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Aug 133 min read

AI Won’t Save Your Association! | The REAL Fix for Membership Growth

I have a new book out! MemberShift: Why Members Leave and The Strategies Proven to Bring Them Back is a must-read for all who are...

Aug 134 min read

Cheers to Commitment! Avoiding 'Hold My Beer' Leadership

I have a new book out! MemberShift: Why Members Leave and The Strategies Proven to Bring Them Back is a must-read for all who are...

Aug 132 min read

Crisis Happens! How to be an Umbrella for your Members

I have a new book out! MemberShift: Why Members Leave and The Strategies Proven to Bring Them Back is a must-read for all who are...

Aug 133 min read

I Was Invited To The White House!! Why Invitations Work

I have a new book out! MemberShift: Why Members Leave and The Strategies Proven to Bring Them Back is a must-read for all who are...

Aug 133 min read

MemberShift: Why Membership Declines & How to Bring Them Back

Welcome to the Membership IQ, where you go to get smart about membership. Decline in association membership made national headlines for...

Aug 122 min read

The Greater Good in Membership

I have a new book out! MemberShift: Why Members Leave and The Strategies Proven to Bring Them Back is a must-read for all who are...

Sep 7, 20232 min read

Unlocking Membership Engagement – Unlike Cereal, it’s NOT a Product

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, organizations and associations must adapt and innovate to thrive. If you’re involved in...

Aug 1, 20232 min read

The 80% Principle: Unlocking Resilience in Membership Organizations

In the ever-evolving landscape of membership organizations, surviving through economic downturns is a challenging task. However, there...

Jul 17, 20233 min read

Embracing Failure: A Recipe for Association Success

Hey there, fellow association leaders and innovators! Sarah Sladek here, the host of the Membership IQ podcast. Today, I want to talk...

Jul 6, 20232 min read

Breaking Barriers: The Path to Inclusive Associations

In a world that strives for progress and inclusivity, why do certain demographics still face discrimination and exclusion? In my latest...

Jun 7, 20232 min read

Embracing Globalization and Technology: Transforming Membership Associations

In today’s interconnected world, where boundaries are blurred and technology connects us like never before, membership associations face...

May 9, 20232 min read

Ghosts & Legends: Overcoming Fears and Focusing on the Good

As humans, we all have fears that prevent us from trying new things. In the same way, organizations can be held back by their fears of...

Apr 24, 20232 min read

Pins and Ribbons and Certificates, Oh My!: Creating a Culture of Recognition

I received a pin in the mail the other day from an association that I belong to. It came with a note that said “Congratulations on your...

Mar 22, 20231 min read

Gen X Marks the Spot!

For more than three decades, Baby Boomers were the workforce majority, and this generation remains the largest percentage of members in...

Mar 7, 20232 min read

Forecasting for the Future: How to Prepare for (and Embrace!) Change

Some of us don’t like cold weather – myself included. I’ll take a hot, sunny day any day over snow! We can’t change the weather or the...

Feb 8, 20232 min read

Messaging That Matters to Your Members

Shakespeare said it best: “All the world’s a stage.” Whether you are on the board or staff, a chapter leader, or a volunteer – what you...

Dec 19, 20221 min read

Top 10 Episodes of Membership IQ Season 1 [Listener’s Favorite]

Top 10 Podcast Episodes 1. Episode 1: Membership is Life 2. Episode 5: When It’s Time to Grow, Change What You Know 3. Episode 9: Hats...

Oct 7, 20222 min read

New, Now, Next: A Successful Strategy for Membership Growth

On a recent trip to Hawaii, my husband and I ventured up a mountain, following the signs which told us a scenic overlook was just up...

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