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Unlocking the Value of Every Boardroom Voice

Unlocking the Value of Every Boardroom Voice

In boardrooms everywhere, some of the most valuable insights go unspoken. I witnessed this firsthand when working with a board where two members seemed to fade into the wallpaper during crucial discussions. Their perspectives remained locked behind a barrier of...

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Board Email Voting? Check this First…

Board Email Voting? Check this First…

On rare occasions, a board with a robust delegation system and a clear set of policies, may need to make a decision between board meetings. These days, it would be relatively easy to call a special meeting of the board to make the decision via video-conferencing. But...

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Where Should the Board Keep Its Socks?

Where Should the Board Keep Its Socks?

I recently attended a board meeting where several board members were becoming frustrated with the Rules of Order written in their policies. One person commented, “This is why I don’t like Policy Governance®; because it forces us to run our meetings this way.” This...

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Two “Make or Break” Leadership Values

Two “Make or Break” Leadership Values

Think about the last time you were trying to resolve an emotionally-laden issue within your family, your business team, or perhaps your church or service organization. What and how did you communicate? My wife has often said one of my greatest strengths is that I am...

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Different Journeys for Different Boards

Different Journeys for Different Boards

Recently I drove six hours in one direction to facilitate a workshop and then I drove another six hours home. (You might be wondering – why not fly? That was the original plan until I realized that it was actually going to take longer than driving.) I wanted a...

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What’s Your Board’s DNA?

What’s Your Board’s DNA?

Have you ever pondered the “DNA” of your board? Simply described, DNA is the unique genetic code or instruction manual that helps our bodies thrive. What should be in the DNA of a thriving board? The structure of DNA is a “double helix” – two intertwined strands, with...

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