458: Curiosity, Clarity, and Courage with Lowell Aplebaum

If you’re a leader navigating change, shifting expectations, or questions about your organization’s identity and future, this episode of the Leading Learning Podcast is for you. It features Lowell Aplebaum, CEO of Vista Cova. Lowell works with association leaders and boards on visioning, governance, and strategy—and he brings a thoughtful, deeply human approach to the challenges facing organizations today. Co-host Celisa Steele talks with Lowell about how identity has to come before strategy because you can’t lead effectively if you’re unclear on who you are as an organization. They also delve into bravery, stability (even in volatile times), empathy, and curiosity. And, while those might sound like highfalutin topics, Lowell translates them into practical advice. Show notes and a downloadable transcript are available at .

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458: Curiosity, Clarity, and Courage with Lowell Aplebaum is an episode from Leading Learning by Jeff Cobb and Jim Thompson.

This episode is 38:29 long.

This episode was published on Aug 5, 2025.

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