AssociationFutures#ShapeWhatsNext #AdaptiveGovernance #FAB Report
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#ASAE #StrategicCapacity #AssociationFutures#ShapeWhatsNext #AdaptiveGovernance #FAB Report
Halloween is a great reminder: fear often wears the mask of change.
At Association Activision, we help associations see beyond the spooky and shape what’s next with foresight and courage.
#ASAE #AssociationFutures #StrategicCapacity #AdaptiveLeadership #ShapeWhatsNext #Halloween2025
At Association Activision, we help associations see beyond the spooky and shape what’s next with foresight and courage.
#ASAE #AssociationFutures #StrategicCapacity #AdaptiveLeadership #ShapeWhatsNext #Halloween2025
October 30, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Halloween is a great reminder: fear often wears the mask of change.
At Association Activision, we help associations see beyond the spooky and shape what’s next with foresight and courage.
#ASAE #AssociationFutures #StrategicCapacity #AdaptiveLeadership #ShapeWhatsNext #Halloween2025
At Association Activision, we help associations see beyond the spooky and shape what’s next with foresight and courage.
#ASAE #AssociationFutures #StrategicCapacity #AdaptiveLeadership #ShapeWhatsNext #Halloween2025
From Authority to Adaptation: Rethinking the Role of Directors
New Director Role
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New Director Role
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Post 4 of 6 From Authority to Adaptation: Rethinking the Role of Directors - Association Activision, LLC
The traditional model of governance assumes that authority solves problems: electing the right directors, appointingor electing the right officers, and
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October 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
From Authority to Adaptation: Rethinking the Role of Directors
New Director Role
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New Director Role
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Does Money Talk? Corruption and Good!
Money can heal or harm. It funds good works—or fuels corruption when drawn to power. Let’s demand accountability and ensure our resources reflect our values.
#ASAE #Leadership #Integrity #Ethics #AssociationLeadership #Governance #FAB
Money can heal or harm. It funds good works—or fuels corruption when drawn to power. Let’s demand accountability and ensure our resources reflect our values.
#ASAE #Leadership #Integrity #Ethics #AssociationLeadership #Governance #FAB
October 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Does Money Talk? Corruption and Good!
Money can heal or harm. It funds good works—or fuels corruption when drawn to power. Let’s demand accountability and ensure our resources reflect our values.
#ASAE #Leadership #Integrity #Ethics #AssociationLeadership #Governance #FAB
Money can heal or harm. It funds good works—or fuels corruption when drawn to power. Let’s demand accountability and ensure our resources reflect our values.
#ASAE #Leadership #Integrity #Ethics #AssociationLeadership #Governance #FAB
Director Education
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#AssociationLeadership #ASAE #NonprofitGovernance #BoardCapacity #AssociationExcellence #StrategicCapacity
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#AssociationLeadership #ASAE #NonprofitGovernance #BoardCapacity #AssociationExcellence #StrategicCapacity
Post 3 of 6 Teaching the Teachers: Why Director Education Cannot Be Optional. - Association Activision, LLC
We entrust association boards with guiding organizations through turbulent times, yet we too often send directors into that work unprepared. Unlike
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October 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Why We Need Government Workers More Than Ever
Behind every safe street, clean glass of water, and open school are government workers who serve—not for profit, but for people.
Their work holds the country together. Support them.
#ASAE #Leadership #Governance #AssociatinLeaders #CommunityImpact
Behind every safe street, clean glass of water, and open school are government workers who serve—not for profit, but for people.
Their work holds the country together. Support them.
#ASAE #Leadership #Governance #AssociatinLeaders #CommunityImpact
October 11, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Why We Need Government Workers More Than Ever
Behind every safe street, clean glass of water, and open school are government workers who serve—not for profit, but for people.
Their work holds the country together. Support them.
#ASAE #Leadership #Governance #AssociatinLeaders #CommunityImpact
Behind every safe street, clean glass of water, and open school are government workers who serve—not for profit, but for people.
Their work holds the country together. Support them.
#ASAE #Leadership #Governance #AssociatinLeaders #CommunityImpact
Tradition Without Evolution Is Regression
From women’s suffrage to civil rights, progress comes from knowledge, not nostalgia. Let’s trust science, research, and courage to lead us—not political kickbacks to hold us back.
#ASAE #associationledership #HumanProgress #KnowledgeIsPower
From women’s suffrage to civil rights, progress comes from knowledge, not nostalgia. Let’s trust science, research, and courage to lead us—not political kickbacks to hold us back.
#ASAE #associationledership #HumanProgress #KnowledgeIsPower
October 5, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Tradition Without Evolution Is Regression
From women’s suffrage to civil rights, progress comes from knowledge, not nostalgia. Let’s trust science, research, and courage to lead us—not political kickbacks to hold us back.
#ASAE #associationledership #HumanProgress #KnowledgeIsPower
From women’s suffrage to civil rights, progress comes from knowledge, not nostalgia. Let’s trust science, research, and courage to lead us—not political kickbacks to hold us back.
#ASAE #associationledership #HumanProgress #KnowledgeIsPower
Foul Language – Stewardship – The Future
When leaders use foul & abusive language, they fail us all. Civility is not weakness—it’s the strength that sustains dialogue & builds trust. This is not the future we want. Lead and speak out
#ASAE #Associationleadership #Stewardship #CivilDialogue #Future
When leaders use foul & abusive language, they fail us all. Civility is not weakness—it’s the strength that sustains dialogue & builds trust. This is not the future we want. Lead and speak out
#ASAE #Associationleadership #Stewardship #CivilDialogue #Future
October 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Foul Language – Stewardship – The Future
When leaders use foul & abusive language, they fail us all. Civility is not weakness—it’s the strength that sustains dialogue & builds trust. This is not the future we want. Lead and speak out
#ASAE #Associationleadership #Stewardship #CivilDialogue #Future
When leaders use foul & abusive language, they fail us all. Civility is not weakness—it’s the strength that sustains dialogue & builds trust. This is not the future we want. Lead and speak out
#ASAE #Associationleadership #Stewardship #CivilDialogue #Future
Standing With the Federal Workforce
The federal workforce is essential—ALL of it.
Every employee who serves our nation deserves respect. They protect, guide, and strengthen our democracy daily. Let’s honor their service
#FederalWorkforce #PublicService #Respect #ASAE #AssociationExecutives
The federal workforce is essential—ALL of it.
Every employee who serves our nation deserves respect. They protect, guide, and strengthen our democracy daily. Let’s honor their service
#FederalWorkforce #PublicService #Respect #ASAE #AssociationExecutives
October 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Standing With the Federal Workforce
The federal workforce is essential—ALL of it.
Every employee who serves our nation deserves respect. They protect, guide, and strengthen our democracy daily. Let’s honor their service
#FederalWorkforce #PublicService #Respect #ASAE #AssociationExecutives
The federal workforce is essential—ALL of it.
Every employee who serves our nation deserves respect. They protect, guide, and strengthen our democracy daily. Let’s honor their service
#FederalWorkforce #PublicService #Respect #ASAE #AssociationExecutives
Bridging divides starts with listening—something associations do best. It’s our shared purpose and commitment to community that bring people together. Lead the way with respectful dialogue, learn from differences, and remember, collaboration outlasts conflict. #ASAE #Leadership #Unity #FAB
October 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Bridging divides starts with listening—something associations do best. It’s our shared purpose and commitment to community that bring people together. Lead the way with respectful dialogue, learn from differences, and remember, collaboration outlasts conflict. #ASAE #Leadership #Unity #FAB
On Yom Kippur, may reflection and renewal guide us toward greater compassion, integrity, and hope.
October 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
On Yom Kippur, may reflection and renewal guide us toward greater compassion, integrity, and hope.
Clarity in Fearful Times
Roosevelt said, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Associations can’t shrink back now. We must defend speech, inquiry, and inclusion—and do so with clarity and courage.
How is your association showing courage today?
#Associations #Leadership #Courage @ASAE
Roosevelt said, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Associations can’t shrink back now. We must defend speech, inquiry, and inclusion—and do so with clarity and courage.
How is your association showing courage today?
#Associations #Leadership #Courage @ASAE
September 27, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Clarity in Fearful Times
Roosevelt said, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Associations can’t shrink back now. We must defend speech, inquiry, and inclusion—and do so with clarity and courage.
How is your association showing courage today?
#Associations #Leadership #Courage @ASAE
Roosevelt said, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Associations can’t shrink back now. We must defend speech, inquiry, and inclusion—and do so with clarity and courage.
How is your association showing courage today?
#Associations #Leadership #Courage @ASAE
Clearly in Fearful Times
Roosevelt said, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Associations can’t shrink back now. We must defend speech, inquiry, and inclusion—and do so with clarity and courage.
How is your association showing courage today?
#Associations #Leadership #Courage @ASAE
Roosevelt said, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Associations can’t shrink back now. We must defend speech, inquiry, and inclusion—and do so with clarity and courage.
How is your association showing courage today?
#Associations #Leadership #Courage @ASAE
September 27, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Clearly in Fearful Times
Roosevelt said, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Associations can’t shrink back now. We must defend speech, inquiry, and inclusion—and do so with clarity and courage.
How is your association showing courage today?
#Associations #Leadership #Courage @ASAE
Roosevelt said, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Associations can’t shrink back now. We must defend speech, inquiry, and inclusion—and do so with clarity and courage.
How is your association showing courage today?
#Associations #Leadership #Courage @ASAE
Science – not story myths
Forget the “boiling frog” myth—frogs adapt + escape rising heat. A better metaphor: the heron in a drying pond. It moves before resources vanish. Associations must notice subtle changes, use foresight, and act early to thrive. #Associations #AdaptiveLeadership #FutureReady
Forget the “boiling frog” myth—frogs adapt + escape rising heat. A better metaphor: the heron in a drying pond. It moves before resources vanish. Associations must notice subtle changes, use foresight, and act early to thrive. #Associations #AdaptiveLeadership #FutureReady
September 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Science – not story myths
Forget the “boiling frog” myth—frogs adapt + escape rising heat. A better metaphor: the heron in a drying pond. It moves before resources vanish. Associations must notice subtle changes, use foresight, and act early to thrive. #Associations #AdaptiveLeadership #FutureReady
Forget the “boiling frog” myth—frogs adapt + escape rising heat. A better metaphor: the heron in a drying pond. It moves before resources vanish. Associations must notice subtle changes, use foresight, and act early to thrive. #Associations #AdaptiveLeadership #FutureReady
Membership doesn’t have to fall!
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BLOG - Part 5 of 6 - Before the Cliff: Responding Strategically to Membership Decline - Association Activision, LLC
"If you don't like change, you're going to like irrelevance even less." General Eric Shinseki Membership decline doesn't usually arrive as a dramatic
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September 24, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Membership doesn’t have to fall!
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Shanah Tovah
Wishing everyone celebrating – and all who honor this time of reflection – a sweet New Year filled with health, happiness, and opportunities for growth. May the coming year bring optimism, friendship, and joy to communities near and far. Shana Tova to all
Wishing everyone celebrating – and all who honor this time of reflection – a sweet New Year filled with health, happiness, and opportunities for growth. May the coming year bring optimism, friendship, and joy to communities near and far. Shana Tova to all
September 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Shanah Tovah
Wishing everyone celebrating – and all who honor this time of reflection – a sweet New Year filled with health, happiness, and opportunities for growth. May the coming year bring optimism, friendship, and joy to communities near and far. Shana Tova to all
Wishing everyone celebrating – and all who honor this time of reflection – a sweet New Year filled with health, happiness, and opportunities for growth. May the coming year bring optimism, friendship, and joy to communities near and far. Shana Tova to all
What Is EOS And How It Helps Your Business Grow
YouTube video by Michael Butera
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September 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
AI in the Boardroom
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BLOG - Part 4 of 6 - AI in the Boardroom: Governing Ethically and Strategically in the Age of Algorithms - Association Activision, LLC
"The question is not whether intelligent machines can have any ethics, but whether humans can." Alan Turing Introduction AI is no longer a future
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September 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
AI in the Boardroom
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17 September - U.S. Constitution Day
The Constitution isn’t a relic—it’s orchard soil. It bears fruit only if we work it, season after season. Constitution Day asks us not only to remember, but to labor for what’s promised.
The Constitution isn’t a relic—it’s orchard soil. It bears fruit only if we work it, season after season. Constitution Day asks us not only to remember, but to labor for what’s promised.
September 17, 2025 at 12:50 AM
17 September - U.S. Constitution Day
The Constitution isn’t a relic—it’s orchard soil. It bears fruit only if we work it, season after season. Constitution Day asks us not only to remember, but to labor for what’s promised.
The Constitution isn’t a relic—it’s orchard soil. It bears fruit only if we work it, season after season. Constitution Day asks us not only to remember, but to labor for what’s promised.