Board Distress & Productivity: Making A Difference On Your Board
This blog is a summarized version of our article, Dealing with the Shock of Board Distress: An Emotionally Focused Approach – if you would like to read the article in full, click here. Dysfunctional boards and unsafe board relationships are the aftereffects caused by violation of trust, violation of core values, board discourse, or other shock. […]
Read MoreEvolving From Board Conflict: 3 Moves That Helped This Board
Often times a board leader will call for my help when they have a problem to solve. They’ve run into a wall or can’t agree on a solution to move forward. Whether it splits the board evenly or it’s one against six – it always halts progress. Everything stops. But it doesn’t have to. If […]
Read More13 Things Emotionally Connected Board Directors Don’t Do
In the last decade, I’ve observed all kinds of different boards. From public to private, big to small, I see the same pattern of interaction over and over again. I can see when a board is struggling and when it’s operating smoothly. The main difference between the two is emotional connection. Board members who are […]
Read MorePart 3 Dismantling a Lock-In in the Boardroom: An Emotionally Focused Approach to Board Effectiveness
The Board Dynamics Process or BDP is a structured approach that is based on the new science of emotional connection that provides us with a clear map on how board directors can nurture a relationship of trust and connection. This happens through expanding their emotional responsiveness which helps them move forward. If not addressed, the […]
Read MorePart 2: Dismantling a Lock-In in the Boardroom: An Emotionally Focused Approach to Board Effectiveness
The Board Dynamics Process or BDP is a structured approach that is based on the new science of emotional connection that provides us with a clear map on how board directors can nurture a relationship of trust and connection. This happens through expanding their emotional responsiveness which helps them move forward. If not addressed, […]
Read MoreDismantling a Lock-In in the Boardroom: An Emotionally Focused Approach to Board Effectiveness
Anyone who has worked on a board has experienced a moment where the progress stops. You might not be sure why or you might blame it on simple disagreements of strategy. We’ve given this halt in progress a name – lock-in. A lock-in is where board members are unable to move forward with their meeting […]
Read MoreNew Year, New Board: Introducing Better Board Dynamics For 2017
We expect a lot of big changes in the business world in 2017 – with a new administration, M&A on the rise, and shareholder activists playing a larger role in governance, your board will need positive board dynamics now more than ever. We also know that January is the best time for New Year’s Resolutions, […]
Read MoreVulnerability: Developing Your Board Dynamics
Great board dynamics are a crucial element of a functional and successful board. Board leaders are constantly asking me where to start with board dynamics. There are a lot of different elements that need to be addressed in regards to board dynamics, but I always encourage them to start with emotional safety and vulnerability. When […]
Read MoreGuiding Your Board Through The Aftermath Of The Election
Now that you’ve had a few days to process the results of the 2016 Presidential Election, it is time to start thinking about how this divisive event will affect your board. Clearly there are economic, social, and political ramifications coming out of this decision – these should all be carefully addressed by the board, but […]
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