In this episode of the 6 Degrees of Association Podcast, we are joined by the inspiring Trevor Mitchell, CAE, who serves as the Executive Director of American Mensa. The discussion revolves around the idea that mission-driven work doesn't have to feel like work, and how having a mission-based job can bring happiness and make work feel more like a fulfilling journey. It will also help you keep great team members on your staff.

Trevor shares insights into the unique membership recruitment process at American Mensa, which caters to the top 2% of IQ scores. He also emphasizes the importance of creating a sense of community and acceptance for members. Trevor's extensive experience in the association space is highlighted, and he shares valuable advice for young association professionals looking to follow a similar path. He encourages them to embrace the journey, not rush it, and become generalists rather than specialists, allowing them to make a meaningful impact on their organizations and the association community as a whole. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the world of associations, mission-driven work, and the power of community in this week’s podcast with Trevor!

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About This Podcast

Welcome to the 6 Degrees of Associations Podcast: Presented by Core Adventures.

Core Adventures (formerly Core Affinity) works tirelessly to advance the value of affinity by working with association leaders to strengthen the connection with their members and increase the overall benefits of membership. When you win, we win. On this channel you can be sure to get connected to relevant news, best practices, and other important information for the association management industry and the larger business of marketing and revenue generation. Check back every week for a new episode featuring the best in the business as we feature guests from across the sector to include association leadership, world class marketers, affinity partner organization leadership, and much more!