Leaders Blog

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.

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.

The deadline to reserve your room at this year's National Leadership Conference is quickly approaching! To ensure you receive the best rates and accommodations, we strongly encourage you to book your room before September 15.

Chapter Staff and Chapter Leaders from across NAIFA Nation met on September 4th, for the September Chapter Leaders Webinar. Attendees were able to hear the latest NAIFA updates and announcements! This month's Chapter Leaders Webinar featured:

New to the Chapter Playbook this week, social media resources! In today's world, making NAIFA's voice heard requires more than just the basics, it requires presence, visibility and engagement on social media. But how? 

NAIFA-Florida was recently spotted for its successful Miami-Dade Affiliate Event — a 4-Hour Law and Ethics CE Course led by Donald Brown, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF. The session delivered valuable insights, sparked engaging discussions, and provided participants with continuing education credit.

The event was offered in a hybrid format, with attendees joining both in person at the 94th Aero Squadron and virtually via Zoom.

NAIFA has always been the voice of Main Street financial professionals. We protect our clients, advocate for our industry, and provide leadership that helps families and businesses thrive. But today, making that voice heard requires more than traditional advocacy—it requires presence, visibility, and engagement on social media.

NAIFA’s Blueprint Leadership Training is your step-by-step guide to becoming an empowered and effective leader within our association and your community.