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Build Better Boards32 | Working Genius in the BoardroomIn this episode of the Build Better Boards podcast, Dr. Keri Jacobs, Richard Fagerlin, and Mitch Majeski explore how the Working Genius assessment can strengthen board governance. They discuss how understanding directors’ natural strengths and frustrations improves agenda discipline, decision clarity, and healthy oversight.Working Genius looks different in a boardroom than on a management team. Directors operate with line of sight to strategy, accountability, and long-term value. In this episode, they discuss:The six types of work—Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity—and how they show up in board conversations.Why boards experience “turbulence” when discu...
2026-02-2432 minBuild Better Boards31 | Board Development BasicsIn this episode of Build Better Boards, Mitch Majeski, Dr. Keri Jacobs and Richard Fagerlin discuss practical strategies for integrating board development into the regular cadence of board meetings. They explore how directors and board chairs can foster continuous learning, build shared perspective, and support new members without relying solely on outside consultants or formal events.Bite-sized, micro learning sessions—focused on specific board responsibilities or governance topics—can improve board effectiveness and engagement.Development efforts should aim to build perspective, not just deliver technical insight, and help board members understand context and impact.Effective onboarding includes the full b...
2026-02-0933 minBuild Better Boards30 | Why Is Board Work So Hard?In this episode of Build Better Boards, hosts Mitch Majeski, Dr. Keri Jacobs and Richard Fagerlin explore the often-unspoken challenges that make board work more difficult than it appears. They examine why even well-intentioned, committed directors can struggle to find alignment and move forward together.Misunderstandings around what it means to “represent” members can create confusion and misalignment in boardrooms.Personal perspectives, hidden agendas, and varying communication styles can disrupt effective group decision-making.Board chairs may avoid difficult conversations, contributing to a lack of clarity or unresolved tensions.Tools like assigning dissent and understanding “altitude” in discussions can improve d...
2026-01-2635 minBuild Better Boards26 | Year in ReviewIn this episode of Build Better Boards, hosts Dr. Keri Jacobs, Richard Fagerlin, and Mitch Majeski reflect on insights from a year of podcast episodes. They explore shifts in board dynamics, director behavior, and leadership expectations, sharing how boards can remain effective in a complex environment.Big G (governance) and little g (culture) must develop together for boards to thrive.Directors need to contribute effectively from day one, not learn slowly over years.Courage, humility, and peer accountability are essential for board health.Strong board chairs and clear norms help address underperformance.Recruitment, strategy engagement, and readiness are...
2025-10-2751 minBuild Better Boards24 | From Start to Finish. Part III of our Panel Discussion on Executive SearchIn the third and final episode of our executive search series, hosts Mitch Majeski, Dr. Keri Jacobs, and Richard Fagerlin continue the conversation with John Wright (Kincannon & Reed), Kevin Drury (Hedlin Ag Enterprises), and Leigh Taylor (NRECA). Together, they explore how boards can navigate their most important decision: hiring the next CEO. • Discuss when and how to keep staff and members in the loop while protecting confidentiality. • Explore the ideal timing for announcing a retirement and launching the search process. • Consider how much overlap there should be between outgoing and incoming CEOs. • Examine what boards can do when...
2025-09-2941 minBuild Better Boards22 | The Headhunter Dilemma. Part I of our Panel Discussion on Executive SearchIn this episode of Build Better Boards, hosts Dr. Keri Jacobs and Richard Fagerlin—joined by host Mitch Majeski—kick off a three-part panel on CEO succession and executive search. Guests John Wright (Kincannon & Reed), Kevin Drury (Hedlin Ag Enterprises), and Leigh Taylor (NRECA) unpack why boards mistrust “headhunting,” how retained vs. contingency models differ, and what it takes to run a disciplined, values-aligned search.Retained vs. contingency: retained firms emphasize process, fit, and partnership; contingency models can prioritize speed and resume volume. Boards should set clear expectations and understand tradeoffs.Selecting a firm: look for industry fluency, direct a...
2025-09-0250 minBuild Better Boards20 | Inside or Outside? The Succession DebateIn this episode of Build Better Boards, host Mitch Majeski is joined by Dr. Keri Jacobs and Richard Fagerlin to discuss the strategic considerations boards face when choosing between internal and external candidates for CEO succession. They examine the pros, cons, and nuances of each option and emphasize the importance of a thoughtful and rigorous selection process.Key Discussion Points:Internal candidates offer cultural fluency and organizational knowledge, but may carry status quo bias or be unfairly treated during the process.External candidates bring fresh perspective and disruption but lack...
2025-08-0437 minBuild Better Boards13 | Member Connectivity and Meaningful Service: Creating Value in Board ServiceIn this episode of Build Better Boards, host Mitch Majeski is joined by Dr. Keri Jacobs and Richard Fagerlin to discuss how member engagement, employee satisfaction, and community reputation shape the future of cooperative boards. The conversation explores what makes board service meaningful and how co-ops can attract capable, committed directors in today’s environment.• Member and employee engagement directly affect a co-op’s reputation, which influences interest in board service.• Negative inertia—low engagement or poor perception—can make recruitment difficult, but the same inertia can work positively when culture and reputation improve.• There’s a strong link between engaged...
2025-04-2236 minBuild Better Boards12 | The Gorilla In The RoomIn Episode 12 of Build Better Boards, host Mitch Majeski joins Dr. Keri Jacobs and Richard Fagerlin to explore how unaddressed boardroom behaviors can quietly shape the culture and effectiveness of a board over time. Building on their previous episode about common boardroom “offenders,” they connect present-day behavioral patterns to long-term consequences—and the need for intentional disruption.Key Discussion Points:Cultural norms on boards often go unquestioned, even when they hinder decision-making or derail critical conversations.Through the “gorilla story,” the team illustrates how unchallenged behaviors get passed down and become standard, even when they...
2025-04-0745 minBuild Better Boards11 | The Big Five Offenders in the BoardroomIn this episode of Build Better Boards, host Mitch Majeski is joined by Dr. Keri Jacobs and Richard Fagerlin to identify and unpack five common behaviors that derail board effectiveness. They explore how these patterns show up in the boardroom and offer practical ways directors can self-assess and adjust.The vocal minority is the board member who persistently raises the same issue, often driven by personal passion rather than board-wide relevance. This can stall discussions and frustrate fellow directors.The silent majority refers to directors who observe but rarely contribute, often withholding questions or perspectives...
2025-03-2442 minBuild Better Boards10 | little g GovernanceIn this episode of Build Better Boards, hosts Mitch Majeski, Dr. Keri Jacobs, and Richard Fagerlin dive into little g governance—the behaviors and culture that shape a board’s effectiveness. While big G sets the structure with bylaws and policies, little g determines how well a board actually functions.Big G vs. little g: Structure matters, but so does boardroom culture. Healthy boards balance trust, curiosity, and meaningful discussion.Creating a Strong Culture: Boards thrive when members feel safe to challenge ideas, ask questions, and engage fully.Practical First Steps: Define your ideal board culture, identify what’s hold...
2025-03-1023 minBuild Better Boards09 | BIG G GovernanceIn this episode of Build Better Boards, hosts Mitch Majeski, Dr. Keri Jacobs, and Richard Fagerlin tackle "Big G" governance—bylaws and structures that define co-op boards. They discuss future-proofing through strategic updates and board selection. Big G & Little G: Big G is formal structure (bylaws, policies); Little G is board culture. Both matter. Bylaw Checkup: Regularly review bylaws to match today’s needs—think virtual meetings or outdated rules. Board Recruitment: Shift to ongoing, diverse talent scouting, not just last-minute fills. Member Voice: Honor co-op roots with two-way communication, not just top-down updates. Quick Start: Richard says mark u...
2025-02-2433 minBuild Better Boards08 | Do You Love your Co-Op?In this episode ofBuild Better Boards, hosts Mitch Majeski, Dr. Keri Jacobs, and Richard Fagerlin explore the future of cooperatives and the evolving role of member engagement. They discuss whether co-ops are running on "member engagement fumes" and what boards can do to ensure long-term relevance and loyalty.Member Engagement as an Asset: Engagement is not just about board elections. It is a strategic asset that must be nurtured, just like financial and physical assets.Defining Loyalty: Loyalty to a co-op has shifted over generations. What does it mean today, and how can boards build a compelling value...
2025-02-1031 minBuild Better Boards07 | Introducing Mitch + Future-Proofing Your BoardIn this episode of Build Better Boards, hosts Richard Fagerlin and Dr. Keri Jacobs introduce their new co-host, Mitch Majeski, and kick off Season 2 with a deep dive into the concept of future-proofing your board.
• Meet Mitch Majeski: Learn about Mitch’s background in leadership development and his work with boards, as well as his perspective on the impact of board health on organizational success.• What is Future-Proofing?: Explore what it means to future-proof your board, including the importance of distinguishing between board and organizational purpose, strategic thinking versus legacy planning, and maintaining board health for the lo...
2025-01-2734 min
The Racing AddictsS4 E36 - The NY Giants ChampionshipAlex, David and Mitch are all in studio this week to break down the NASCAR championship weekend including our excitement level over Logano's win, manufacturer manipulation, Bell's strong comments, Allgaier FINALLY hoisting that championship trophy on Saturday, Herbst winning his way to unemployment, Majeski dominating his way to a trophy on Friday, More charter thoughts and some plans moving forward!
2024-11-131h 05
It's Not My Credit to TakeEpisode #50: The Stories We Tell OurselvesMitch Majeski had no interest in becoming a pastor.
In fact, his formal training led him to earn a master’s degree in civil engineering and he had every intention to spend his career in the mining and water resource industry. Then God called and Mitch answered.
The subsequent 17 years as a pastor were filled with innumerable successes and failures, with most of the latter being self-imposed. The potholes were frequent and often deep, and in every case he turned to The Lord for guidance.
Since that experience, Mitch found a different calling, se...
2023-08-2253 min
Make a Difference (MAD) PodcastEpisode 2 - Mitch MajeskiIn this episode, we talk to Mitch Majeski of Peak Solutions about all things leadership.
2020-11-1740 min
Christ Our Hope SermonsSunday 07/07/19 - Mitch MajeskiMitch Majeski concludes his sermon series from the Gospel of Luke. Christ Our Hope's regular priest, Father Steve Hoskins, is on Sabbatical until September 2019. In his absence, Christ Our Hope is blessed to welcome numerous guest preachers throughout summer 2019.Support the show
2019-07-0731 minChrist Our Hope SermonsSunday 6/30/19 - Mitch MajeskiMitch Majeski preaches a sermon in a series from the Gospel of Luke. Due to a technical error, the first five minutes of this sermon went unrecorded. Christ Our Hope's regular priest, Father Steve Hoskins, is on Sabbatical until September 2019. In his absence, Christ Our Hope is blessed to welcome numerous guest preachers throughout summer 2019.Support the show
2019-06-3031 min
2011-05-2400 min...all things newThe Japanese Tsunami - A Summary of Video, News Articles, Opinion, Biblical Responses and Charitable OpportunitiesIt all happened while we watched and gasped. Never before has the world been exposed to such vivid and comprehensive footage of a disaster of this magnitude. The Japanese Tsunami is unique among all natural catastrophes in its power and exposure to the world. The images have been riveting but it is critical for us to remember they are indeed real. Real people were consumed. Real people were scrambling from those horrifying waters. Mothers, fathers, daughters, and sons spent their last moments in abject terror and were washed away in an instant. And because we watched...
2011-03-1300 min...all things newPrayer is good for us... and the world - Part 1Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. (James 5:13) Any other response to our troubles is functional atheism. Because the Gospel begins with our utter dependence on God, a church that isn’t praying earnestly is really guilty of hypocrisy. A self-reliant church will, at best, glorify itself and, at worst, it will burn out. Recognizing our constant drift toward self-reliance, the first emphasis in Summitview’s 2011 Vision is a greater dependence on God as evidenced in our prayer. Specifically, we want to grow in understanding prayer biblically and in praying together. But this emphasis on prayer is not...
2011-03-0200 min...all things newOur heads need a hammer so our lives will be a nailFeb 13, 2011: How Much More from Summitview Community Church on Vimeo.
God is familiar with the density of the human head and, at times, He remedies the situation with a rhetorical hammer. One such hammer is the "How Much More?" device used throughout the bible. The argument goes like this..."if we see this good result from these limited conditions, how much more should we expect a great result under better conditions."
"If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to...
2011-02-1800 min...all things newThe soul that feels "it's no use" needs Good News.
Sin is a least five things.
First, it is common among every living person (Romans 5:12).
Second, we cannot be naive or overly "spiritual", it is attractive. I wouldn't exist if it wasn't. We do what we want to do and when we sin there is a part of us that wants it. Sin's promise of satisfaction is real and it delivers temporarily with horrible repercussions to our consciences, our faith and our loved ones.
Third, it is self-fueling. The tiny drop of pleasure provided by sin leaves us craving for more. Without an...
2011-02-1200 min