{"id":13176,"date":"2025-08-19T15:37:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T15:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naylor.com\/associationadviser\/?p=13176"},"modified":"2025-08-19T21:10:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T21:10:25","slug":"the-future-of-association-leadership-takeaways-from-the-2025-asae-ceo-power-breakfast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naylor.com\/associationadviser\/the-future-of-association-leadership-takeaways-from-the-2025-asae-ceo-power-breakfast\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Association Leadership: Takeaways from the 2025 ASAE CEO Power Breakfast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the 2025 ASAE Annual Meeting, the CEO Power Breakfast brought together association CEOs and executive directors for a candid, forward-looking conversation among leaders navigating a quickly changing world. The message was clear: adaptability, trust, and purpose-driven leadership are essential for guiding associations through complexity and toward meaningful impact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Panelists Tip Tucker Kendall, CAE, Executive Director, National Grants Management Association; Tori Miller Liu, MBA, FASAE, CAE, CIP, President &amp; CEO, Association for Intelligent Information Management; Larry Sloan, MBA, CAE, FASAE, CEO, American Industrial Hygiene Association; and Tamesha Logan, MBA, CAE, Executive Director, American Mensa helped set the stage for an open and thoughtful discussion by offering provocative questions for consideration:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Should we kill the committee and modernize our governance models?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are we so busy preserving our mission that we forget to ask if it still matters?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How do we reconcile our commitment to tradition with the need for transformation?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your association disappeared tomorrow, would your members fight to get it back?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13179\" title=\"CEO Power Breakfast panelists and moderators (L-R): CEO of American Industrial Hygiene Association Larry Sloan, MBA, CAE, FASAE; Naylor CEO &amp;amp; President Christine Shaw; Executive Director of National Grants Management Association Tip Tucker Kendall, CAE; Executive Director of American Mensa Tamesha Logan, MBA, CAE; President &amp;amp; CEO of Association for Intelligent Information Management Tori Miller Liu, MBA, FASAE, CAE, CIP; Executive Advisor of Foresight First LLC Jeff De Cagna\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naylor.com\/associationadviser\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/1755013185352-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naylor.com\/associationadviser\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/1755013185352-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.naylor.com\/associationadviser\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/1755013185352-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.naylor.com\/associationadviser\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/1755013185352-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.naylor.com\/associationadviser\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/1755013185352-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.naylor.com\/associationadviser\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/1755013185352.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\nCEO Power Breakfast panelists and moderators (L-R): CEO of American Industrial Hygiene Association Larry Sloan, MBA, CAE, FASAE; Naylor CEO &amp;amp; President Christine Shaw; Executive Director of National Grants Management Association Tip Tucker Kendall, CAE; Executive Director of American Mensa Tamesha Logan, MBA, CAE; President &amp;amp; CEO of Association for Intelligent Information Management Tori Miller Liu, MBA, FASAE, CAE, CIP; Executive Advisor of Foresight First LLC Jeff De Cagna<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moderated by Naylor CEO &amp; President Christine Shaw and Foresight First LLC Executive Advisor Jeff De Cagna, AIMP, FRSA, FASAE and made all the more engaging with real-time questions from attendees, the discussion named the real tensions and questions facing associations today. The panel spoke unflinchingly about organizational challenges, AI integration and stewardship, the challenges and opportunities found in the evolving role of associations, the need for new approaches to governance and board relationships, and the emotional toll of leadership. Irrespective of organization or industry, the sentiment around the room was that the role of an association CEO or ED has never been more demanding or more crucial.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fitting for such a genuine and transparent conversation, a major theme was the growing need to build trust. The panel spoke about how public confidence in institutions is eroding and how associations must be reliable sources of credibility and connection. Members aren\u2019t just looking for information\u2014they want to belong to communities they can count on.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The need for curiosity and openness was also threaded throughout the conversation. Acknowledging that associations are often perceived as late adopters, the panelists agreed it\u2019s imperative for CEOs and EDs to lead with a learning mindset, especially when it comes to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Instead of fearing disruption, they need to responsibly explore how tools like AI can streamline operations, personalize member engagement, and help deliver more value. But the panelists underscored that they\u2019re also keeping their focus on people, ensuring that digital innovation enhances, rather than replaces, the essential human element.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The conversation touched on political polarization and how associations can remain steady amid deep societal divides, as well. The group agreed it\u2019s a balancing act: maintaining grant funding and tax-exempt status while still upholding values like inclusion, equity, and transparency. For some, that means reexamining advocacy strategies. For others, it means doubling down on being a space where diverse perspectives can be explored in good faith.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The panelists also reflected on the emotional demands of leadership. The last few years have required association executives to stretch in every direction\u2014acting as strategist, counselor, communicator, and crisis navigator. That reality has underscored the importance of community, collaboration, and vulnerability. No CEO or ED leads alone, and moments like the CEO Power Breakfast remind leaders that they\u2019re part of something bigger: a profession committed to collective progress.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The conversation highlighted generational change, too\u2014not just among members, but within staff teams and boards. CEOs and EDs are rethinking everything from governance structures to workplace flexibility to meet new expectations. What worked a decade ago may not work today, and that\u2019s not a failure\u2014it\u2019s an invitation to evolve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At its core, the discussion served as a reminder that leadership isn\u2019t just about steering through turbulence. It\u2019s about doing so with purpose and with eyes fixed on the future. The best leaders aren\u2019t just reacting to change\u2014they\u2019re helping shape it. The panelists offered these takeaways to their fellow association leaders:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Know your \u201cwhy.\u201d<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Anchor yourself in purpose and values.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Invest in your people.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If your leadership isn\u2019t about people, rethink your role.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focus your efforts.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Say \u201cno\u201d more often. Set clear boundaries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be emotionally agile.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Accept that ambiguity and change are constant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Embrace multigenerational leadership.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Build leadership teams that span ages and experiences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prepare your organization for change.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Not every association is ready for transformation \u2014 help get them there.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Foster radical collaboration.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Even with \u201ccompetitors,\u201d working together serves the greater good of the sector.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the 2025 ASAE Annual Meeting explored the theme of possibility, the CEO Power Breakfast offered both inspiration and challenge. Just as they began the conversation with excellent provocations, the panelists concluded it with the key questions they would be reflecting on post-conference:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Am I creating a welcoming, inclusive space for all team members?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is our globalization strategy\u2014and is it meaningful?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How do we stay relevant as a nonprofit in a shifting landscape?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What more can we do to elevate board performance and engagement?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are we prepared\u2014structurally and emotionally\u2014for this level of disruption?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The possibilities for associations are exciting, and unlocking them requires courage, humility, and a willingness to grow. This is a moment of transformation, and the future of associations will be shaped by those willing to lead with both vision and heart.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><div class=\"author-info row\"><div class=\"col col-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"author-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naylor.com\/associationadviser\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Tamara_Approved-Leadership-Background-Working-Files-768x512-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><div class=\"col col-9\"><div class=\"author-info-content\"><h3>About The Author<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<strong>Tamara Perry-Lunardo<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is the Vice President of Content Services with Naylor Association Solutions. Reach her at <a href=\"mailto:tplunardo@naylor.com\">tplunardo@naylor.com<\/a>.\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the 2025 ASAE Annual Meeting, the CEO Power Breakfast brought together association CEOs and executive directors for a candid, forward-looking conversation among leaders navigating a quickly changing world. 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