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What We Learned at The Network Live 2025, Part III
What level of leadership are you currently operating from? In Part I of this series featuring top takeaways from The Network Live, Lily Yap shared three archetypes of emerging leaders....
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New Year’s Message from The Association: The Wheels Are Already in Motion
The Association’s Vice President of Programs reflects on 2025 progress and shares what’s ahead in 2026 As we move into a new year, I wanted to share The Association’s 2025...
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What We Learned at The Network Live 2025, Part II
Next up in this series of high-level takeaways that had the room buzzing, we take a look at leading across generations Every leader in animal welfare knows that the work...
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What We Learned at The Network Live 2025, Part I
Join us for a series that shares high-level takeaways from the talks that had the room buzzing Every leader in animal welfare knows this truth: the work moves fast, the...
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Word on the Street with Jerrica Owen, CAWA
NACA’s Executive Director shares the three things you need to be seen as a credible leader In this latest Word on the Street, we’re passing on the juicy advice shared...
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Letter from the President: Grateful to Those Lighting the Way
“I always look forward to sharing a message of thanksgiving at this time of year,” says The Association’s President & CEO. “This year I write with an extreme mix of...
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Tip of the Week: Pay Attention!
Have you mastered this foundational active listening technique? The Center for Creative Leadership recently published a fabulous article that outlines six techniques of active listening. Practicing the first technique alone—the...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Katie Jarl
Meet Animal Policy Group’s VP of Government Relations, and learn how she’s teaming up with shelters to pass important legislation—and where you can find her (and what she’ll be wearing!)...
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Word on the Street with Shelly Moore
A closer look at a science-based, CEO-approved tool to keep staff engaged Effective and healthy organizations have long recognized the conventional wisdom that “the people make the place.” In other...
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Meet The Rising Stars, Parts 9 & 10
Last month, we asked current leaders in the field to identify the emerging leaders at their organizations. Meet the dynamic duo rounding out our star-studded lineup Kaitlyn Gallemore, Director of...
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Meet The Rising Stars, Part 7 & 8
Introducing the latest additions to this star-studded lineup of emerging leaders The Association’s President & CEO, Jim Tedford, recently asked executive leaders in the field to bring their rising stars...
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Meet The Rising Stars, Part 6
Last month, we asked current leaders in the field to identify the emerging leaders at their organizations. Meet the sixth to make this star-studded list Alicia Hargrove, Director of Fund...
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