10/07/2025

Participating in Professional Associations Fuels Success

Here’s how smart leaders leverage association involvement

I have spent more than 20 years working in, with and around associations: as a leader, as a strategic partner, as a board member, as a subject-matter expert. In that time, I’ve watched the broader professional landscape shift dramatically.

Today, information is everywhere. Networking can happen anytime. Social platforms promise reach, influence and connection at the click of a button.

However, while the ways we learn and connect have multiplied, the value of associations has not diminished—it has become more essential.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Fast Company.