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The Future-Ready Association
Hosted by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky · EN
The Future-Ready Association empowers association professionals to navigate an era of constant change with confidence and clarity. Hosted by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts and a renowned expert in organizational strategy and future-of-work trends for associations, this podcast provides actionable insights and transformative strategies designed specifically for associations. From harnessing the power of Generative AI to building inclusive cultures and reimagining member engagement, each episode delivers practical tools and inspiring success stories to help your association innovate and thrive. Join us for thought-provoking conversations that will guide your journey to becoming truly future-ready.
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The Skeptics Missed The Turn In Association AI
Mar 2600:03:55Tap to summarizeAssociation AI is no longer a pilot—it’s core operating capacity. Associations that pair governance, clear metrics, and chapter alignment with focused workflows see measurable gains in service, CE, renewal, and sponsor value. This is the key take-away from this episode, which talks about how the skeptics missed the turn in association AI.You can find the article that forms the basis for this episode at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/the-skeptics-missed-the-turn-in-association-ai/Speaker page for Dr. Gleb Tsipursky https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/speaking/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky bio https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/glebtsipursky Dr. Gleb Tsipursky LinkedIn (send message when connecting) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky's latest books: "ChatGPT for Thought Leaders and Content Creators: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI for Innovative and Effective Content Creation" is available at https://amzn.to/3YI2vuc "Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/hybrid/ "Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/nevergut "The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/blindspots
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Why AI Agents Aren’t Replacing Remote Association Workers Anytime Soon
Mar 1700:05:07Tap to summarizeAI agents aren’t ready to run end-to-end association projects—benchmarks show low reliability—yet they deliver real value when fenced to specific tasks with human oversight, governance, and accountability. This is the key take-away from this episode, which discusses why AI agents aren’t replacing remote association workers anytime soon.You can find the article that forms the basis for this episode at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/why-ai-agents-arent-replacing-remote-association-workers-anytime-soon/Speaker page for Dr. Gleb Tsipursky https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/speaking/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky bio https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/glebtsipursky Dr. Gleb Tsipursky LinkedIn (send message when connecting) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky's latest books: "ChatGPT for Thought Leaders and Content Creators: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI for Innovative and Effective Content Creation" is available at https://amzn.to/3YI2vuc "Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/hybrid/ "Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/nevergut "The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/blindspots
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The Real Return-To-Office Debate in Associations Is About Gen AI
Mar 1000:03:44Tap to summarizeThe return-to-office debate in associations is no longer about place—it’s about performance. Gen AI makes flexible work mainstream, boosting productivity, retention, and member service when associations invest in digital-first workflows and governance. This is the key take-away from this episode, which discusses why the real return-to-office debate in associations is about Gen AI.You can find the article that forms the basis for this episode at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/the-real-return-to-office-debate-in-associations-is-about-gen-ai/Speaker page for Dr. Gleb Tsipursky https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/speaking/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky bio https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/glebtsipursky Dr. Gleb Tsipursky LinkedIn (send message when connecting) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky's latest books: "ChatGPT for Thought Leaders and Content Creators: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI for Innovative and Effective Content Creation" is available at https://amzn.to/3YI2vuc "Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/hybrid/ "Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/nevergut "The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/blindspots
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The Mirage of AI Productivity for Associations
Mar 400:03:47Tap to summarizeTrue AI productivity for associations comes not from speeding individuals, but from orchestrating shared workflows, aligning teams, and connecting chapters, HQ, and members to turn automation into measurable mission impact. This is the key take-away from this episode, which talks about the mirage of AI productivity for associations.You can find the article that forms the basis for this episode at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/the-mirage-of-ai-productivity-for-associations/Speaker page for Dr. Gleb Tsipursky https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/speaking/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky bio https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/glebtsipursky Dr. Gleb Tsipursky LinkedIn (send message when connecting) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky's latest books: "ChatGPT for Thought Leaders and Content Creators: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI for Innovative and Effective Content Creation" is available at https://amzn.to/3YI2vuc "Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/hybrid/ "Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/nevergut "The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/blindspots
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Why Many Generative AI Projects in Associations Are Doomed to Fail
Feb 2600:06:09Tap to summarizeGenerative AI projects in associations succeed when they focus on practical, well-scoped tools that augment staff and volunteers, not chase risky hype about full automation. This is the key take-away from this episode, which discusses why many generative AI projects in associations are doomed to fail.You can find the article that forms the basis for this episode at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/why-many-generative-ai-projects-in-associations-are-doomed-to-fail/Speaker page for Dr. Gleb Tsipursky https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/speaking/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky bio https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/glebtsipursky Dr. Gleb Tsipursky LinkedIn (send message when connecting) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky's latest books: "ChatGPT for Thought Leaders and Content Creators: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI for Innovative and Effective Content Creation" is available at https://amzn.to/3YI2vuc "Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/hybrid/ "Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/nevergut "The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/blindspots
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Resources Ignite Gen AI Innovation for Associations
Feb 1700:04:46Tap to summarizeInvesting time, tools, and support is essential for Gen AI innovation in associations, enabling experimentation, boosting engagement, and driving transformative impact for members and the profession. This is the key take-away from this episode, which discusses how resources ignite Gen AI innovation for associations.You can find the article that forms the basis for this episode at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/resources-ignite-gen-ai-innovation-for-associations/Speaker page for Dr. Gleb Tsipursky https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/speaking/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky bio https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/glebtsipursky Dr. Gleb Tsipursky LinkedIn (send message when connecting) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky's latest books: "ChatGPT for Thought Leaders and Content Creators: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI for Innovative and Effective Content Creation" is available at https://amzn.to/3YI2vuc "Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/hybrid/ "Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/nevergut "The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/blindspots
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Why Collaboration Beats Competition in Gen AI Initiatives for Associations
Feb 1200:03:49Tap to summarizeBreak down silos and replace competition with collaboration. Gen AI initiatives succeed when teams share knowledge, learn from failures, and co-create solutions that deliver greater member value and faster innovation. This is the key take-away from this episode, which talks about why collaboration beats competition in Gen AI initiatives for associations.You can find the article that forms the basis for this episode at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/why-collaboration-beats-competition-in-gen-ai-initiatives-for-associations/Speaker page for Dr. Gleb Tsipursky https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/speaking/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky bio https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/glebtsipursky Dr. Gleb Tsipursky LinkedIn (send message when connecting) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky's latest books: "ChatGPT for Thought Leaders and Content Creators: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI for Innovative and Effective Content Creation" is available at https://amzn.to/3YI2vuc "Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/hybrid/ "Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/nevergut "The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/blindspots
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The Hidden Anxiety Curve of Generative AI in Associations
Feb 700:04:00Tap to summarizeGenerative AI in associations boosts productivity but also raises hidden anxiety about roles and purpose. Leaders must manage change intentionally, redefine work, and reaffirm mission so AI enhances people instead of disengaging them. This is the key take-away from this episode, which discusses the hidden anxiety curve of generative AI in associations.You can find the article that forms the basis for this episode at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/the-hidden-anxiety-curve-of-generative-ai-in-associations/Speaker page for Dr. Gleb Tsipursky https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/speaking/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky bio https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/glebtsipursky Dr. Gleb Tsipursky LinkedIn (send message when connecting) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky's latest books: "ChatGPT for Thought Leaders and Content Creators: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI for Innovative and Effective Content Creation" is available at https://amzn.to/3YI2vuc "Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/hybrid/ "Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/nevergut "The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/blindspots
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Human Synergy Is the Gen AI Secret Weapon for Associations
Jan 2900:07:53Tap to summarizeThe Gen AI secret isn’t technology. It’s collaboration. Cross-functional teams, shared learning, and open experimentation turn Gen AI into real impact for members, chapters, and the whole association. This is the key take-away from this episode, which discusses why human synergy is the Gen AI secret weapon for associations.You can find the article that forms the basis for this episode at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/human-synergy-is-the-gen-ai-secret-weapon-for-associations/Speaker page for Dr. Gleb Tsipursky https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/speaking/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky bio https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/glebtsipursky Dr. Gleb Tsipursky LinkedIn (send message when connecting) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky's latest books: "ChatGPT for Thought Leaders and Content Creators: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI for Innovative and Effective Content Creation" is available at https://amzn.to/3YI2vuc "Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/hybrid/ "Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/nevergut "The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/blindspots
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Associations Unleash Gen AI Success Through Team Collaboration
Jan 2200:07:07Tap to summarizeGen AI success in associations comes from balancing autonomy with support, enabling cross-functional experimentation, and building a culture of trust, learning, and alignment. This is the key take-away from this episode, which talks about how associations can unleash Gen AI success through team collaboration.You can find the article that forms the basis for this episode at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/associations-unleash-gen-ai-success-through-team-collaboration/Speaker page for Dr. Gleb Tsipursky https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/speaking/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky bio https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/glebtsipursky Dr. Gleb Tsipursky LinkedIn (send message when connecting) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/ Dr. Gleb Tsipursky's latest books: "ChatGPT for Thought Leaders and Content Creators: Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI for Innovative and Effective Content Creation" is available at https://amzn.to/3YI2vuc "Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/hybrid/ "Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/nevergut "The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships" is available at https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/blindspots
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