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From Here to There Guest Thought Leader Guidelines
Every leader stands somewhere between today’s challenges and tomorrow’s possibilities. Through thoughtful perspectives, practical tools, and shared experiences, this blog supports leaders who are ready to think differently, lead boldly, and move forward — together.
Our audience includes: association CEOs, senior staff, and second-in-command leaders seeking practical, strategic perspectives.
The following are submission requirements and editorial process.
Strong Submissions Include |
Submissions Must Not Include |
| Address real challenges facing association leaders | Violent, threatening, or graphic content |
| Offer practical insights and clear takeaways | Hate speech, discriminatory language, or harassment |
| Include subheads and short paragraphs for readability | Personal attacks or inflammatory rhetoric |
| Align with Associations North values: Trust, Connect, Advance, Innovate | Explicit political campaigning or partisan advocacy |
| Contribute to thoughtful, professional dialogue | Misinformation or unverified claims |
| Articles should educate first — not promote | Profanity or inappropriate language |
Submission Requirements:
- 600-1,000 words (3-5 min read)
- Word or Google Doc format
- Includes Clear Headline
- Use subheads and bullet points when helpful
- Include hyperlinks - not full URLs
- No embedded images - include as attachment
- High resolution author headshot
- Author bio - 75 words or less, includes organization website
Editorial Process
Associations North may edit submissions for clarity, tone, and alignment. Associations North is committed to maintaining a respectful and professional platform and reserves the right to edit or decline submissions that do not align with these standards. Final headlines and formatting decisions are at our discretion.
Please submit required items and supporting materials to: info@associationsnorth.com.