by Rose Mercier | Jul 11, 2024 | Rose Mercier
Golf is an interesting sport. You head out to play your first round. You’re confident you’ll know what to do once you’ve teed up. After all you’ve been watching PGA and LPGA tournaments for a while. You’ve watched a few You-Tube videos to learn which clubs you need...
by Paul Zilz | Jun 27, 2024 | Paul Zilz
If you serve on a board, you may see your role as limited to supervising and managing the highest-level staff person such as the CEO, Executive Director, or Lead Pastor. But what if your board’s actual job is to shape meaningful futures for those your organization...
by Rose Mercier | May 16, 2024 | Rose Mercier
Wisdom: the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment A board can develop wisdom by learning through experience or discipline. But…learning from experience is hit or miss. Learning through experience requires reflection. When was the last time...
by Susan Meeks | May 2, 2024 | Susan Meeks
As a board member, your role goes beyond simply showing up and going through the motions. Fulfilling your fiduciary duties requires strategic decision-making. That means getting into the game, not just sitting on the sidelines. Think of it like reviewing game...
by Rose Mercier | Nov 25, 2021 | Rose Mercier
I am reading an interesting book1 about leading in times of crisis and change. While its messages are directed in large part to individual leaders, there are many lessons in it for governing boards. After all, effective boards are leading organizations where change is...
