07/09/2024

ASAE Provides a Recap of its Executive Leadership Forum

Here are three key takeaways

For many years now, the American Society of Association Executives' (ASAE) Executive Leadership Forum has provided an engaging opportunity for professionals from across the industry to gain practical insights and strategies to lead their teams forward.

With 2024 being an election year it is to be expected that discourse of all kinds will be at an all-time high, making the theme of this year’s ELF, Divergent Beliefs and Civil Discourse both timely and pertinent. At a time in our history when society is more polarized than ever before, association executives are tasked with the challenging responsibility of facilitating, moderating and navigating their membership base effectively. Recognizing this, ASAE thoughtfully crafted this event out of their desire to lead by example. Creating space for each of us to share, learn, and most importantly grow as leaders in our communities.

Tasked with delivering meetings of value to more than 11,000 ARVO members, my organization must stay on top of the concerns and preferences of our base as they represent diverse backgrounds and career stages. In addition to the increased focus that we place on inclusivity, we constantly strive to ensure that our programming acknowledges the professional and personal development of every attendee. It’s no easy task, but one that is at the heart of our work. So, this begs the question, how do we dip our toes into the murky waters of complex conversations? And I challenge us all to consider this: the power of place.

Please select this link to read the complete article from ASAE’s Center for Association Leadership.