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Justin Moore, PT, DPT, the CEO of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), brings his passion to the Six Degrees of Association Podcast this week. As a physical therapist by trade, he walks us through the advantages—especially on the public policy front—that he has enjoyed while leading an association that helps build a brighter future for this profession, which is the fifth-largest healt...

The keys to ensuring your association is on the path toward a vibrant future—and avoiding the common traps of stagnation—are outlined in depth with our Six Degrees of Associations Podcast guest this week, Vincent Talucci, CAE, the thoughtful and strategic Executive Director/CEO of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Vince highlights the IACP's commitment to modernizing po...

Lori Anderson, FASAE, CAE, the President & CEO with the International Sign Association (ISA) is our fantastic guest this week on the Six Degrees of Associations Podcast. Lori’s career began as a music teacher before transitioning into government relations and ultimately taking the helm at ISA. Lori draws parallels between her experiences in music education and leadership, noting that running a...

Michael Hoffman, the CEO of Gather Voices, is our guest on the Six Degrees of Associations Podcast this week, where he provides a master class on using user-generated video to amplify your membership’s voice. As a serial entrepreneur, Michael shares tools, tricks, and strategies for communicating better with your association constituents through video. Michael also shares his unique journey into t...

Joanna Pineda is our guest this week on the Six Degrees of Associations Podcast. She is the Founder, CEO, and self-proclaimed “Chief Troublemaker” at Matrix Group International, where she has been in business for more than twenty-five years. In addition, she is a keynote speaker, author, blogger, and association podcaster who is fluent in several languages and has a passion for traveling the world...

As we enter 2025, Six Degrees of Associations Podcast Producer and part-time host Casey Callanan joins our regular host, Lucas McCann, to look back at the recurring trends and topics our guests discussed in 2024 and explore what that means for 2025. In this episode, we highlight the themes that emerged again and again in 2024: • Authenticity in media (podcasts, social media) – while not exclusive...

Harnessing her passion for the association community and the work it entails, Katrina Holland joins our 6 Degrees of Associations Podcast this week to discuss her reflections on joining MedTech Color as the young association's first-ever executive director. With over 25 years of association experience, Katrina joins our show to discuss her diverse career path that began with improv and law before...

This week on the 6 Degrees of Associations Podcast we are joined by our guest Randy Townsend MPS. Randy currently serves as Director of Engagement for Origin Editorial. This is in addition to his role as Adjunct Professor where his focus is ethics in publishing at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. In a timely conversation for the association community, Randy delves into his pione...

The message from our guest this week on the 6 Degrees of Associations Podcast is abundantly clear: associations need to step it up when it comes to events, be unafraid to take risks, and be willing to make mistakes because the “same old thing” will no longer suffice. We are honored to be joined by Marsha Flanagan, MEd, CEM, the President and CEO of the International Association of Exhibitions and...

Dean West, a true association industry visionary, is our guest on the 6 Degrees of Associations Podcast this week. He is in his 25th year as founder and CEO of the Chicago-based Association Laboratory. According to their website, “Association Laboratory helps association leaders make better decisions through research and strategy consulting services, dissemination of association sector research in...

Our guest this week on Six Degrees of Associations, Deedre Daniel, is so interesting that she founded a company called The Interesting Conversations Company. Suffice to say, she is intriguing, and so is this week’s conversation, which focuses on overcoming digital distractions and building connections. As discussed in today’s episode, Deedre left her secure corporate job to make life more interest...

Dave Will is our guest this week on the 6 Degrees of Associations Podcast, and he doesn’t mince words when it comes to the misguided and flat-out incorrect ways most associations communicate with their members via email, social media, and other related tools. It’s something he is very passionate about since Dave is the co-founder and CEO of PropFuel, a conversational engagement platform that helps...

Simply put: if you want to understand what the association community is like these days in Europe, there is one person you need to talk to first: Ioannis Pallas. Ioannis currently serves as the Managing Director of ESAE (European Society of Association Executives), and he joins us this week on the 6 Degrees of Associations for a fun, informative, and in-depth chat about association life in Europe...

Rich Vallaster III, CEM, DES, the Senior Director of Industry Relations and Community Engagement at Personify, is our guest this week on the Six Degrees of Associations Podcast. He helps us envision what a brighter future for association events and member experience can—and should—look like. As a dedicated tech advocate, Rich highlights how technology can empower associations to enhance member eng...

John Bode, the President & CEO at Corn Refiners Association (CRA) is our distinguished guest this week on the Six Degrees of Associations Podcast. With roots in agriculture and a dynamic career spanning legal and government roles, John highlights the transformative power of associations in advocating for impactful policies. John's leadership at CRA has been marked by a proactive approach, navi...

Visiting our show this week is Damita Snow, CAE, ENV SP, who joins us for an important discussion on the state of scholarly publishing within the association world, its future, and how her tireless, longstanding work in championing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) fits into this context. Damita currently serves as the Director, Accessibility & Diversity, Equity & Incl...

Terri Herrmann, a relative newcomer to the association world, is our inspiring guest on the 6 Degrees of Associations Podcast this week. Before embracing her current role as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Forj, an association-focused software as a service (SaaS) tool, Terri has been a founder, respected leader, and coach for various SaaS startups at different stages, mid-market tech companies, a...

Professor Glen Kreiner, the L.S. Skaggs Presidential Chair in Business Ethics at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, is our guest this week on the 6 Degrees of Associations Podcast. Glen shares with us the concept of leadership identity and its profound impact on organizations and the association community alike. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's st...

Longtime association CEO, leader, and executive coach Mary Power, ACC, FASAE, CAE, visits us this week on the Six Degrees of Associations Podcast. She currently serves as president of M-Powering Leaders, LLC, based in the Washington, D.C. area. Through M-Powering Leaders, she helps other association leaders and organizations understand their roles, confront the unique challenges of our industry, a...

Outlining her journey from retail employee to entry-level association employee to an eventual leader in the industry, our guest this week on the Six Degrees of Associations Podcast is LaToya Tapscott, CAE, who currently serves as the Senior Director and Global Head of the Gender Equity Think Tank (GETT). With over 15 years of experience in the association industry, LaToya is dedicated to building...

With decades of experience creating memorable member experiences and events in the association space and beyond, Donald Dea joins us on the Six Degrees of Associations podcast, bringing timeless wisdom on engineering a conference that could change the game for your association. Donald co-founded the digitalNow conference for CEOs, which has addressed digital transformation trends. Additionally, he...

Seth Kahan, the Founder and CEO of Visionary Leadership, is our guest this week on 6 Degrees of Associations. Seth works with CEOs to conceive, design, and execute big, bold change initiatives that address some of the toughest problems on the planet. In addition to his work with CEOs, he is the author of four books, including the bestseller Getting Change Right. Seth's journey began at the Wor...

Samantha “Sam” Evans, ICE-CCP, CAE, MBA, brings her passionate messaging towards building more accessible and inclusive experiences to the Six Degrees of Associations Podcast this week. Sam currently serves as the Certification Director with the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). Emphasizing the importance of removing barriers for individuals with disabilities in digi...

As a major supplier to the association community, Andy Keith, the CEO of MultiView, joins us on this week's Six Degrees of Associations podcast with insights into his passion for connecting buyers and sellers within niche audiences, particularly in the association space. Andy also discussed the importance of partnerships and the value of investing in technology platforms for associations. He e...

Charles “Chuck” Johnson brings a litany of practical wisdom on the innerworkings of association, and overall industry leadership experience to our Six Degrees of Association Podcast this week. Chuck, as the President and CEO of the Aluminum Association, holds the pivotal role of being the leading advocate for the entire aluminum value chain in the United States. This support is crucial as it posit...