Being Effective on a Board Requires Personal Connections

I spoke to a board member who had served on many nonprofit and for-profit boards. They shared that the best way to make things happen is to build strong personal relationships with all board members and the CEO. Meet One-on-One with Board Members As shared by a board member somewhere in the US. Managing a board is like managing a team. You need to build trust. You need to find the best fit for each person’s skills. You need to figure out how to get the most out of everyone. And for me, you don’t do that in a large,… Read more

Pick Up the Phone

April 20, 2022 Categories: Board Member Roles · Board, Board Chair, ED/CEO Roles · Good Board Practices · LeadershipTags: Build trust · Pick up the phone · Stay connectedLeave a comment

In a similar theme to my last post where a nonprofit CEO discusses the stresses of being remote, in this story, a nonprofit board chair shares how she discovered that the best way to solve issues between people is to pick up the phone, schedule a zoom call, or meet in person to talk things through. She reflects that we have gotten out of the habit of interacting in real time, instead relying on email which can be easily misinterpreted. She also notes that going forward it is important to create times for casual personal interactions. We Need to Stay… Read more

Dealing with Remote Environments

March 23, 2022 Categories: Board, Board Chair, ED/CEO Roles · Good Board Practices · LeadershipTags: Build trust · Make connections · Remote work1 Comment

A CEO described the stress on individuals and organizations of being remote. They noted that it led to lack of trust, rumors getting out of control, and very transactional relationships. They saw how people would reach out only if there was a reason to. The informal interactions in the office or over dinner – the ones that build empathy, connection, and trust — are missing. Since many companies will continue to be remote or hybrid, addressing these issues is important. COVID Stress Makes Staff Feel Overwhelmed and Inadequate As told by a nonprofit CEO somewhere in the US I am… Read more

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