Episode 69:The 8 Keys To Improving Your Relationship With Your Board President

Episode 69 Show Notes

 

The 8 Keys To Improving Your Relationship With Your Board President

  • Communicate Openly
  • Build Trust 
  • Engage Socially
  • Align Your Vision
  • Clarify Your Roles
  • Have Better Board Meetings
  • Engage in Professional Development
  • Get Feedback

 

Call to Action

  • Take 10 minutes to think about which of these keys needs the most improvement
  • This week, take one action to improve the relationship in this area

 

CLICK HERE for Episode 37: This One Thing Will Make You A Happier And Better Compensated Leader

CLICK HERE for The Board Chair Handbook: An Essential Guide for Board Leaders at Independent Schools (from NAIS)

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If you implement any of these strategies at your school, I would love to hear from you! Send me a quick note at [email protected] and tell me about it. I can answer your questions and I’m also good at giving pep talks when you get stuck!

 

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