“If you have a burning passion
for the spa industry and what
you do every day, you will fit in
well on the Board of Directors.”
1. coMMitMENt
Being a member of the ISPA Board of Directors is more than
just a cool title, it is a serious commitment to not only every
member of the organization, but also the entire spa industry.
You must be willing to make a time and financial commitment
to travel to three board meetings a year as well as the annual
ISPA Conference & Expo. Board members are also expected to
participate in several conference calls a month, review board
and leadership information a few hours per week, and be
available as needed while still excelling at your full-time
position within the industry. If that sounds like a lot, it is, but
if you have the next trait, it won’t seem like work.
2. PassioN
Music mogul L.A. Reid once said, “Find your passion and it’s
no longer work.” That’s the kind of attitude ISPA needs in its
leaders. You can’t lead with half a heart for those you are
leading. If you have a burning passion for the spa industry
and what you do every day, you will fit in well on the Board
of Directors.
3. PErsistENcE
It’s important to never give up on your dreams, and the ISPA
Nominations Committee looks for those who are persistent
in what they want. If you’ve applied for the Board of
Directors before and weren’t selected, apply again! Several
current members of the board interviewed several times
before being selected for service. If this is your second, third,
or even tenth time applying, you already know what to
expect and can better prepare for the interview process. Plus,
showing that you won’t give up on yourself, means that you
also won’t give up on ISPA.
4.
crEativity
aNd divErsiry
One of the great things about ISPA’s Board of Directors is
that it brings together the minds and experiences of spa
leaders from all over the world. Each person brings a unique
perspective to the table, which allows for more creativity and
a better approach to problem-solving.
5. collaboratioN
When this group gets together there is never a dull
moment—and that’s a good thing! During meetings and
conference calls, it’s important to have the ability to work
well with and feed off the energy of others. Being a member
of ISPA’s Board is about more than just meetings and voting
and decision-making. It’s about using your voice and
passion to collaborate with other leaders to affect change in
the industry you love. What could be more fun than that?
Do you possess all qualities and more? If so, head to
experienceispa.com to apply. Applications will open Sunday,
April 1 and will remain open until midnight(EST) on
Monday, April 30. Only completed applications will be
considered, so get moving to experienceispa.com to get
started. If you have any questions, please reach out to
Samantha Smith at samantha.smith@ispastaff.com. n
NoW tHat you KNoW what’s involved,
click here to learn more about the application
and selection process.
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