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If you’re a leader navigating change, shifting expectations, or questions about your organization’s identity and future, this episode of the Leading Learning Podcast is for you. It features Lowell Aplebaum, CEO of Vista Cova. Lowell works with association leaders and boards on visioning, governance, and strategy—and he brings a thoughtful, deeply human approach to the challenges facing organizations today.

One place organizations should be experimenting is in the world of Virtual Reality (VR) which comprises two parts – the headset and the platform – which can be leveraged separately or together.

Coming out of two years of ongoing societal disruption, there are frames and phrases organizational leaderships are exhausted of hearing.

A well-designed strategy session has the potential to take the collective vision and voice of an organization’s leadership and weave a narrative and plan to amplify the mission’s impact exponentially for years to come.

With virtual meetings as the current norm, many associations are Zooming strategic discussions. Here’s how to make that process effective.

In this episode of Associations NOW Presents, guest host Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF, from Association Rockstars, continues the conversation on workforce development in the association space. He speaks with Eduardo Arabu, CEO of the National Hispanic Corporate Council, and Justin Bradley Reyes, membership manager at the Latino Corporate Directors Association. They discuss the importance of creating safe, inclusive spaces, the value of mentorship and sponsorship, and the role of proactive networking in fostering equitable professional growth through associations.

In today’s dynamic environment of association governance, the need for a prepared, strategically minded board is critical.

Identifying and cultivating future leaders is not just a strategy; it’s a necessity in association governance. A strong leadership pipeline ensures that your organization remains resilient and adaptable, equipped to meet both current challenges and future opportunities.

Loyal listeners of this podcast will know Lowell as a seasoned executive who has worn many hats in the association world. He has turned that knowledge and experience into a solid foundation for strategy, board governance and much more. In this age of disruptive technologies, we turn to Lowell for some clarity and guidance in today’s interview.

Joining a board can be both exciting and overwhelming. Here are a few tips to help ensure a smooth transition and effective integration of new and returning members within the board.