Podcast: How to Lead a Resilient Association
The role of an association leader has never been more complex. Today’s leaders must navigate political pressures, respond to crises, and adapt to new technologies, all while keeping their members informed, supported, and inspired.
In this episode of the Association Adviser Podcast, Larry Sloan, MBA, CAE, FASAE, CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), joins host Christine Shaw to discuss how association leadership is evolving and why emotional intelligence has become one of the most essential skills for everyone in the association sector.
Sloan’s career has given him a unique perspective on advocacy, policy, and people. Over the past several years, his role has shifted from focusing primarily on member services to becoming a visible advocate in Washington, D.C., representing his members amid federal funding cuts, agency changes, and moments of national uncertainty.
Sloan also shares how AIHA stepped up during the pandemic to fill vital gaps in public health guidance, and how associations can respond when government support wanes. He explains how to lead through change with steadiness and empathy.
Listeners will learn how association CEOs can adapt to changing political and financial environments, how to keep an association ready for a pivot, the hidden cost of hybrid work environments, how to use feedback to fuel growth, and the leadership skills that will define the next generation of association professionals.
Listen now to the full conversation with Larry Sloan: How to Lead a Resilient Association.
