Two at the Top

For many associations, leadership has traditionally meant one CEO, one voice, and one point of accountability. It's familiar, straightforward and deeply ingrained in the industry. So, when an organization embraces a co-leadership model, the first reaction is often curiosity followed closely by skepticism.

People wonder: Does it actually work? Doesn’t it create confusion? Isn’t it risky?

Eighteen months into our shared role as co-executive directors, we have found the inverse to be true. When intentionally designed, co-leadership offers advantages that single-executive models simply cannot replicate, especially in an environment where associations must be simultaneously innovative, stable, member-centric and future-focused. This partnership model doesn't partition power; it multiplies potential.

Please select this link to read the complete article from ASAE's Center for Association Leadership.