Movie rights have also been sold. The book is about the small group of U.S. Marines pictured in the world-renowned photo of the World War II flag raising on Iwo Jima. One of the marines was Bradley's father. The Marines' amphibious assault on the Japanese underground fortress there resulted in great loss of life but also represented the ability to do the impossible, Bradley said. Of course, leaders do not have to get everyone in their groups to march in lockstep with them.
Diversity poses both a challenge and opportunity for volunteer and staff association leaders.
A factor making that realization more difficult is that despite members' views to the contrary, associations do not operate like their businesses. This is the primary value proposition that association leaders should keep in mind and deliver to their members, Tecker underscored. Quality of culture is important, too. Virtually all of the attendees found value in the two-day program. I would strongly recommend continuing some aspect of this program on a go-forward basis at IDRC, so that others can also benefit from this experience.