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Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Association Adviser Podcast<\/a> <\/strong>wraps up Season 2 with a powerful conversation featuring Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association. As a leader in the $103 billion golf industry, Jay shares his expertise on leveraging foresight to drive success in a rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n

In this episode, Jay highlights the leadership qualities that propelled him to the forefront of multiple billion-dollar industries. He shares actionable insights on how associations can proactively adapt to industry shifts, embrace AI strategically, and navigate legislative challenges with confidence. Jay also explains why foresight is the most critical responsibility for any board and how to integrate it into your organization\u2019s strategy.<\/p>\n

This episode is packed with practical tools and lessons to help leaders stay ahead of the curve. It\u2019s the perfect way to close out a season dedicated to empowering association professionals.<\/p>\n

Listen to the full episode here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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