Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” And there it was, an epiphany! A personal tipping point for that little old Grinchy.

Christmas, of course, means quite different things, for each different person holds quite different strings. For me it’s a time to spend time with the clan. At the beach, in the pool, in the sun … get a tan. Celebrate them, cherish them, spoil them with love. Give them some presents, but mostly a hug. Especially my daughters, sons, nephews and nieces. I can’t help but love, loving them to pieces.

And it’s not just about one day of the year. A whole festive season that is filled with such cheer. I’ll recharge and reflect on the year that has been. I’ll peak into the future, and come out super keen. No New Year’s resolutions for me, I’ll have a good think about what I’ll achieve. And I share those thoughts with my trusted advisors – my wife and family and other insiders.

My family extends to the workers at work, A team of wonderful, amazing and talented folk … And to all of the members of AuSAE out there, Merry Christmas one and all – may it be filled with good cheer.

Brendon Ward - Chief Executive Officer

Australasian Society of Association Executives