Leadership Advice for Introverts Looking to Excel

February 25, 2026

with Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, CAE

Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, CAE, CEO of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a renowned association executive and purpose-focused leader, joins the Six Degrees of Associations Podcast this week, presented by Big Red M. Dr. Harris has reached what many might call the pinnacle of the association profession, serving as the CEO of multiple large-scale, globally recognized non profit organizations, and she has done it all as a self- proclaimed introvert — something she discusses at length in this compelling conversation. She offers plenty of pearls of wisdom for those in our association industry who want to excel in leadership and management but feel uncomfortable engaging in crucial relationship-building activities like networking and socializing to make deeper connections.

Learn more about the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: https://www.eatright.org/

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