Leaders Blog

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving professional landscape, strong leadership is more important than ever. Whether you're stepping into a leadership role for the first time or looking to refine your existing skills, having the right tools and insights is essential to driving success — both for yourself and your Chapter.

That’s where NAIFA’s Blueprint Leadership Training comes in. This immersive training program is designed to equip leaders with the strategies and skills they need to lead effectively and create lasting impact.

Why Leadership Matters More Than Ever

Effective leadership isn’t just about making big decisions or managing teams. It’s about fostering an environment where members feel valued, empowered and motivated to do their best work. As NAIFA evolves, leaders must adapt. They need to be agile, empathetic and strategic to maintain strong Chapters.

NAIFA’s Blueprint Leadership Training aims to build these very skills — helping you grow into a more confident and effective leader who can inspire, drive change and deliver results.

Join us on October 23 at 4 p.m. Eastern for "Leveraging LinkedIn for Your Chapter" with Social Media Manager, Julianne Battista!

NAIFA-Utah was recently spotted giving their members an exciting opportunity to take their careers to the next level. Members can now earn their LUTCF designation with a special scholarship—up to 100% off!

This premier program builds your skills in:

• Prospecting & Selling
• Business Planning
• Product Knowledge

Designed for advisors in their first 5 years, the LUTCF gives you the foundation for long-term success. Seats are limited—please indicate your interest here! 

Please note that the start time for the National Leadership Conference has changed! Breakfast will now begin at 8 a.m. on October 14 and our welcome message will begin at 9 a.m. We look forwarding to seeing you in just two weeks!

New to the Chapter Playbook this week, PAC compliance resources! The links and documents included on the new page are to be used to help your Chapter conduct an annual audit as part of IFAPAC guidelines and federal regulatory best practices.

Mark your calendar for May 18–19, 2026, when NAIFA members will gather in Washington, D.C. for the premier grassroots advocacy event for financial professionals: the Congressional Conference. This signature event is central to NAIFA’s mission, uniting members from across the country to advocate for their businesses, clients, and the insurance and financial services industry.

NAIFA Memphis/West TN was recently spotted for their monthly social! Each month, every member of the NAIFA Memphis/West TN Chapter is invited to grab a cup of joe and get together with other members to socialize and collaborate about trending topics, Chapter updates, sales ideas, etc.

Cognitive decline is one of the greatest challenges individuals and families may face, with conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia bringing lasting impacts on health, finances, and caregiving. For financial professionals, understanding the role of lifetime long-term care coverage is essential to guiding clients through this difficult journey.

Save the date for our next deep-dive quarterly leaders training - October 23 @ 4 p.m. Eastern. Have a topic suggestion? Let us know by emailing leadership@naifa.org. 

NAIFA is excited to announce "Operation Membership," a concerted effort to accelerate engagement and adoption of NAIFA’s membership strategy by its Chapters to achieve our stated membership goals for the current year and the year to come.