Category: From the CEO

Happy New Year. I wish all of you a peaceful, healthy, rewarding and transformative year. While this is my first column of 2009, it also concludes a three-part effort that began with what I shared in November. My previous two columns focused on “change” and “giving,” respectively. This column addresses

Think of all the ways the word “give” is used. Give up, give it gas, give until it hurts, give in, give a hand, give more, give less, give to and so on. “Give” is a word that can be applied in so many ways to explain and describe issues

The two major party candidates for president of the United States consistently speak of the change they would bring to the office should they be elected. In fact, had the word “change” been monitored in political speeches over the past year, I am sure it would be among the top

Next month, more than 120 million voters will cast a ballot for president of the United States. In addition to those who have voted in several previous elections, there will be a large number who will be casting a ballot for the very first time. Call me an optimist, but

Recently, American Counseling Association Chief Professional Officer David Kaplan and I had the opportunity to present a workshop to a group of counselors, graduate students and other community mental health professionals who live and work in the New Orleans area. While we went to share our thoughts on how mental

In this column a few years ago, I wrote that the American Counseling Association would embark on a journey to attempt to meet more of your needs as a professional counselor, counselor educator or graduate student. Not so much a revolution as an evolution. I said an attempt would be

Recently, I attended a conference for association executives. A very dedicated leader of our group was being honored for the many accomplishments he had achieved on behalf of the profession during his long life. In explaining what he enjoyed about the association management profession, he shared a story of meeting

Each September, my column acknowledges the beginning of another academic year by focusing on the important role that American Counseling Association members play in the education and guidance of students in elementary, middle and secondary schools, as well as at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Clearly, those of you who

Last month, the American Counseling Association lost a member of its family, Dr. Patrick J. “Joe” McDonough, who served the association from 1983 to 1990 as its sixth executive director. Joe was someone who, as executive director, watched over an incredible time of growth and development, both for ACA and

Each month, I share with you some thoughts, update you on what the American Counseling Association is doing and, sometimes, offer some personal reflections. This month, I am asking for a favor. In some respects, I think ACA is one of the “best kept” secrets from those who could stand