Board members: avoid stepping in poo
This month, we’re diving into the delicate balancing act of governing with discernment without stepping on toes (or in the proverbial “poo”).
From the desk of
Kimberley
Boards: the sum is greater than its parts
These 7 strategies will have your board governing as one body.
6 tips to becoming a better board member
It turns out, how you show up as a board member has a significant impact on your organization’s effectiveness. Ready to level up your governance?
Board chairs: passing the baton
Are you passing the proverbial baton to a new board chair at the end of the year? Defining (and nurturing) that relationship will be crucial.
Part 1: Why great nonprofit leaders leave
The sector press has been forecasting a leadership transition tsunami for some time as baby boomers step away from long-tenured leadership positions. But there’s more to the story than just age.
4 strategies for building a powerhouse board
Selecting the perfect combination of characteristics for your board may feel like an elaborate game of Guess Who, but understanding the right balance of personalities is easier than you think.
Part 3: 1 powerful skill puts the “success” in succession
Whether you’re a board member or the incoming CEO in the trenches of transitioning, a leader’s ability to connect, communicate and build relationships with people is core to success.
Part 2: What if your new leader starts tomorrow?
What if you’ve got a new CEO starting tomorrow and there’s no plan in place? Here are a few tips to help ensure a smooth transition as you onboard your new CEO.
Part 1: Onboarding leaders in the Great Reshuffling
Just 4 simple actions today can support your organization’s leaders tomorrow. During this season of the Great Reshuffling, onboard your new leaders to thrive.
Board Culture: Passion vs. Purpose
The culture of niceness can keep us from leaning into the important stuff. I’m talking about people fueled by passion with high hopes of helping an organization thrive, only to find themselves in a morass after a few meetings.
Light at the end of the pandemic tunnel…now what?
“My board wants to do a strategic plan in four hours. Is that possible?” A few weeks back, a prospective client sent me this question.
