Balancing Tradition and Innovation: Dr. Pergola explains how ASRT maintains a mission-driven, member-focused approach while adapting to industry changes to support its members in a dynamic healthcare landscape.

Fostering a Culture of Accountability and Creativity: Dr. Pergola emphasizes the importance of empowering staff and creating a safe environment for innovation and learning, encouraging her team to take risks and view setbacks as growth opportunities.

Advocacy for Professional Recognition: ASRT’s ongoing campaign for reclassification of radiologic technologists highlights its commitment to elevating the profession and ensuring practitioners are recognized for their critical role in healthcare.

Combating Workforce Shortages: Through strategic collaborations and public awareness campaigns like the “Be Seen” initiative, ASRT is actively addressing workforce shortages and raising the visibility of radiologic professions.

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Building a Remote Team Culture: Tara discusses RTDNA’s transition to an all-remote team and emphasizes the importance of intentionality in building a supportive work culture. By gathering staff at offsite locations throughout the year, the organization creates dedicated time for team bonding and strategic discussions.

Onboarding for Engagement: For Tara, welcoming new team members goes beyond logistics. RTDNA’s onboarding process includes personal interactions, virtual meet-and-greets and cultural touchpoints to help new hires feel connected from day one.

Navigating Rapid Industry Changes: As the journalism landscape continues to evolve, Tara explains how RTDNA supports its members—journalism professionals and news leaders—with leadership training and resources to adapt to new technologies, ethical challenges and shifting public expectations.

Embedding DEIA in Newsrooms: Tara shares RTDNA’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA), both within the organization and across the industry. She discusses the association’s work to ensure newsrooms reflect the communities they serve and highlights initiatives that promote representation and inclusion at all levels.

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Shifting DEI Narratives: Dr. Armstead emphasizes the importance of reframing DEI from being solely about challenges to showcasing the opportunities for growth, innovation and inclusion.

Tailored Strategies for Lasting Impact: Through a listening tour, ACS developed initiatives that resonate with the diverse needs of members and staff, ensuring genuine engagement and sustained impact.

Honoring History While Embracing Change: ACS's long-standing DEI commitment provides valuable lessons on balancing historical efforts with the ongoing need to address health equity and improve representation in the healthcare sector.

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Embracing Disruptive Change: Bennie emphasizes the importance of welcoming innovation and leveraging marketing’s evolving tools to drive productive change, especially in an AI-driven landscape.

Fostering Community: He explains how AMA creates spaces for marketers across all sectors to collaborate, learn, and grow, emphasizing that communities are more essential than ever in a digital-first world.

Ethical Responsibility in Marketing: Bennie also touches on the growing need for transparency and ethical practices in marketing, as consumers demand more accountability from brands.

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The ACC 365 App: Kerri explains how the award-winning app has transformed member interaction by providing seamless access to newsfeeds, online communities and job board services—all at the members’ fingertips. The app’s continuous improvements, driven by member feedback, have made it an invaluable tool for engagement and career development.

Innovative Onboarding: Kerri highlights ACC’s forward-thinking onboarding strategy, which breaks down tasks into manageable actions to better engage new members. The strategic use of data collection and email suppression ensures members get relevant, personalized experiences in their first 90 days.

AI-Powered Personalization: Kerri dives into ACC’s use of AI to enhance newsletter personalization, ensuring members receive tailored content based on their specific interests and engagement patterns, all while navigating global privacy regulations like GDPR.

Creating a Culture of Innovation: Kerri discusses how ACC fosters a culture of innovation within its team, continuously iterating on member services and embracing experimentation. Whether it’s implementing AI or leveraging behavioral insights from their app, ACC prioritizes staying ahead of the curve.

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The Evolution of Scholarly Societies: Margaret outlines how traditional revenue models for academic associations—membership, meetings, and publications—are under pressure. She explains how the LSA is navigating these challenges while still advancing the scientific study of language.

Transforming LSA’s Operations: From launching a new website and database to breaking fundraising records, Margaret shares how LSA has made significant strides in its centennial year, while also increasing member dues by 30%.

Fractal Leadership Approach: Margaret introduces the concept of "fractal leadership," an innovative model based on shared community and responsibility at every level of an organization. She explains how this approach is helping LSA build a stronger sense of belonging and collaboration among its members, staff, and leadership.

Revitalizing Member Engagement: Margaret highlights how LSA is creating new opportunities for linguists outside of academia through programs like LEXING, which focuses on linguists working in industry, nonprofits, and government sectors. These efforts are helping to expand the society’s influence beyond traditional academia.

Empowering Committees and Staff: Drawing inspiration from leadership books such as Turn the Ship Around and The Art of Possibility, Margaret discusses how LSA is empowering committees and staff to take ownership of their roles and contribute to the association’s success.

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Stan’s Career Journey: Stan traces his unique career path, from working in media and intellectual property law to leading ESA. He shares how his passion for media, technology, and the arts has shaped his leadership in the video game industry.

The Role of ESA: ESA advocates for the video game industry and protects its economic and creative contributions. Stan explains how ESA supports its members in areas like free expression, intellectual property protection, and self-regulation.

Economic Impact of Video Games: With over 190 million Americans playing video games and a $101 billion economic impact, Stan discusses ESA’s research and how data drives advocacy efforts. He also highlights the industry’s substantial contributions to the U.S. economy and job market.

Advocacy and Policy Priorities: Stan dives into ESA’s top policy priorities, including AI, intellectual property, and digital wellness. He shares how ESA educates policymakers on the nuances of video game technology and advocates for thoughtful, common-sense regulations.

Collaboration and Partnerships: Stan emphasizes the importance of partnerships in advancing the industry. From working with organizations like the AARP and the American Heart Association to global initiatives that highlight the social and emotional benefits of video games, ESA leverages collaboration to amplify its impact.

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The Athlete’s Mindset in Business: Karley discusses how her competitive athletic background, including being a former professional mountain biker, has shaped her structured, goal-driven approach to business and branding.

Branding vs. Marketing: Karley emphasizes the difference between branding and marketing, highlighting that branding is about creating an authentic identity from the inside out, while marketing promotes that identity externally.

The Surefire Strategy: Learn about Karley’s proven methodology for developing a brand that stands out. She explains how her process can help your association identify your unique value proposition, align with your core beliefs and communicate your mission effectively.

Building Brands from the Inside Out: Karley explains why it’s critical for organizations to develop their brand based on their internal values and beliefs. She shares how this authentic approach creates alignment across leadership and members, ensuring the brand stands out in a crowded market.

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Building Strong Cross-Departmental Partnerships: Lou discusses the importance of IT being a collaborative partner with all departments. He emphasizes that the technology team’s role isn’t just about providing tools but about understanding the needs of each department and integrating technology into their processes to achieve shared goals.

Creating a Roadmap for Success: Lou shares his approach to putting together a detailed technology roadmap, ensuring that the association’s tech investments align with strategic priorities. From selecting the right tools to planning for long-term upgrades, Lou explains how ISSA’s roadmap ensures they stay ahead of tech trends and serve their members effectively.

Modernizing the Tech Stack: Lou details how ISSA has modernized its tech stack, focusing on integrating systems and leveraging the cloud. He highlights the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to more modern platforms, ensuring that both member-facing tools and internal processes run smoothly.

Prioritizing Cybersecurity: In a digital-first world, cybersecurity is critical. Lou outlines ISSA’s approach to protecting its data and systems, from implementing secure cloud-based solutions to educating staff on cybersecurity best practices. He explains how they are working to stay proactive against threats while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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