The chapter next door?

Just published an article getting a lot of action on Twitter and via email.

• @SteveDrake says it “Beats ‘Bowling Alone’!”
• Thought I’d share here so we can talk about it.
• What do you think?

Here’s the big picture…

• One association, two local chapters.
• The City Chapter is losing members.
• The Metro Chapter is growing.

City Chapter blames Metro Chapter for their problems.

• Some former City members now active in Metro.
• And one stepped up to leadership - Metro!
• It’s just wrong!

City is filing an ethical complaint against Metro Chapter.

• For poaching their members.
• It’s all Metro’s fault City is having problems.
• (Get all the details here.)

What do you think?

• I say City leaders need to stop blaming others.
• And acknowledge their role in their chapter’s losses.
• Am I being too harsh?

Makes me think of chapter leaders…does your board assume responsibility for the health of your chapter?

Originally posted @ Cynthia D'Amour on Leadership and Life