Category: Joining a Board

Building Your Board Career: How to Select Events to Attend
’Tis the season to be attending many functions. The combination of long days, warm nights, and

Five Things Every Board Member Needs to Know
Hindsight is a wonderful thing. A decade of serving on boards across two states, six

Board Shorts Podcast: Boardroom Insider of the Month – Michelle Pole | Ep. 10
This episode of the Board Shorts Podcast is the first in a new series called Boardroom Insider

What to do when you think you’re on the wrong board
A colleague of mine gave me a crises call a few weeks ago about a conundrum she was having. She

Board Shorts Podcast: It’s about More than Just Getting on a Board | Ep. 09
There are a lot of places and people urging and helping you to get on to a board. Some,

Five Essential Questions to Ask in a Board Interview
The questions that you will ask during a board interview will vary based on the board and

The Most Common Board Resume Mistakes
I’ve had the privilege of helping some phenomenal aspiring board members develop a compelling

A Lesson in Patience
Pursuing a board opportunity is an exciting and nerve-wracking experience, particularly if it’s

Five Things to Consider About Your Board Resume Referees
Today’s question comes from a reader via Facebook: “Something that I’m wondering about

Yes, You Do Have Something to Offer a Board
This post has been on my mind for some time now as I feel it addresses an important need for