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July 9, 2025 56 mins

⚖ Are associations better than corporations?


What can corporate leadership learn from associations about building deeply empowered organizations that stand the test of time?


In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast, host I sit down with Chris Vaughan, PhD from Sequence Consulting to explore these questions. We dive into the unique dynamics that make associations thrive, even in challenging environments.


Among the threads we explored:


  • How associations leverage their "platypus-like" multi-dimensional structure to stay resilient and adaptable.


  • What the triple bottom line is and how it improves employees and volunteer engagement.


  • The strategies used by associations to engage members and sustain growth that are directly transferrable to for-profit companies.


  • Lessons for corporate leaders: leading from purpose and mission rather than fear and greed.


  • The power of distributed decision-making and its role in driving organizational innovation.


Tune in to uncover the secrets behind the success of associations and how they can inspire blowout performance as well as lasting endurance in the corporate world.


#LeadershipInnovation #EmpoweredOrganizations #MissionDrivenLeadership #AssociationsVsCorporations #FutureOfWork #NonprofitManagementInsights #AssociationManagement #NonProfitLeadership #AssociationsVsCorporations


CHAPTERS:


00:00 - Highlights


01:52 - Introduction


03:10 - Advantages of Associations Over Corporations


05:35 - Associations vs. Corporations: A Unique Perspective


09:10 - Understanding the Triple Bottom Line


12:44 - Leading Associations vs Corporations: Key Benefits


21:25 - Tapping into Passion in Top Associations


26:06 - Engaging Members with the Mission


28:13 - Sustainable Growth vs. Growth for Growth's Sake


30:58 - Attracting the Right Members


34:45 - Managing People: Belonging and Vision vs. Fear and Greed


44:57 - Personal Journey: How Did You Get Here?


47:44 - Overcoming Hard Times


51:45 - Most Rewarding Aspects of Leadership


53:21 - Connecting with Chris Vaughan


54:13 - Reflection: What It's Like to be on the Podcast


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Music by Yrii Semchyshyn (Thank You!): https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn


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Deep Dive, Show Notes and Further Reading: https: //www.awayre.com/leadership-fear-greed-associations-corporations-chris-vaughan-sequence-consulting/

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