Ever wonder why some boards feel alive, focused, and productive while others stall out in meetings and rubber-stamp decisions? In this episode, we're joined by Debra Hertz, Managing Director at The Strategy Group, who unpacks a practical roadmap for turning any board into a true strategic asset—from first contact in recruitment to the cadence of training, evaluation, and culture-building that keeps trustees engaged for the long haul. As hosts, we press into the hard truths: vague expectations create passive members, “fundraise-only” mindsets repel great candidates, and friends-and-family boards can lock you into short-term thinking. The fix is a board experience people genuinely want to join.
If you want a board that thinks strategically, opens doors, and protects the mission with courage, this conversation gives you the tools to start today. Subscribe, share this with a fellow nonprofit leader, and leave a review with the one change you’ll make to strengthen your board this quarter.
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