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Paul Bellantone, President and CEO of the Promotional Products Association International, is one of the few association professionals I know who has actually taken a sabbatical -- something we often associate with clergy and professors. After 20 years working for PPAI (over 7 years in his current role) Paul presented his board with the idea of a 3 month unpaid respite from traveling and running the organization. The board offered him 2 months off with pay instead and his adventure began. We talk about ... What he did with his time off (you might be surprised!) The elements that had to be in place in order for him to step away The relationship of trust that allowed his board to be receptive and him to be comfortable leaving for an extended period of time The boundaries he put in place while away How knowing he's replaceable relieved the pressure he had imposed on himself Visit https://www.marybyers.com/contact/ for links to join the conversation on our social sites. © 2020 Mary Byers