Michael Butera
@buteraaallc.bsky.social
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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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
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
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
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
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
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.
Science and Policy making:
Science isn’t optional in policy, it’s essential. When evidence guides decisions, communities thrive. When it doesn’t, we gamble with the future.
#ScienceMatters #PolicyWithPurpose #EvidenceInAction #StrategicThinking #ASAE #AssociationLeadership
Science isn’t optional in policy, it’s essential. When evidence guides decisions, communities thrive. When it doesn’t, we gamble with the future.
#ScienceMatters #PolicyWithPurpose #EvidenceInAction #StrategicThinking #ASAE #AssociationLeadership
September 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Science and Policy making:
Science isn’t optional in policy, it’s essential. When evidence guides decisions, communities thrive. When it doesn’t, we gamble with the future.
#ScienceMatters #PolicyWithPurpose #EvidenceInAction #StrategicThinking #ASAE #AssociationLeadership
Science isn’t optional in policy, it’s essential. When evidence guides decisions, communities thrive. When it doesn’t, we gamble with the future.
#ScienceMatters #PolicyWithPurpose #EvidenceInAction #StrategicThinking #ASAE #AssociationLeadership
Education in every form matters—Pre-K to grad school, community & technical colleges, apprenticeships, and certifications. Lifelong learning fuels strong communities. Let’s keep advocating for access & equity at every level.
#EducationForAll #PublicEducation #ASAE #AssociationLeaders
#boardchairs
#EducationForAll #PublicEducation #ASAE #AssociationLeaders
#boardchairs
September 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Education in every form matters—Pre-K to grad school, community & technical colleges, apprenticeships, and certifications. Lifelong learning fuels strong communities. Let’s keep advocating for access & equity at every level.
#EducationForAll #PublicEducation #ASAE #AssociationLeaders
#boardchairs
#EducationForAll #PublicEducation #ASAE #AssociationLeaders
#boardchairs
On Labor Day, we celebrate the dignity of work in all its forms. From classrooms to nonprofits to construction sites, workers sustain our communities and our future. Here’s to their resilience and dedication.
#LaborDay #WorkersMatter #NonprofitLeadership #Associations #FutureOfWork
#LaborDay #WorkersMatter #NonprofitLeadership #Associations #FutureOfWork
August 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
On Labor Day, we celebrate the dignity of work in all its forms. From classrooms to nonprofits to construction sites, workers sustain our communities and our future. Here’s to their resilience and dedication.
#LaborDay #WorkersMatter #NonprofitLeadership #Associations #FutureOfWork
#LaborDay #WorkersMatter #NonprofitLeadership #Associations #FutureOfWork
Division Won’t Deliver Solutions
Disruption surrounds us, but division need not define us. Civil dialogue is not a weakness—it is wisdom. We cannot solve disruptive problems with destructive conversations.
—Shaping What’s Next
#Leadership #FutureOfLeadership #AssociationLeadership #Strategy
Disruption surrounds us, but division need not define us. Civil dialogue is not a weakness—it is wisdom. We cannot solve disruptive problems with destructive conversations.
—Shaping What’s Next
#Leadership #FutureOfLeadership #AssociationLeadership #Strategy
August 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Division Won’t Deliver Solutions
Disruption surrounds us, but division need not define us. Civil dialogue is not a weakness—it is wisdom. We cannot solve disruptive problems with destructive conversations.
—Shaping What’s Next
#Leadership #FutureOfLeadership #AssociationLeadership #Strategy
Disruption surrounds us, but division need not define us. Civil dialogue is not a weakness—it is wisdom. We cannot solve disruptive problems with destructive conversations.
—Shaping What’s Next
#Leadership #FutureOfLeadership #AssociationLeadership #Strategy
Museums
Recent efforts to diminish or silence uncomfortable histories in museums are concerning. A healthy democracy doesn’t hide from its past; it learns from it.
Museums provide evidence that historians, researchers, and citizens need to reflect honestly on who we are and who we want to become.
Recent efforts to diminish or silence uncomfortable histories in museums are concerning. A healthy democracy doesn’t hide from its past; it learns from it.
Museums provide evidence that historians, researchers, and citizens need to reflect honestly on who we are and who we want to become.
August 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Museums
Recent efforts to diminish or silence uncomfortable histories in museums are concerning. A healthy democracy doesn’t hide from its past; it learns from it.
Museums provide evidence that historians, researchers, and citizens need to reflect honestly on who we are and who we want to become.
Recent efforts to diminish or silence uncomfortable histories in museums are concerning. A healthy democracy doesn’t hide from its past; it learns from it.
Museums provide evidence that historians, researchers, and citizens need to reflect honestly on who we are and who we want to become.
I am looking forward to being with the Association Professionals attending the ASAE Annual Meeting. I hope you have a grand learning experience and that many of you will join me at my session.
August 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I am looking forward to being with the Association Professionals attending the ASAE Annual Meeting. I hope you have a grand learning experience and that many of you will join me at my session.
What happens when a dictator takes over.
June 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
What happens when a dictator takes over.
In our ever-more complex society, we often forget the challenges of public workers. Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day. It is a tough and dangerous job. We need the best police officers we can train and respect.
May 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
In our ever-more complex society, we often forget the challenges of public workers. Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day. It is a tough and dangerous job. We need the best police officers we can train and respect.
"Adaptation is the new leadership superpower." - Michael Butera..
A self-paced course:
Engaging videos and materials
Weekly Office hours with course leaders
Enroll today at lnkd.in/e5tZE9SF.
A self-paced course:
Engaging videos and materials
Weekly Office hours with course leaders
Enroll today at lnkd.in/e5tZE9SF.
April 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
"Adaptation is the new leadership superpower." - Michael Butera..
A self-paced course:
Engaging videos and materials
Weekly Office hours with course leaders
Enroll today at lnkd.in/e5tZE9SF.
A self-paced course:
Engaging videos and materials
Weekly Office hours with course leaders
Enroll today at lnkd.in/e5tZE9SF.
24 February – Black History
Katherine G. Johnson, the NASA mathematician who played a key role in helping America win the space race and whose story was featured in the 2016 film Hidden Figures, died at 101.
Katherine G. Johnson, the NASA mathematician who played a key role in helping America win the space race and whose story was featured in the 2016 film Hidden Figures, died at 101.
February 24, 2025 at 2:16 AM
24 February – Black History
Katherine G. Johnson, the NASA mathematician who played a key role in helping America win the space race and whose story was featured in the 2016 film Hidden Figures, died at 101.
Katherine G. Johnson, the NASA mathematician who played a key role in helping America win the space race and whose story was featured in the 2016 film Hidden Figures, died at 101.