“I recently had an opportunity to read the entire Handbook and I think it is absolutely excellent! You have (once again) really captured the essence and the complexity of the role of Association CEO and done so in a very compelling and comprehensive way. Thank you for all your work in this arena - we all benefit from your clarity of thought and your ability to articulate a framework that captures our profession so well.”
Dawn Sweeney
President and CEO. National Restaurant Association
“The Association CEO Handbook is incredibly insightful, comprehensive and its content is conveyed in a unique and distinctive voice unlike anything I’ve read on the subject. It is thought provoking and invites deep thinking about the essence of what it means to be a chief staff executive. This is a must-read for anyone who is considering the CEO journey or wants to take fresh look at his or her role, job and career.”
Joel Albizo, FASAE, CAE
Chief Executive Officer, Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards
“In combining his 25+ years in association CEO search with a crisp and clear writing style, Paul Belford has produced an Association CEO Handbook that gets to the heart of what it takes to be a successful association leader. Whether a rookie in association leadership, an exec in mid-career or an established CEO, you will learn from and enjoy this book.”
Joseph M. McGuire
President and CEO, Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
“From big picture to strategies to personal self-assessment, the tools to achieve the best CEO results are all here in one place in the revised Association CEO Handbook. It provides a clear pathway to enhanced CEO success. Wish this had been part of my tool chest years ago on my first CEO gig.”
Donald J. DeBolt
Former President and CEO International Franchise Association
Founder, CEO Update
“A great piece of work. Lots of things that that I recognized and lots of things to learn from. Congratulations! Really well done. I plan to share it with my senior team.”
Kevin Burke
President and CEO
Airports Council International-North America
“This book is simply excellent in providing a structure and context for leading an association. It should be read once and filled with notes, then read again, knowing where the book is going, and scanned again at a regular intervals. like prior to an annual performance review. I highly recommend it!”
Scott Hunt
Executive Director (ret’d)
The Endocrine Society
“Read this book! It will help you understand the CEO’s role and make smart decisions about your own career path.”
Steve Echard
Executive Director
American Association for the Study of Liver Disease
“In fifty years of both studying and practicing the art and science of association management, I’ve never seen a book that better captures the core competencies – the essence of CEO leadership. The Association CEO Handbook is a powerful resource for new CEOs as well as those of us who have long experience in the role. It’s a go-to reminder of what you need to give as a CEO – especially useful in those moments of chaos and friction – and a reminder of why what you do as a CEO matters.
Elisa Meyers
Association CEO
Former Senior Vice President of Publishing, ASAE
“The Association CEO Handbook is a thoughtful, comprehensive, well-organized and researched book that should be an essential reference for the new and experienced CEO, alike.”
Paul Pomerantz, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer
American Society of Anesthesiologists
“The Association CEO Handbook is a valuable, concise and handy guide to all aspects of the association chief staff executive position. The Handbook includes informative synopses, clear infographics, charts, and helpful worksheets. I highly recommend it.
Andrew Goldschmidt