Podcasts about your board

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour speaks with Adriana Villasenor. Adriana is a Senior Director in FTI Consulting, based in New York. She has more than 20 years of experience managing tech, crisis, cyber, and litigation communications for publicly traded and privately held organizations, from global financial technology firms to billion-dollar consumer brands. Prior to joining FTI Consulting, she was the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC), where she led the financial services industry's media response during large-scale cyber threats and incidents facing the sector. During her tenure, Adriana helped launch member-facing platforms, created new products in response to emerging risks, and enabled the firm's international expansion. Learn more about Adriana on LinkedIn.In the discussion Adriana and Andy cover:Adriana's Background.Info Sharing.ISACs today, ISACs tomorrow.Crypto ISAC!Resilience.We play 3 Questions!Lots more!Selected links:Why I'm Bullish on ISACsIs Cyber Resilience on Your Board's Agenda?

In this episode, host Munir Haque welcomes Matt Fullbrook, creator of the One Minute Governance podcast and the Ground-Up Governance platform, to the show to discuss his 23 years of experience in more than 300 boardrooms, ranging from local non-profits to global corporations. Through extensive research, Matt discovered that there's not much consensus in academic literature about the impact of governance on financial performance or leadership effectiveness. This prompted him to redefine governance for himself, moving beyond traditional frameworks to develop a more evidence-based and practical approach that he discusses with Munir.  Matt currently experiments with clients, conference participants, and students to test and refine governance strategies, ones that prioritize decision-making effectiveness over strict structural rules. He stresses the importance of diversity and inclusion in governance, challenging the traditional approach that prioritizes skill sets before diversity. Matt and Munir talk about how diverse perspectives enhance decision-making and should be an integral part of board composition from the outset. Matt's conversation highlights how he seeks to help boards and executives embrace governance as a tool for success rather than a restriction. He works to reframe governance as an ongoing process of improving decision-making instead of enforcing bureaucratic control.About Matt FullbrookMatt Fullbrook has advised over 250 boardrooms during his 20-year career as a corporate governance researcher, educator and consultant. He is also the host of the One Minute Governance podcast, creator of Ground-Up Governance, and a frequent speaker and media commentator.Highlights of Matt's academic career include serving as the leader of corporate governance research at the University of Toronto's Rotman School, as co-academic director of the joint Rotman-Institute of Corporate Directors Board Dynamics for Executives program, and as Academic Director of the Credit Union Executives Society's High Performing Boards series.In addition to his governance work, Matt is a professional bass player with KC Roberts & The Live Revolution, a touring band who have released seven studio albums. He lives in Toronto.—Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Matt Fullbrook: Website: MattFullbrook.comPodcast: One Minute GovernanceLinkedInPodcast Production:Recording:  PushySix StudiosProduction Assistance: Astronomic Audio—TranscriptMatt Fullbrook: [00:00:01] There's no consensus on what corporate governance is, whether there's any causal relationship between governance and financial performance, whether CEOs matter or director independence, etc. There's all this dogma out there that I had helped to perpetuate that's not rooted in any evidence.Munir Haque: [00:00:24] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 podcast. I'm your host Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms, where decisions shape the world around us.Munir Haque: [00:00:58] In today's episode, we have Mr. Matt Fullbrook. Matt is one of the most recognizable and respected voices in North American corporate governance. Bringing 23 years of experience to more than 300 boardrooms, ranging from local non-profits to global corporations. As the creator of the One Minute Governance podcast and the Ground-Up Governance platform, Matt has created a massive library of practical insights to master boardroom challenges. Matt serves as an Executive in Residence at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, where he has shaped the future of governance for the past two decades. He is currently the Academic Director of the Rotman ICD program, Working Effectively with Your Board, a program for senior executives. In addition to his governance work, Matt is a professional bass player with the KC Roberts & the Live Revolution, a touring band that has seven studio albums. Welcome to the show, Matt.Matt Fullbrook: [00:02:02] Thanks for having me, Munir.Munir Haque: [00:02:03] A lot of things that many of our other guests have talked about that are changing standards or the trend, but I think where I'd like to get to with you is pushing that a little bit, and seeing if you can challenge any of that. Interesting enough, whether or not that's something that you're even challenging yourself, having been in the industry for 23 years. Whether now you're challenging stuff that you were forcing down the throat of your clients and your students over the last umpteen years. Are you starting to rethink some of that stuff?Matt Fullbrook: [00:02:37] The short answer is absolutely. The most embarrassing illustration of what you're talking about is, and I say embarrassing but I'm a pretty shame-free person so I don't actually feel embarrassed, but objectively it's kind of embarrassing that I came out of that long stretch studying and talking about and educating people on governance. If you'd asked me three years ago, you've got this job in corporate governance, what is that? I wouldn't have had a really useful answer. I certainly wouldn't have had a really useful answer about what I thought 'good' looked like. I would have given the usual, it's about structures and processes and practices and so on. Forgetting the fact that governance is a thing that people actually do and forgetting the fact of, what is that exactly? What's the difference between doing it really well and not doing it so well? It was that realization that I was really struggling to describe, for lack of a better word, my life's work that made me go, I wonder what I'm missing here. When you start digging a little bit deeper, you realize that corporate governance in the management literature is one of the most studied topics. Of the tens of thousands of academic papers, I'm using academic papers just as an illustration here. There's no consensus on what corporate governance is, whether there's any causal relationship between governance and financial performance, whether CEOs matter or director independence etc. There's all this dogma out there that I had helped to perpetuate that's not rooted in any evidence. I've been on this journey to try to, at least for myself, develop a set of definitions and concepts and stuff to try that's actually rooted in something that I believe in, instead of something that's generically embraced, despite the fact that we can't support it.Munir Haque: [00:04:47] You said that you're trying things, so how do you report back on that and figure out if it's working?Matt Fullbrook: [00:04:54] I'm going to struggle to answer that second piece, because figuring out if it's working is more abstract than it sounds, but I ...

In this week's edition, Communications Committee Chair Matt McCants summarizes this week's Board of Directors meetings. From the Scheduling & Analytics Committee highlights to the Q&A session with Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan, this episode covers all the briefings that your domicile representatives received. Your Board of Directors will have more details on these briefings, including links to useful resources on the material presented. Be on the lookout for their email! If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org or send us a text.Follow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

It's time. This is the episode where we reflect on the year that was and set the stage for the year ahead. I want you to grab your big sheets of paper (yes, the A3 ones), your notebook, and a pen. If you're out walking or driving, no worries—just listen for now, then come back when you can sit down and map it all out. We're going deep girl. We'll celebrate your wins, claim the lessons from 2024, and reconnect to your vision for 2025. The vision gives you energy. It drives your decisions and keeps you anchored to what matters. But we're not stoppin' at vision—we'll build a strategy, get clear on who you need at your table, and map out who you need to become to make this year your best yet. Your new life will cost you your old one, Warrior. Ready to rise? Let's go. 00:00 Welcome to the Warrior School Podcast 01:28 The Power of Movement 02:53 Vision and Goals: A Reflective Walk 04:39 Creating a 10-Year Vision 07:23 Reflecting on 2024 08:09 The Warrior Ascension Event 09:15 Choosing Your Word for the Year 10:41 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Clarity 27:05 Celebrating Wins and Lessons Learned 38:19 Reflecting on 2024: Overcoming Challenges 38:55 Reconnecting to Your Vision and Mission 43:08 The Importance of a Strong Foundation 45:26 Transforming Yourself for Success 49:22 Setting Goals and Creating a Strategy 51:11 The Power of Support and Mentorship 55:39 Becoming the Person Who Achieves Your Goals 01:04:39 Final Thoughts and Next Steps Key Takeaways 2024 Reflections What were your biggest wins this year? Claim them, celebrate them, and give them the energy they deserve. What lessons and takeaways shaped you this year? Who were you at the start of 2024, and who are you now? Reconnect to Your Vision Your vision gives you energy—it drives everything. Get clear on what you want for 2025. Choose your word for the year. What's the word that will guide you, give you focus, and keep you moving forward? Foundation Before Strategy Ask yourself: Is my foundation strong enough to support my vision? If you don't have the energy, resilience, or capacity, you'll run out of steam. Your foundation—your health, your training, your nourishment—matters. Get Specific with SMART Goals Goals aren't just words on a page. Make them Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely. Anchor yourself to them so you don't drift. Your Board of Directors Who do you need in your room to make this happen? Build your board of directors—mentors, coaches, partners—because you can't do it alone. Become Her Who is the woman that achieves this? What does Warrior 4.0 (or 5.0) do differently? Start operating from that version of yourself right now. Make the Strategy Clear Break your vision into actionable steps, like a training plan. What are the daily, weekly, and monthly actions you need to take to get there? Big Change Requires Big Courage “Your new life will cost you your old one.” The version of you that got you here won't take you there. Reinvent, reimagine, and redefine yourself. Quotes: "Your new life will cost you your old one." "The vision gives you energy—it drives your decisions and keeps you anchored to what matters." "Is your foundation strong enough to support your vision?" "Celebrate your wins, claim your lessons, and reconnect to your mission—because no one can want your vision more than you." Need help creating your strategy? Join Warrior School here. Want more tips? Follow me on Instagram here. Subscribe to The Warrior School Pod for more episodes like this. Warrior, I'd love to hear from you. What's your word for 2025? What's one big goal you are setting? DM me on Instagram, or share your wins, lessons, and intentions for 2025. If this episode lit a fire under you, subscribe to the pod, leave me a review, and share it with another Warrior who needs it. Let's make 2025 the year we rise. Together.

The year-end giving season is a busy time for nonprofits, with donations pouring in and teams scrambling to keep up. But the real work begins after the gifts are received – it's all about following up with donors to show your appreciation and nurture those relationships. Get practical tips and strategies to help you nail your year-end donor follow-up, so you can start 2025 on the right foot. What you'll learn: → How to analyze your donor data to set realistic follow-up goals → Ways to engage your board in the donor stewardship process → Ideas for personalizing thank-you messages (beyond the standard receipt) → Tips for nurturing new donors with email sequences → Creative strategies to show appreciation to long-time supporters Want to skip ahead? Here are key takeaways: [03:31] Start with the data. Understand your donor data to create an attainable follow-up plan, including the breakdown of new vs. repeat donors and common donation amounts. [05:56] You don't have to do it alone. Leverage your board members to write personalized thank-you notes, which you can then send out quickly as gifts come in. [06:42] Think about how you can stand out from other organizations. Use tools like Loom and Zoom to record personalized video messages, tailoring the delivery method to each donor's preferences. [08:22] Automate what you can so you can free up your time for one-on-one outreach. Set up an email nurture sequence for new donors to help them get to know your organization better and set expectations for future communication. [10:45] Thank EVERY SINGLE DONOR!!!!! Remember that every donation, no matter the size, is significant, so be sure to express gratitude to all your supporters. Resources EP 265 | Your Board's Role in Donor Stewardship with Sabrina Walker Hernandez EP 273 | Crafting the Perfect Year End Emails with Vanessa Chase Lockshin   Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-click Learn more about The First Click: https://thefirstclick.net Schedule a Digital Marketing Therapy Session: https://thefirstclick.net/officehours

August 12, 2024: George Pappas, CEO of Intraprise Health joins Drex for the news. They explore Paul Connelly's advice on connecting with boards, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and understanding the business perspective. How do CISOs balance technical details with business language to effectively convey cybersecurity needs to the board? The conversation transitions to the implications of recent cybersecurity insurance challenges, especially in the wake of incidents like the CrowdStrike update issue. How can organizations prepare for the unexpected disruptions caused by both malicious and non-malicious events? Finally, they touch on the transformative potential of AI in cybersecurity, pondering the future role of AI assistants in reducing manual effort and enhancing risk assessment. Can AI truly alleviate the burden on cybersecurity professionals while maintaining accuracy and reliability?Key Points:01:18 Connecting with Your Board of Directors09:34 Cyber Insurance and Risk Management19:33 AI and Digital Assistants in Cybersecurity23:45 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsNews articles:CrowdStrike losses may be biggest test yet of cybersecurity insurance risk warning from Warren BuffettWhy agents are the next frontier of generative AITrigger Warning: Cyber Policy Wordings to Impact Coverage for Tech OutageConnecting with your board of directorsThis Week Health SubscribeThis Week Health TwitterThis Week Health LinkedinAlex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

In this episode, we're diving into the art of Creating A Healthy Marriage Community. We explore the pillars of compassion, accountability, and zealousness that make strong marriages and how finding the right community can be a game-changer for your relationship.  Think of us as your personal guides, sharing our real, compassionate, and sometimes downright hilarious journey. Join our tribe of like-minded couples who inspire and uplift each other. Let's navigate this crazy ride called marriage together!  Don't forget to visit marriedintocrazy.com for some cool gear and more details on how we can bless your marriage. Until next time, be blessed and be crazy in love!  Get Your Copy of "Out Of Order" at https://qrco.de/bf88fR “Raise The B.A.R. in your marriage” www.RaiseTheBarMarriage.com Married Into Crazy www.MarriedIntoCrazy.com FREE Marriage Health Toolkit https://www.marriedintocrazy.com/marriagetoolkit-optina #MaritalAdvice #MarriageCoaching #Marriage #RelationshipTools #MarriageImprovement #MarriageCompassion #MarriageWorkshops #MarriagePodcast  CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Welcome 1:12 - Why We Are Qualified to Talk About Marriage 4:18 - Snooks and Lovey's BBQ 10:36 - The Importance of Community 14:25 - Shared Wisdom 19:58 - Accountability in Marriage 21:15 - The 1st Annual Married Into Crazy Winter Ball and Marriage Conference 28:12 - Who's on Your Board of Directors 29:50 - Creating Your Approved List 31:10 - Closing Out The Show

Nick Chammas, CFO of Eight Sleep, joins CJ to discuss his career journey from working as a first-year analyst on Google's IPO to his current role as CFO of Eight Sleep. He shares anecdotes from the Google IPO process (including a memorable story about Eric Schmidt) and a wealth of knowledge that he gained throughout the years. He talks about what it was like being a banker versus an operator and offers a word of caution for startup operators working with investment bankers for the first time. He emphasizes the necessity for sales skills irrespective of your role and gives tips on how to convey a balanced story to your board. He also provides insight into decision-making, explaining the difference between one-way and two-way doors, how to approach each, and how to navigate numbers versus gut feelings.If you're looking for an ERP head to NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics and get a customized KPI checklist.—SPONSORS:Planful is a financial performance management platform designed to streamline financial tasks for businesses. It helps with budgeting, closing the books, and financial reporting, all on a cloud-based platform. By improving the efficiency and accuracy of these processes, Planful allows businesses to make better financial decisions. Find out more at www.planful.com/metrics.Leapfin is accounting automation software that automatically prepares and posts reliable journal entries. High-growth businesses like Reddit, Canva, and Seat Geek choose Leapfin to eliminate manual tasks, accelerate month-end close, and enable accounting leaders to provide faster insights to help their companies grow. To automatically standardize your revenue data with measurable business impact, check out leapfin.com today. Mercury is the fintech ambitious companies use for banking and all their financial workflows. With a powerful bank account at the center of their operations, companies can make better financial decisions and ensure that every dollar spent aligns with company priorities. That's why over 100K startups choose Mercury to confidently run all their financial operations with the precision, control, and focus they need to operate at their best. Learn more at mercury.com.Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group and Evolve Bank & Trust®; Members FDIC.NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than 37,000 thousand companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform ✅ NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics and get a customized KPI checklist. Maxio is the only billing and financial operations platform that was purpose built for B2B SaaS. They're helping SaaS finance teams automate billing and revenue recognition, manage collections and payments, and put together investor grade reporting packages.

Welcome to another episode of From Your Seat to Your Board, where we bring you inspiring stories of individuals who have climbed the ladder of success and smashed the glass ceiling. In this episode, we have a special guest, Kayleigh Graham, who is the Head of Growth & Partnerships for Telleroo, Kayleigh is a columnist, a culture pioneer and a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) speaker. Kayleigh joined NatWest as a young apprentice and climbed the dizzy heights to Corporate banking very quickly. Challenged along the way for her age and assertive style, she has not only overcome adversity but she has also fast-tracked herself to success, all while refusing to entertain imposter syndrome. Get ready to gain valuable insights as Kayleigh shares her journey and the strategies that have propelled her to where she is today. - and what happened, when she was asked - who did you sleep with to get here. I can't wait to share Kayleigh's story with you as we discuss how she navigated through these obstacles and used them as stepping stones to grow personally and professionally. Listen in to her experience with collecting evidence as Kayleigh shares practical tips and techniques to silence self-doubt and build self-confidence. This episode is not to be missed as Kayleigh shares her thoughts on how individuals can create their own opportunities and pave their way to the boardroom. I hope you find inspiration and valuable insights from Kayleigh, I certainly did! Music of choice: Kayleigh, Marillion Book of choice: Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg Find Kayleigh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleighgraham/?originalSubdomain=uk ⁠ Have something to share of your own? I'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with me here: https://theglassfemale.com/podcast/ This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, professional or formal career advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.

Is it possible to be outrageously successful starting NOW?   It IS, but only when you follow these 15 Rules of Success.  Take the guesswork out of real estate and drill down on what matters most.  Whether you're experienced, grizzled, new or newer, or just feeling stuck, these 15 rules apply to you! Welcome back to America's #1 Daily Podcast,  featuring America's #1 Real Estate Coaches and Top EXP Realty Sponsors in the World, Tim and Julie Harris. Ready to become an EXP Realty Agent and join Tim and Julie Harris?  Visit: https://whylibertas.com/harris or text Tim directly at 512-758-0206  IMPORTANT: Join #1 Real Estate Coaches Tim and Julie Harris's Premier Coaching now for FREE. Included is a DAILY Coaching Session with a HARRIS Certified Coach. Proven and tested lead generation, systems, and scripts designed for this market. Instant FREE Access Now: YES, Enroll Me NOW In Premier Coaching https://premiercoaching.com First, the Facts: *According to the National Association of Realtors, 87% of Realtors fail within their first 5 years. *On the other hand, the top 1% of real estate agents in the US make over $500,000 in annual income, while the median income is $50,000. Keep in mind that it only takes, on average, about 5 sales per year to make $50,000. Most of you can do that by working part-time. HUGE Announcement: You will love this! Looking for the full outline from today's presentation? Our DAILY Newsletter featured lead generation systems, real estate scripts, daily success plans and (YES) the notes or today's show. Best part? The newsletter is free! https://harrisrealestatedaily.com/  *20% of licensees make up 80% of closed real estate transactions.  20% of agents make more than $200,000 yearly. The only question you should ask yourself is: which percentage will you be? Follow these 15 rules, which are not just for new agents but for all agents, and you'll be in the top 10% or better. If you choose to wing it and just see how it goes, you'll probably wind up in that first 87% who fail in 5 years or less.   REAL ESTATE LEADS, LEADS and more LEADS: Question: What is Tim and Julie Harris's favorite PROBATE LEAD PROVIDER? Simple, alltheleads.com/harris   "If it's meant to be, it's up to me!" should be your daily, maybe hourly affirmation, starting right now.   PART ONE 1.     Your Brokerage Matters. Choose your broker wisely if you're newly licensed, or upgrade as soon as possible if you're not happy where you are. It's not just about commission splits. Does your broker offer stock awards, health insurance, daily education, and revenue share? It's costly to start (or stay) with the wrong brokerage.  Ready to become an EXPIRED Listing Agent? As promised, here is the discount link for the EXPIRED LISTING LEADS: https://www.redx.com/affiliate/tim-and-julie-harris/ (EXP Paid over $240 million in revenue share and equity benefits last year, up 20% from the previous year.)   2.     Commit to earning while you learn and be learning all the time.  You don't have to be perfect to be productive.  You must take action from day one to build your skills quickly, and you have to make 5x the effort you think to get the results you're looking for. Note:  The best people to role-play with are actual prospects with actual homes to sell.   3.     Curate your sphere of influence and expand it daily. These are all the people you already know. They already know, love, and trust you, so they are almost always your first three to five transactions, and, when communicated with regularly, can be a steady stream of business reaching past those first several deals. Always have some talking points about what's happening in real estate. -Your Board of Realtors Monthly Newsletter -ListReports -This Podcast! -Housing wire -Google Alerts for your local housing market news

This episode: "If my Board would only . . . " "Why won't my Board . . . " "How can I motivate my Board to . . . " These are all good questions and many of us have asked them repeatedly over the years. But did you ever think to ask YOUR BOARD what they think? That's what my guest Hardy Smith did -- he's a nonprofit Consultant and author of the book, "Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game." Hardy interviewed hundreds of Board members across the United States and learned from them what they need to succeed. When Hardy says "stop blaming" I think better advice cannot be given considering the importance of the partnership between Board leadership and the staff. Hardy shares what he learned, advice for making improvements, and the key elements to successful board relationships. If you work with a Board you need to hear this conversation. Where would you like to do better with your Board relationships? Share a comment! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cecilia-sepp/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cecilia-sepp/support

OIS Podcast host Carey Powers speaks with Dr. Adrienne Graves and Dr. Barbara Wirostko on 'Maximizing the Value of Your Board of Director' live from OIS XIII.Dr. Graves and Dr. Wirostko share valuable insights on:* Building effective boards* Significance of diversity* CEO and board member communications* Navigating decision-making* Board dynamics* Strategic collaboration This episode is a must-listen for CEOs and founders navigating the intricacies of leadership and strategic decision-making. Tune in now.

Welcome back to America's #1 Daily Podcast, featuring America's #1 Real Estate Coaches and Top EXP Realty Sponsors in the World, Tim and Julie Harris. Ready to become an EXP Realty Agent and join Tim and Julie Harris? https://whylibertas.com/harris or text Tim directly 512-758-0206 IMPORTANT: Join #1 Real Estate Coaches Tim and Julie Harris's Premier Coaching now for FREE. Included is a DAILY Coaching Session with a HARRIS Certified Coach. Proven and tested lead generation, systems, and scripts designed for this market. Instant FREE Access Now: YES, Enroll Me NOW In Premier Coaching https://members.timandjulieharris.com Is it possible to be successful immediately as a new Realtor? It IS, but only when you follow these 15 Rules of Success. Take the guesswork out of real estate and drill down on what matters most. Note: If you aren't new, but you feel like you're stuck, these rules are for you too. Get unstuck by acting AS IF you just got your license and get to work. First, the Facts: *According to the National Association of Realtors, 87% of Realtors fail within their first 5 years. *On the other hand, the top 1% of real estate agents in the US make over $500,000 in annual income. The median income is $50,000. Keep in mind it only takes on average about 5 sales per year to make $50,000. Most of you can do that by working part-time. *20% of licensees make up 80% of closed real estate transactions. 20% of agents make more than $200,000 yearly. Ready to become an EXPIRED Listing Agent? As promised, here is the discount link for the EXPIRED LISTING LEADS: https://www.redx.com/affiliate/tim-and-julie-harris/?aff_code=670699 The only question you should be asking yourself is: which percentage will you be?  Follow these 15 rules which are not just for new agents, but for all agents and you'll be in the top 10% or better. If you choose to wing it and just see how it goes, you'll probably wind up in that first 87% who fail in 5 years or less.   "If it's meant to be, it's up to me!" should be your daily, maybe hourly affirmation, starting right now.   PART ONE 1.   Pick your broker wisely. It's not just about commission splits. Does your broker have stock awards, health insurance, daily education, and revenue share? It's costly to start with the wrong brokerage. Having to switch later costs not only time but money, so make the right decision the first time!   (EXP Paid over $240 million in revenue share and equity benefits last year. That's up 20% from the previous year).   2.   Commit to earning while you learn and be learning all the time. You don't have to be perfect to be productive. You must take action from day one in order to build your skills quickly, and you have to make 5x the effort you think to get the results you're looking for. Note: The best people to role-play with are actual prospects with actual homes to sell.   3.   Create your sphere of influence and expand it daily. These are all the people you already know. They already know, love, and trust you. As such, they are almost always your first 3 to 5 transactions. REAL ESTATE LEADS, LEADS and more LEADS: Question: What is Tim and Julie Harris's favorite PROBATE LEAD PROVIDER? Simple, https://alltheleads.com/harris Use your smartphone contacts to create a database. Talk about real estate all the time with everyone. Learn the 'FORD' memory jogger, internalize it, and use it all the time. (Family, Occupation, Recreation, and Dreams are your talking points).   Always have some speaking points about what's happening in real estate. -Your Board of Realtors Monthly Newsletter -ListReports -This Podcast! Are rates going up or down? What's going on with the new construction? How many days does it take to sell a home in your market? What types of mortgages are most attractive in today's market? Provide value and be a problem-solver.  

Welcome back to The Path Forward at the TASA/TASB TexED Conference! In today's episode, Rick Fernandez is joined by Wade Stanford, Superintendent of Westwood ISD. Hear from a finalist for Superintendent of the Year and the impact and honor that it was to be in the running for it. You won't want to miss out as Rick and Wade dive into the community accountability system Westwood ISD is building and the wisdom Wade brings to this profession! Watch all the way through to hear what Westwood ISD has in store for the future as well! To learn more about Westwood ISD visit https://www.westwoodisd.net/ Hosts: Dr. Rick FernandezGuest: Wade Stanford - Superintendent of Westwood ISDTime Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 00:47) Introduction (00:48 - 04:50) Awards and Recognition(04:51 - 09:30) Connecting with Your Board(09:31 - 14:03) Accountability Systems(14:04 - 17:20) Advice for Future Educators(17:21 - 23:00) Future of Westwood ISD(23:01 - 24:26) Thanks and Closing

Qué ocurre cuando un founder debe ser despedido por el board? Qué trajo los viajes de negocios de Cristobal y Lucas? Un retiro para emprendedores? No te pierdas este emocionante episodio en el que Lucas Lopatin y Cristóbal Perdomo comparten sus últimas aventuras en el mundo empresarial. Cristóbal visitó el Latam Tech Forum y nos cuenta sus impresiones sobre PayPal Latam, mientras que Lucas participó en un evento Mastermind con algunos de los mejores emprendedores del mundo, y nos revela lo que aprendió en ese viaje. Si buscas consejos y motivación para comenzar la semana este episodio es para ti! __ 1:21 Los últimos viajes de negocios 4:29 Latam Tech Forum 8:26 PayPal en Latam 10:50 The Local 15:02 El P de las acciones 23:25 Mastermind para emprendedores 33:11 Boards y opiniones 40:19 el temor de los Founders a los Boards 45:08 Boards eficientes __ Links Mencionados: The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human https://www.amazon.com/Song-Cell-Exploration-Medicine-Human/dp/1982117354/ref=sxts_entity_rec_bsx_s_def_w00_t_aufl?content-id=amzn1.sym.5dfe0744-8339-45c6-96a9-57dc1646b40b%3Aamzn1.sym.5dfe0744-8339-45c6-96a9-57dc1646b40b&cv_ct_cx=siddhartha+mukherjee&keywords=siddhartha+mukherjee&pd_rd_i=1982117354&pd_rd_r=e4309710-f7de-4610-82df-369cf2b02866&pd_rd_w=CxbBk&pd_rd_wg=Gf8gl&pf_rd_p=5dfe0744-8339-45c6-96a9-57dc1646b40b&pf_rd_r=31R79Q2K58NA0T4EJPEF&qid=1683325710&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sr=1-1-7fa08180-4dd8-4dbc-855e-e1a63c54b7ca The Gene: An Intimate History https://www.amazon.com/Gene-Intimate-History-Siddhartha-Mukherjee/dp/147673352X/ref=sxts_entity_rec_bsx_s_def_w00_t_aufl?content-id=amzn1.sym.5dfe0744-8339-45c6-96a9-57dc1646b40b%3Aamzn1.sym.5dfe0744-8339-45c6-96a9-57dc1646b40b&cv_ct_cx=siddhartha+mukherjee&keywords=siddhartha+mukherjee&pd_rd_i=147673352X&pd_rd_r=e4309710-f7de-4610-82df-369cf2b02866&pd_rd_w=CxbBk&pd_rd_wg=Gf8gl&pf_rd_p=5dfe0744-8339-45c6-96a9-57dc1646b40b&pf_rd_r=31R79Q2K58NA0T4EJPEF&qid=1683325710&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sr=1-3-7fa08180-4dd8-4dbc-855e-e1a63c54b7ca The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer https://www.amazon.com/Emperor-All-Maladies-Biography-Cancer/dp/1439170916/ref=sxts_entity_rec_bsx_s_def_w00_t_aufl?content-id=amzn1.sym.5dfe0744-8339-45c6-96a9-57dc1646b40b%3Aamzn1.sym.5dfe0744-8339-45c6-96a9-57dc1646b40b&cv_ct_cx=siddhartha+mukherjee&keywords=siddhartha+mukherjee&pd_rd_i=1439170916&pd_rd_r=e4309710-f7de-4610-82df-369cf2b02866&pd_rd_w=CxbBk&pd_rd_wg=Gf8gl&pf_rd_p=5dfe0744-8339-45c6-96a9-57dc1646b40b&pf_rd_r=31R79Q2K58NA0T4EJPEF&qid=1683325710&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sr=1-2-7fa08180-4dd8-4dbc-855e-e1a63c54b7ca World-Class Assistant https://yourworldclassassistant.com/ Startup Boards: Getting the Most Out of Your Board of Directors https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Boards-Getting-Board-Directors/dp/1118443667 __ Conocé a Bosco Soler! Sitio Web Podcast Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Tenes alguna pregunta? Escribinos y seguinos en: Twitter: @CristobaPerdomo y @llopatin Linkedin: Lucas Lopatin  y Cristobal Perdomo  y Visitá: Indie Build Wollef --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indie-vs-unicornio/message

Knowing when to form and build a Board of Directors is a challenge for many startup founders.Once the Board is formed, how to manage and communicate with the Board presents an additional burden on founders.Our guest, Mahendra Ramsinghani, co-authored Startup Boards: Getting the Most of Your Board of Directors with Brad Feld, and has all the insights and advice you need to skillfully navigate this important segment of your startup's structure.Currently, Mahendra is the Founder of Secure Octane - a cybersecurity seed fund based in the San Francisco Bay area.He's invested in over fifty pre-seed and seedstage companies and, as the former Director of Venture Capital Initiatives for Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Mahendra led the legislation for two Fund-of-Fund programs in Michigan. Mahendra is also the author of two additional books - The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder.To purchase a copy of Startup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors, please visit: https://amzn.to/3N7YfjzConnect with Mahendra via these links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahendraram/Website: https://www.thebusinessofvc.com/Thank you for carving out time to improve your Founder Game - when you do better, your startup will do better - cheers from Boston!Ande ♥https://andelyons.com#boardofdirectors #startupboards #buildingeffectivestartupboards #founderadvice WHAT WE LEARNED00:00 - Meet Seasoned Startup Investor Mahendra Ramsinghani09:00 - Mahendra's origin story13:00 - Not knowing what to do can be either paralyzing or empowering18:00 - Mahendra's investor journey - how it began and how it's going25:00 - Secure Octane32:00 - When does a startup need to establish a Board34:00 - Who should be on a Board and how many members are needed based on stage of funding: Seed/Series A-D36:30 39:00 - Legal requirements for Boards and fiduciary responsibilities41:00 - What are the Board's responsibilities and what are the Founder's responsibilities43:20 - Who is in charge45:00 - Communication strategies and intellectual honesty48:00 - How does a Founder deliver bad news to a Board of Directors54:00 - Board of Director's Compensation Packages57:00 - How to off-ramp a toxic Board MemberJOIN STARTUP LIFE LIVE MEETUP GROUPGet an alert whenever I post a new show!https://bit.ly/StartupLifeLIVEWBENC APPLICATION SUPPORTLearn more here: https://bit.ly/GetWBENCSend me an email: ande@andelyons.comCONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: https://twitter.com/AndeLyonshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/ande_lyons/ TikTok: @andelyonsANDELICIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTSJoin Innovation Women here: https://bit.ly/AndeInnoWomenArlan's Academy: https://arlansacademy.com/Scroobious - use Ande15 discount code: https://www.scroobious.com/How to Raise a Seed Round: https://bit.ly/AAElizabethYinTune in to Mia Voss' Shit We Don't Talk About podcast here: https://shitwedonttalkaboutpodcast.com/SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show's mission of amplifying diverse founder voices while serving first-time founders around the world, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Startup Life LIVE Show! ande@andelyons.com.

Raise your hand if you're a fellow PROCRASTINATOR.... I'll wait because ya'll are gonna wait to the last minute to raise your hand.  The truth is, I have struggled with Procrastination for as far back as I can remember.  But what is procrastination really? And why do we do it?  In this episode I'm sharing what I believe procrastination REALLY is, and 3 reasons WHY you always procrastinate.  Because here's the deal- yes, our daily lives could be more fruitful if we didn't procrastinate, but the REAL issue with procrastination is that we procrastinate the BIG things in life, which turn into REGRETS.  When you understand WHY you procrastinate, you can take action and do the inner work required of success- and then watch procrastination fall away.  If you're a procrastinator- or if you know one- this episode is for you!  Episode links:  Episode #8: Who's Sitting on Your Board of Directors?  https://amandazp.podbean.com/e/8-who-s-sitting-on-your-board-of-directors/   Get all the details on my upcoming BELIEF BOOTCAMP:  https://link.ruleyourbusiness.com/widget/form/NUcX9sJlpZJCGcKqG6XP

On today's TASA midwinter edition, host Rick Fernandez is joined by Michelle Cavazos, Superintendent of Gregory-Portland ISD, to talk about how to build and maintain success within public education. Michelle shares tips on getting business partnerships, describes how she characterizes leadership, and offers advice on how to create great relationships with school boards. You won't want to miss this informative episode of The Path Forward!Guest:Michelle Cavazos, Superintendent of Gregory-Portland ISDTime Stamps:(00:00 - 00:49) Introduction(00:50 - 02:05) Highlights from First Semester(02:06 - 04:05) How to Characterize Leadership (04:06 - 06:07) How to Maintain Success(06:08 - 08:19) Future Visions for Gregory-Portland ISD(08:20 - 10:38) How to Gain Business Partnerships(10:39 - 13:49) How to Create a Great Relationship with Your Board(13:50 - 15:53) Gregory-Portland ISD Teacher Benefits(15:54 - 17:04) Developing The Next Team of Leaders(17:06 - 18:00) Empowering Students(18:02 - 19:37) Hopeful Change for Public Education(19:37 - 20:23) Outro

Your Board of Directors can be your organization’s greatest asset, but only if they are properly engaged and utilized. In this episode, Amy talks to Dennis Miller of DCM about what the Board’s role should (and shouldn’t) be when it comes to fiscal governance, and how to make sure your Board is leading your organization forward instead of holding it back! Further Resources: Dennis Miller - Founder and Chairman of DCM https://denniscmiller.com/ Amy Karson - Chief Executive Officer, Brand K Partnershttps://www.brandkpartners.com/

With me today is Mike Quinn, the founder of Zoona, one of Africa's startup darlings for a period of time. He and three other cofounders built Zoona, a money transfer and remittance business, to over 3000 agents transactacting $2.5Bn across two African markets - Zambia and Malawi. They earned $86 million in revenue along the journey. He was one of the first founders on the continent to ever raise venture money and raised through Series B before their Series C and ultimately the future growth of the company went into a death spiral. He wrote his reflections in a book titled “Failing to Win” and he is now on to building his next venture, Boost. Hear on this episode: 1) Learning from Failure - The Startup CEO & Founder Reality We are All Failing All the Time The Difference Between Having Failed and Thinking You Are a Failure Navigating Self Doubt in Tough Moments Making the Decision to Leave Your Own Company You are Not Going through the Founder Journey Alone if You Do it Right How Being a Dad and Husband made Mike a Better Leader 2) Managing Your Board Managing the Culture of Your Board as You Would Your Team Reduce the Drag Coefficient of Your Board Talk about What Actually Matters at Your Board vs Reporting and Updates How to Communicate to the Board When You Are Disappointing Them 3) Exiting a Key Executive Deciding to Exit A Key Executive Who Doesn't Fit Your Culture When Your Culture Is Misaligned Internally and How You Know When Someone Breeds a Different Culture Internally to What You Have When International Expansion Fails in a New Market after it Worked in Others 4) Team and Culture How to Hire The Fewest “Right” People Culture Exists Whether You Care About it or Not Managing Culture and Morale When Contracting not Scaling Behaviours not Values are What Matter Finding a CoFounder Who Complements Your BlindSpots Find Mike's book on Amazon and Audible. Find out more at KindredCapital.VC/FoundersUncut This podcast was produced by Fascinate Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to growing and scaling your business, the 7 Levels of Scale give you everything you need to know and do—and in the exact order you need to do it.   In previous episodes, co-hosts Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss have walked through levels 1-4 of their proven and powerful framework, The 7 Levels of Scale. In today's episode, they're unpacking Level 5, Build Your Board. This board of advisors is a carefully curated group of people who will help guide you in the direction you want to go with your business.   The sequence of these levels is crucial here. The framework only works in this order:    Level #1: Sell and serve 10 customers. Level #2: Build a growth flywheel. Level #3: Build an upgraded scalable operating system. Level #4: Double your take-home pay.   Level #5: Build your advisory board.   Level #6: Complete an acquisition for expansion. Level #7: Hit your number.   So catch up on episodes if you need to, then listen in for everything you need to know about Building Your Board.   Two Kinds of Boards   When you have a corporation, legally, there are different levels of people who have a role in the company. The first level is the owners, the shareholders. They elect the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is responsible for creating the strategic vision of the company. Then, to execute the vision, they elect officers like CEO and President.    Roland and Ryan are talking about a different kind of board: a Board of Advisors. This board of people will give you guidance toward moving in a direction you want to go. The biggest distinction between the Board of Directors and the Board of Advisors is this: The Board of Directors is really there to advocate for the shareholder, to make sure everything at the company is happening like it should. That may or may not include you. The Board of Advisors, on the other hand, is primarily there to support you.    The nice thing about a Board of Advisors is that you can have as many as you want, helping in all the areas you need help in, and they don't get to control anything. They're truly just giving you advice.    Who Should Be on This Board?    Broadly speaking, your Board of Advisors should be made up of two types of people: mentors and peers. Mentors are the people who have been where you want to go. Obviously, they're a critical aspect. They'll help you with your endgame and close skills gaps, broaden your network, and hold you accountable.   You also need peers. A mistake a lot of people make is filling their Board with only mentors. You need peers who are also in the trenches, but maybe in slightly different areas. These peers will help you through some bottlenecks, call you on your shiny object syndrome, commiserate on losses, and also help you celebrate some wins.    After mentors and peers, there are two more categories you might consider. The first is strategics, people you aspire to do business with, people who are a connection to a business you want to get, people with a big network you want to tap into. Can you get someone on the board that's part of a business you want as a strategic business partner? It doesn't hurt to get to know those people upfront, sooner rather than later. These could be people with a financial or legal background, or a traditional retail background. Basically, anyone who knows things that will be valuable to you.   Roland likes to add an optional category: celebrity. Celebrities can bring huge credibility, a huge following, and access to audiences and markets you don't already have. This person might just be a celebrity in your particular industry. Being in business with celebrities opens a lot of doors with customers, potential partners, and vendors.    Who would you ideally like to have on your board? Roland likes to start with his Dream List of people in each of the four categories and go from there.   What's the Ideal Board Size?   Roland was recently in a meeting with a Board of Advisors that had 13 people on it. That meeting takes a long time because each person has something to say. They're all smart and have valuable insights, but it lasts forever to get through all 13. In the interest of expediency, he recommends 7 as a high number, 5 as a minimum. Between 5-7, you can get someone from each of the 4 categories and a couple more important people as well.   If you can build an Advisory Board that's 10-15 people, not all of them will commit to a quarterly meeting. You should definitely have regular meetings, but there could be folks on the board that you don't ask to attend. By saying, “this person is on my board,” you'll be able to attract more people. You're looking for someone who, if you text or call them, they'll answer. They don't have to come to the monthly/quarterly meetings. That's too much to ask.    In general, if your board is made up of 10-15 names, the number who gather will be 5-7. You'll also have people who will come on and off. It doesn't need to be a perpetual commitment. You want at least a minimum one-year commitment, but then they can choose to renew or not renew at the end of the year. Two years is better. But it's not a lifetime commitment. It's not the Supreme Court.    How Do You Work with Your Board?   There are two ways to work with your Board of Advisors. You're going to ask them to show up regularly to a meeting, either offline or online, typically online. You're going to ask them to take an hour or two out of their day for you to throw out your issues and questions. You're sharing financials and high-level business metrics and asking for feedback. You're giving the big-picture perspective of how you are doing right now: highlights, lowlights, areas where you need help.    Remember, some folks will show up and some won't. This second category is just available when you need them. They're like advisors on tap. Roland likes to be this kind of person on his friends' boards. He doesn't want to go to boring meetings.    He suggests getting creative and making the meeting cool, something that's fun for everybody. A nice place to eat. A retreat. Go have fun, meet with your friends, and business is just part of it. The reason you picked these advisors was to build relationships. You want to be able to give them an experiential bonding time, and you want them to be able to connect to each other.    Maybe do this and hold one meeting a year. It's a hybrid model that makes things more interesting and personal and fun. It's a lot easier to get people to gather quarterly if it's made up of peers and maybe one mentor who knows how to facilitate meetings.   How Do You Compensate Your Board?   What methods of compensation work best? First of all, pure cash. If you can afford it, pay them cash. No matter what, you cover their expenses. If you're asking them to come somewhere, you fly them however they usually fly, whether that's first class or whatever. Roland likes a quarterly cash payment. If you do much less than $5k/quarter, you would be not valuing them in a way that means anything to them. Hopefully these are people who are already very successful.   Tell them that, once you know how the company is going to do, maybe you'll do equity. Equity, actual ownership of your company, is very precious and the most expensive thing you could ever give away. If they take actual equity, they'll have to pay taxes on it without even getting the money yet. Also, keep in mind that people with equity have rights. This can get in the way of operating your business. You want to have some right to buy them out. In general, don't go the equity route. It won't motivate most people.   Peers will be motivated by the reciprocity of this relationship. The motivation is access to what's going on in your world, and you want them to help you out with yours. Mentors might want access to emerging entrepreneurs because they want to give back or stay in the game. Maybe it's access to deal flow. Maybe they're companies you want to acquire. You might significantly discount what you'd do it for if you saw it as a way to get a foot in the door. It might be worth investing what it costs to get one high level person in the room, because that's what will draw other people in at low/no investment.   Stay tuned for Level 6: complete your first acquisition for expansion. 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Your Board members are the guardians who guide your nonprofit through sound governance. How do you identify and recruit the best Board member candidates possible for your organization? Once you find them, how do you keep them? How do you train them? What skill sets will you be looking for in a prospective Board member? It is a lot of hard work to create a Board, maintain it and improve it, but that is what we're going to be speaking about today. In this episode, we speak with Board expert Dave Shellenbarger. Dave has served on an amazing list of Boards and learned from a wide range of nonprofit professionals about the many opportunities that can be created through professional nonprofit leadership. His focus is on Board development and improvement, brand development, and stakeholder messaging for new and emerging nonprofits. This episode's Coaches Corner covers the topic "What is a Logic Model and Why do I Need One?" with https://impactability.net/about-us-2/ (Sheryl Soukup,) https://impactability.net/nonprofit-coaching/ (Impact Coach )and President of https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/ (Soukup Strategic Solutions) Want to win an Amazon gift card? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net by February 28, 2022. Be listening on March 1st to see if your question was selected to win an Amazon gift card! This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability™ powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions. IMPACTability™ is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact. Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net/ (https://impactability.net) (Learn more about IMPACTability™ and how to work with a nonprofit coach). Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company's president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more. Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services )(Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.) Visit our websites at: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/ (https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com) https://impactability.net/ (https://impactability.net) Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactabilitypodcast (https://www.facebook.com/impactabilitypodcast) @impactabilitypodcast   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactability/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactability) Page name: IMPACTability™ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactability_/ (https://www.instagram.com/impactability) @impactability_ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Impactability_ (https://twitter.com/Impactability) @Impactability_

Today we're talking philosophy. And we know you may be thinking, somebody creating an app that entertains people or automates some routine office work can't be compared to the great philosophers or great artists. But there's more of an overlap than you may think. Brad Feld is a co-founder of the Foundry Group, Mobius VC, and Techstars, the famous accelerator. He is also known as the author of a bunch of books, including Venture Deals, Startup Communities, and the most recent, The Entrepreneur's Weekly Nietzsche: A Book For Disruptors.In this episode we'll hear all about Brad's early startup life, “authenticity and vulnerability,” his thoughts on certain entrepreneurship cliches, and mental health in the space.Episode Quotes:How Brad and his co-author got the idea for their latest book:There's so much depth in Nietzsche. And when you start to unwind pieces of it and think about them in whatever the context is, an awful lot of the things, the quotes, stimulate thinking about different aspects of entrepreneurship.And that was really what captured both of us. It's not that, you say, okay, well, Nietzsche's philosophy applies to entrepreneurship and therefore you should do these things. That's not it at all. It's almost the inverse of it. It's - here's a very provocative quote of his. Think about it, ponder it, play around with it. Apply it to your own experience. And there were so many of those that resonated against the backdrop of all the different things that happen in entrepreneurship.Mental health and entrepreneurship:The stigma associated with mental health is incredibly toxic. It is a huge burden on many leaders and significantly inhibits many people's ability to accomplish things and have really successful lives. It's not the mental health challenge, it's the stigma associated with it. Because the mental health challenge is a challenge. Diabetes is a health challenge. You break your arm, you break your arm. If you have bipolar disorder or you have borderline personality disorder, or you have obsessive compulsive disorder, you have chronic anxiety, these are things that you can work on. But if you're in a place where you're afraid to even acknowledge it. Because leaders don't acknowledge those things, leaders don't do that kind of work. It's not my problem, it's your problem. I think most people that think about it for more than a couple of minutes, know many very powerful people that have extraordinary mental health issues.Importance of sleep and self care:There's nothing wrong with working one hundred hours a week. If you work many hours, whatever that many hours is if you are not, then taking care of yourself in the hours you are not working (which by the way includes sleep) but also include what you put into your body, how you spend your time with other people, how you spend your time by yourself. It's not healthily sustainable over a long period of time. Show Links:Guest Profile:Brad Feld on LinkedinBrad Feld on TwitterFoundry Group WebsiteBrad Feld on TEDxBoulderHis work:The Entrepreneur's Weekly Nietzsche: A Book for DisruptorsThe Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial EcosystemStartup Opportunities: Know When to Quit Your Day JobStartup Boards: Getting the Most Out of Your Board of DirectorsStartup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your CityVenture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture CapitalistDo More Faster: Techstars Lessons to Accelerate Your Startup

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When our money is wrong, nothing is right.This is not a statement that's up for debate - and it shouldn't be viewed as materialistic either!Money represents our ability to meet our desired opulent outcome: provide the life that we want for ourselves and for our loved ones. And to have the resources, we need to strengthen our business or any income-generating initiative that we have on our plates.This episode is all about tips from past episodes of this podcast that we can implement to instantly improve our businesses. While you may already be familiar with some of them, you might be coming from a place of neglect or overconfidence so you're not seeing the results in your own business.Here are 6 Tips that will lead you to the opulent outcome you desire for your business:Tip #1 - Invest in the most important asset - YOU! (From Episode 34 - Live Your Life as a Business) Tip #2 - Develop your strategy first and execute through your tactics (From Episode 48 - Tactic Without Strategy is the Noise Before Defeat)Tip #3 - Build a sales and marketing strategy to meet your revenue goals (From Episode 42 - What's The Difference Between Sales & Marketing?)Tip #4 - Diversity your promotion strategies and presence in social media platforms (From Episode 44 - The 6-Prong Approach to Creating Your Marketing Strategy)Tip #5 - Be intentional and get comfortable with networking (From Episode 40 - Who's on Your Board?)Tip #6 - Remember that you are a brand - package yourself accordingly! (From Episode 46 - Market Yourself Like a Product)Connect with Cassandra:Is marketing your business making you feel less than opulent?  Are you ready to create the opulent outcomes that you desire in your life and business?Schedule a complementary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crownedopulence)

My guest for this episode is Dr. Rob Harter. Rob is a nonprofit executive professional with over 26 years of experience in leading and building nonprofit organizations. Rob is known as an inspirational leader with contagious energy and entrepreneurial spirit. In 2010, Rob became the Executive Director of CCPC, (Christian Center of Park City) a humanitarian and community-focused nonprofit organization with a bold vision to serve as a leading networker of community services, based in Park City, Utah. He is a sought-after speaker and seminar facilitator, and he founded and hosts the “Nonprofit Leadership Podcast”. Rob was honored to have chaired the MLK Jr. Commission for Human Rights for the State of Utah; is currently Chair of the Utah Nonprofit Association's Board and is a former Board Member for Mountainlands Community Housing Organization and was recognized as a “Hometown Hero” by Salt Lake Magazine. Rob loves deep-powder skiing, hiking, mountain biking, devouring great books, and traveling to new places. Most of all, Rob loves spending quality time with his amazing wife and children. Here's what to expect during the episode: Lessons learned in leadership during COVID. Nimbleness and resilience are some of the key elements to keeping a nonprofit afloat in times of crisis. Most significant challenges that nonprofits face coming out of 2020. Some organizations didn't get the usual attention they did before. Effects of the pandemic to boards of directors. It's interestingly positive for the most part! Adjustments that nonprofits have done to their models and the shift to doing things virtually. What motivates Rob, an executive CEO, to do the things he does? It's all about creating a ripple effect in the community! ~ You can see Rob on his website/podcast https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/ His email is rob@ccofpc.org and his LinkedIn is on https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rob-harter-25457313/ Get Mary's free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport Mary's book is now available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest for this episode is Patton McDowell. Patton has enjoyed a successful 30-year career in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning and organizational development. His consulting practice has allowed him to work with more than 230 organizations, including nonprofits focused on healthcare, education, arts & culture, and human services. Patton is a dynamic speaker who has facilitated dozens of workshops as well as served as a presenter at state and national conferences. Prior to founding PMA Consulting in 2009, he served as Vice President for University Advancement at Queens University of Charlotte where he was responsible for all fundraising, communications, and alumni programs. Before Queens, Patton served as Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at UNC Wilmington, where he was the youngest vice chancellor in the 16-campus UNC system. He previously served as Program Director for Special Olympics North Carolina in Raleigh, following his tenure with Special Olympics International in Washington, D.C. Patton is a native of Elizabeth City, NC, and received a bachelor's degree in English Education from UNC Chapel Hill, where he was a Morehead Scholar. He received his MBA from the McColl School of Business at Queens, and his Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California. He is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), a Master Trainer for AFP International, and a member of the William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations. Patton is a former board president of AFP Charlotte and served as the Chapter Representative on the AFP International Board. He is the host of the weekly podcast Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership. Here's what to expect during the episode: The challenges that nonprofit professionals face in seeking senior leadership. A full breadth of experience is essential to advance! The keys to a successful nonprofit leader in this day and age. Sometimes, focusing on strengths (rather than weaknesses) could work wonders. Doing networking interviews with the “best in class” can help someone get on top. What should ask in these interviews? Why you might want to invest time into getting into a mastermind or finding a mentor or coach. Other key resources that nonprofit leaders should be taking advantage of. One of them is creating a personal board of directors. How does that work? The idea of “curating knowledge”. Organizing information has to be intentional! ~ You can see Patton on his website https://www.pattonmcdowell.com/ His email is pm@pattonmcdowell.com Patton facilitates a Mastermind Leadership Program for nonprofit leaders with at least five years' experience in the sector.  Eight-person cohorts are offered three times a year: Spring, Summer and Fall.  During the program's four-month period, participants join seven virtual sessions that combine the advantages of one-on-one coaching with the accountability of a small group of motivated peers. For a look at the current cohort, go to this link, and for more information and to apply, go here. Get Mary's free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport Mary's book is now available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest for this episode is Mark Pfister. With a strong focus in Strategy, Governance, and Technology / Cybersecurity, Mark is CEO & Chief Board Consultant of M.A. Pfister Strategy Group, an executive advisory firm that serves as a strategic advisory council for executives and Boards in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He is also Chairman & CEO of Integral Board Group, a specialized Board services and consulting company. He prides himself on being a coach and mentor to senior executives and directors. Mark is a certified project management professional and frequently serves as an expert Project Executive, consulting on global programs/projects in their initiation and operational phases, as well as programs requiring remedial focus to bring them back on track. He has deep knowledge and experience in Board design & operations, strategic planning, business transformation, technology implementations, decisioning processes, certification & continuing education programs, executive coaching, and governance models. Mark was CEO of Pro4ia, Inc., an international consulting and professional services company specializing in a wide range of technology solutions utilizing formal Project Management as a proven and repeatable delivery method. He simultaneously served as CEO of Onit, Inc., a national sourcing company specializing in placements for all levels of technology skill sets. Mark was also the National Program Office Leader for American Express leading some of the largest technology transformation initiatives in the company's history. He served as a Licensed Engineering Officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine, holds a B.S. from the State University of New York Maritime College in Facilities Engineering, and completed Harvard Business School's Executive Education Program for Board Directors. He holds multiple professional certifications. Mark is the creator of the ‘Board as a Service' (BaaS) engagement model. He is a Master Speaker and conducts international speaking tours, lectures, and seminars focused on effective leadership, strategy, Board architecture, becoming an exceptional Board Director candidate, professional project/program management, and entrepreneurship. His popular book, 'Across The Board: The Modern Architecture Behind an Effective Board of Directors,' an Amazon best-seller with circulation in over 70 countries, has influenced an entire new generation of Board Directors. Here's what to expect during the episode: The differences and nuances between a for-profit board and a nonprofit board. What then can nonprofits boards do to improve? Mark's service engagement model – how does it work, and does it apply to nonprofit boards? Applying a governance model to a nonprofit board. It's essential to be able to relate each action of the organization to its goals and strategies. The immense value of cooperation among the program, communication, and development committees to a nonprofit board. It might be better to expect more from your board directors. Why is that? ~ You can see Mark on his website https://www.pfisterstrategy.com/ His LinkedIn page is https://www.linkedin.com/in/markapfister/ You can get Mark's book, Across The Board: The Modern Architecture Behind an Effective Board of Directors, here: https://www.amazon.com/Across-Board-Architecture-Effective-Directors/dp/0692064265 Get Mary's free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

Emily Taylor, the principal of teenyBIG, is passionate about helping nonprofits find better ways to engage the people who matter to them. She guides teams in stepping outside of their day-to-day work in order to create stronger connections with their audiences, turning lackluster followers into enthusiastic supporters. Emily teaches organizations how to apply human-centered design, a process that re-evaluates the experience of a product or service's end user. She designs and facilitates workshops to help teams understand and expand the user experience and offers coaching packages to further guide that process. Emily's approach in this area is based on her background working in nonprofit management and industrial design. In the private and nonprofit sectors, she has helped design user-focused campaigns on everything from bicycle safety and arts advocacy to community chambers. She has a bachelor's degree in industrial design from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Emily serves on the board of the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits, where she helps lead the organization's outreach to Chicago-area organizations. She is also an active community organizer in the Chicago neighborhood where she lives with her family. Here's what to expect during the episode: What is “human-centered design”, and does it apply to nonprofits? Seeing things from the stakeholder's perspective. How does your target audience enjoy the experience? Points in integrating proper engagement into your organization. The underrated value of reminding people of their opportunity to give. The technical side of engagement – understand where people are seeing you! Providing ways for your staff to feel comfortable to give feedback. ~ You can see Emily on her website https://teenybig.com/ Her LinkedIn page is https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-taylor-teenybig/ Assessment for How Good Are You at Guiding Your Audience: https://gdyqjvwsh9h.typeform.com/to/Aqwig8An Get Mary's free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Check out Mary's book:  Love Your Board! Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest for this episode is Bill Woolsey. Bill is the President and Founder of FiveTwo Network, a network that equips faith-based entrepreneurs to launch a variety of sustainable start-ups.  FiveTwo also provides strategic consulting services for non-profits, congregations and denominations, repositioning ministries to reach new populations. Bill's entire pastoral ministry of almost 34 years has centered on starting new ministries and worship services that especially serve people who deem the local church out of touch and irrelevant. In 1997 Bill and his family planted CrossPoint Community Church outside of Houston, a multi-site congregation that led his denomination in growth for most of the 2000s. Bill began leading FiveTwo Network full-time in 2015 when the network launched StartNew, its training process. As the world around our churches is changing, the entrepreneurial leaders who know how to reach it often go unnoticed and unappreciated. StartNew trains those men and women to grow their God-given dreams into ministries, non-profits, and faith-based businesses that make a difference in financially sustainable ways. StartNew training is available in a variety of on-demand formats. It has produced new and renewed churches, homeless shelters, mobile medical clinics, mobile food ministries to underserved communities, and much more. Bill authored “Seven Steps to Start,” a practical ‘how-to-start' book written from a front-row seat of over 30 years of startup experience. He currently authors a weekday two-minute devotion titled “Two Minute Multipliers.” After starting his undergraduate work at Texas A&M in electrical engineering and computer science, he then transferred to a pre-seminary route. Bill received his Masters of Divinity from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO in 1987 and served congregations in a variety of roles for the next decade. Bill and his wife of 36 years, Julie, live in the hill country outside Austin, Texas. They have 3 children and two grandchildren who Bill claims are the best grandchildren in the universe. Here's what to expect during the episode: What are some critical factors to success for starting an organization? Developing the right understanding and expectations when building a nonprofit. The essential ingredients for a successful team - it all starts with the cause and values! The significance of utilizing your strengths and building around your weaknesses in leadership. Seeing the relational aspect of teamwork. Do you enjoy working with your team? Do you love them? ~ You can see Bill on his websites https://fivetwo.com/ and https://startnewsummit.com/ Get his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Steps-Start-Entrepreneurs-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B00NQMJUMI Get Mary's free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest today is Christa Gannon. Christa is the Founder of Fresh Lifelines for Youth, Inc. (“FLY”). As a Stanford Law student in 1995, Christa volunteered with boys who were faced with spending most of their teenage years, and for some their entire lives, behind bars. She asked them what would prevent other youth from ending up like them, and their ideas became the basis for FLY. In 1998, Christa received the prestigious George Soros Foundation award, a two-year fellowship, to take the kids’ ideas, bolster them with best practices in youth development and crime prevention, and start a pilot program. The pilot was so successful that when the fellowship ended in 2000, Christa incorporated the project into a nonprofit. Today, Fresh Lifelines for Youth is an award-winning Bay Area nonprofit that each year serves approximately 2,500 youth ages 11-24 who are involved the juvenile justice system in 3 Bay Area counties.  FLY educates young people about the law, supports them to become leaders among their peers, and gives them positive mentors and role models. Providing services at less than one tenth the cost of incarceration, FLY helps young people out of the pipeline to prison and onto a new path toward healthy, productive lives. FLY also helps local juvenile justice systems become more just, humane, and equitable. Christa has received numerous awards – no less than 34! - for her work at FLY, including the James Irvine Leadership Award, the Human Rights Award for the City of San Jose, Stanford Law School’s Inaugural Alumni Public Service Award, the Law Foundation’s Youth Advocate of the Year Award, a Bay Area Women of Influence Award, and induction as an Ashoka Fellow, one of the first in the field of Juvenile Justice in the United States. After serving as CEO of FLY for its first two decades, Christa now serves in a formal Founder role as an advocate and ambassador for FLY, helping with fundraising and investor relations, and working on special projects for FLY’s strategic plan, “Imagine 2030.” Christa holds a B.S. in sociology and law and society, graduated with honors from Stanford Law School, and is a member of the California Bar. Christa is also a wife, mother of two children, and basketball coach. Here’s what to expect during the episode: Nonprofit executive transitions are not necessarily thoughtful, planned, nor strategic. How does one deal with succession planning? Dividing the work between a CEO and a COO. It’s all about playing to your strengths! Constantly listening to the whispers of the soul. What would that look like (or sound like) for leaders? The lessons Christa learned after taking a sabbatical. What’s the value in “stepping away” as a founder in light of executive transitions?   ~   You can see Christa on her website https://flyprogram.org/ Check her out on Twitter (https://twitter.com/flyprogram_org) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/flyprogram)   Her email is Christa@flyprogram.org and her YouTube is on https://www.youtube.com/user/FLYprogram   Get Mary’s free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport     Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!     Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

Today’s guest, Dr. Jean Latting, is President of Leading Consciously, LLC, and Professor Emerita at the Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW), University of Houston. Dr. Latting received her master’s degree from Columbia University and a doctorate from the University of North Carolina. She coauthored Reframing Change: How to Deal with Workplace Dynamics, Influence Others, and Bring People Together to Initiate Positive Change. As a consultant, researcher, and educator, Jean focuses on leadership in multicultural and diverse organizations. Through her organization, Leading Consciously, Jean helps individuals and organizations create resilient, sustainable, multicultural, and diverse settings. Here’s what to expect during the episode: Recognizing that dealing with sensitive topics is awkward, and that this uneasy feeling is normal. The importance of the willingness to make mistakes and being open to ask. Considering managing our relationships and doing business as one thing. Addressing serious instances of racial discrimination or other similar issues. Sometimes, it may be up to the “victim” to negotiate for the right thing. ~ You can see Dr. Jean on her website https://www.leadingconsciously.com/ Use coupon code PODCAST5 to get 5% off on her membership program! Get Mary’s free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest today is Dana Snyder. Dana is an entrepreneur, digital strategist, and passionate conscious consumer. She founded Positive Equation in 2017 with a focus on helping nonprofits cultivate passionate online audiences of donors, partners, and advocates using social media. Currently based in Atlanta, Dana has worked with Movember, Dress for Success, USTA, Honest Company, Sports Illustrated, American Idol, The Global Foodbanking Network, The Gary Sinise Foundation, LA84 Foundation, and many more on their digital strategies. Dana is a member of the Purpose Collaborative, an invitation-only, global group of 40+ boutique firms, consultancies, and subject matter experts, all passionate about social purpose. Dana graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Central Florida. Here’s what to expect during the episode: Do board members truly need someone that specializes in digital marketing? Reasons for why someone might not see the results they expect from social media. The need to match what appears on the social media side of things to the business goals of the organization. The difference between thinking strategically from thinking tactically. Is this marketing position a full-time job? How do you hire someone to do this job well? ~ You can see Dana on her website https://positiveequation.com/ Her Instagram is on https://www.instagram.com/positivequation/ Get Mary’s free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

Donor Diversity: Starting with Your Board of Directors by The Fund Raising School

Award winning, best-selling author and nonprofit consultant, Dr. Deborah Pruitt believes that every group is capable of greatness. Her programs are committed to teaching transformational leaders how to create a strong culture of collaboration that converts untapped capabilities into extraordinary results. Her clients describe breakthroughs in clarity, effectiveness and camaraderie, using phrases like “sea change” and “life changing” to describe the effects of learning the habits of collaboration that Deborah calls “Group Alchemy®.” In Group Alchemy®, Deborah translates her thirty years of cross-cultural research as an anthropologist into straight talk about how culture underpins everything in an organization and determines what is possible. Drawing on more than twenty years of organizational-effectiveness consulting in nonprofits she developed a formula of practical steps to guide any group to uncover the obstacles in their way, and to carve out the path forward that will support true collaboration, initiative, and creativity. This means they go from struggling to achieving extraordinary results while also building more enriching ways of working together. The Formula for Group Alchemy is explained in her book, Group Alchemy: This Six Elements of Highly Successful Collaboration. Deborah earned her doctorate degree in anthropology from the University of California at Berkeley. Here’s what to expect during the episode: What is group alchemy? How does it deal with intractable problems? An in-depth look at what culture really is. There’s an ideal culture, but also the real culture. The value of creating an organizational culture that fixes its own problems. Involving the people into the work we do by properly addressing our tendency to be in a position of control. If things are going well, how do you ensure that it continues into the future? ~ You can see Deborah on her website http://groupalchemy.net/ Her LinkedIn is on https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahpruitt/ and her email address is dpruitt@groupalchemy.net Get Deborah’s report, The Top Five Secrets to Transform Your Group Into Gold, by emailing info@groupalchemy.net Get Mary’s free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

Kelly Nagle has devoted her life to advocating for social justice and empowering others.  For over a decade, Kelly worked for some of the leading nonprofits in the country managing teams and organizations, advocating for health equity, building grassroots fundraising campaigns and implementing community health programs. Past positions include Executive Director with the March of Dimes, Vice President of Development for Greater NYC with the American Lung Association and Executive Director of Susan G. Komen North Jersey.  As Executive Director of Komen North Jersey, Kelly was responsible for translating the organization's mission and vision into a strategic plan that met decreased barriers to healthcare access through advocacy and grant funding, equity-based programs, and community education.  Under Kelly’s leadership Komen North Jersey’s work to reduce breast cancer disparities and advocate to reduce out of pocket prescription drug costs was recognized with the Healthcare Institute of New Jersey’s Patient Access and Advocacy Award.  Kelly was also elected by her peers to the Affiliate Leadership Council to represent the interests of 60+ affiliates with the national office. In January 2020, Kelly followed her passions for global policy and social justice by cofounding Teen Think Tank Project, a student-run policy institute for high achieving high school students. Teen Think Tank Project fosters critical thinking, research techniques, and problem solving to develop policy frameworks for real-life issues and empower students to become future changemakers.  Kelly is also the Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Kelly Nagle LLC.  Kelly is dedicated to self-empowerment and guiding individuals towards finding the courage and confidence to fulfill their life’s purpose. Through the uplifting community, Uncharted Community, Kelly is helping clients navigate life's challenges and live the best version of themselves.  Kelly shares her self-empowerment expertise as contributing author in Engaging Experts: Your Guide to the People and Connections You Need to Go from Ordinary to Extraordinary. In addition to her start-up endeavors, Kelly is a certified group TRX instructor. She holds an MA from Rutgers University in Political Science—United Nations and Global Policy. Here’s what to expect during the episode: The need for a leader to have calming and reassuring confidence. Feeling “pulled around” in different directions by conflicting ideas from various people in the organization or nonprofit. Applying the idea, “confidence is not synonymous with authoritarianism”. Giving others control as a leader and complimenting your people’s strengths and “not-so-strengths.” Showing vulnerability comes with confidence. The fact that leaders learn and should ask for help.   ~ You can see Kerry on her website https://kellynagle.com/ Her LinkedIn profile is on https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyenagle/ and her Facebook Page is on https://www.facebook.com/TheKellyNagle Teen Think Tank Project: https://georgemiltongroup.com/services/educational-programs/thinktankproject/   Get Mary’s free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest is Ms. Cami Hawkins. Cami is the CEO of Marathon Kids. She joined the organization in August, 2017. Prior to joining Marathon Kids, Cami spent more than 20 years in the healthcare industry with expertise in the areas of population health management, integrated delivery systems, payer strategies, healthcare strategic planning, medical group management and physician integration. She has assisted hospital and physician organizations throughout the country with strategic planning, operational assessment and performance improvement. A lifelong volunteer and committed community leader Cami has led Parent Teacher organizations at the primary and secondary level. Her passion for children and children’s health has been the focal point of her involvement across several not-for-profit organizations. Ms. Hawkins received her bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin and her master’s in healthcare administration from Trinity University in San Antonio. Here’s what to expect during the episode: Creating a “digital transformation” in a program that’s physical in nature. A peek into the relationships between nonprofits and the education system. Ways to give a work-life balance by having a flexible working environment. The impact of rest on productivity and passion for the job, especially in the nonprofit sector. Encouraging autonomy and innovation with your employees.  The more trust there is, the fewer rules need to be in place. ~ You can see Cami on her website https://marathonkids.org/ Her email is cami@marathonkids.org Check out Marathon Kids on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MarathonKids/), Twitter (https://www.instagram.com/marathonkids/), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/marathonkids/)   Get Mary’s free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

A diverse, equitable and inclusive board culture contributes to the organization's success by positioning directors to advise the CEO and add value in evolving markets. Does your board measure up?Diversity in the boardroom encompasses all dimensions of the human experience, including education, life experience, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, geography, age and specific areas of knowledge and expertise. The market is driving more attention to the topic of diversity, equity and inclusion. Many institutional investors are sounding the bell not only for gender diversity but for racial diversity as well.Carol Beaumier, a Senior Managing Director with Protiviti, recently moderated a discussion on diversity, equity and inclusion with Protiviti Advisory Board Member Evelyn Dilsaver and Protiviti Executive Vice President Susan Haseley. Their enlightening conversation builds on information in a recent issue of Protiviti's Board Perspectives: Risk Oversight newsletter, titled “Dispel the Myth of Fit: Improve Diversity on Your Board.” This is available at www.protiviti.com/board. Carol Beaumier is a leader with Protiviti's Risk and Compliance practice and oversees the firm's Asia-Pacific Financial Services Practice. Evelyn Dilsaver is a recognized leader in building highly motivated teams in the public and nonprofit sector. She is the former President and CEO of Charles Schwab Investment Management. Evelyn is active on several nonprofit boards, including The Commonwealth Club, the NACD NorCal Chapter and Women Corporate Directors. She also serves as Audit Chair on both public and private boards including Tempur Sealy, Health Equity and Blue Shield of California. Susan Haseley is leader of Protiviti's Diversity and Inclusion initiative. She has more than 30 years of experience in providing risk and technology consulting and internal audit services. Transcriptions of Powerful Insights are available upon request from kevin.donahue@protiviti.com

Mickey Desai produces the Nonprofit SnapCast podcast. With an M.A. in Counseling Psychology, almost two decades of business development experience and a résumé that touches IBM, TechBridge, and Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity, Mickey brings knowledge, understanding, and a unique perspective to every project. Mickey has a curiosity and sensitivity that stems from his academic pursuits and his experience working within a variety of organizational cultures. He is able to ensure that all parties feel heard in working toward problem resolution and maintains the mark of a good conversation is in the listening. Here’s what to expect during the episode: An introduction to the nonprofit snapshot and the “undesired” need for nonprofits to have themselves evaluated. The value of listening to a whole spectrum of perspectives through podcasts or normal conversations. Balancing passion with good business sense. Be grounded in reality! Facing the difficulty of matching your capacity with the organization’s needs.   The essence of breathing joy into the things you do each day.  ~ You can see Mickey on his websites http://nonprofitsnapshot.org/ and http://nonprofitsnapcast.org/ His email is mickey@nonprofitsnapshot.org Get Mary’s free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest today is Cami Baker. Known as the Charitable Real Estate Strategist, Cami has created Cause Marketing Campaigns for the largest real estate companies and nonprofits to come together to "Make Money and Make a Difference". When she heard that there is a Secret Real Estate Niche that is funding nonprofits by the Billions every year, Cami got to work to come up with a WIN WIN WIN solution! As an HGTV House Hunters veteran and Top 5% Realtor, Cami truly understands the real estate market and how important it is for the agents to get paid what they are worth. When you add her fundraising strategies with Make a Wish, Ronald McDonald House and hundreds other nonprofits you get a Certification Program that teaches Realtors how to FUND their nonprofit friends! Real Estate is Hot, and Fundraising is not. Not since the pandemic anyway, and Cami is on a mission to have $1 Billion in real estate donations to nonprofits worldwide by 2025. Here’s what to expect during the episode: What is cause-related marketing, or in Cami’s words, purpose-driven marketing? You don’t have to be Bill Gates for you to be able to give back. The three elements that make charitable real estate work. How effective is it in the first place? Are there any risks involved? The reality that nonprofits might be missing out on the opportunities of charitable real estate. Reasons why people might want to donate real estate and where you can find them. Why there is virtually no downside to taking advantage of this opportunity, even to the donors.   You can see Cami on her website https://www.camibaker.com/   Her Facebook is on https://www.facebook.com/cami.baker.56 and her group is on https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealagentsofchange Get Cami’s free giveaway here: https://www.camibaker.com/10ways Realty Gift Fund: https://realtygiftfund.org/                  Get Mary’s free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

Hello Take on Board people and welcome to 2021!Now, as Helga mentioned in the final episode of 2020, she was going to try a few new things this year. And one of those things is short ‘top tips’ episodes.Today is the first one.So today’s tip?Use LinkedIn!Is getting a board role, expanding your network or changing jobs one of your 2021 goals? Helga takes you through some of her best practices for using the platform. Discover how she manages her skill section, who she connects with and how to use the the privacy settings to your advantage.PS... It's Helga's birthday today - in lieu of presents, she'd love for you to share the podcast with anyone in your network you think would find it beneficial! And if you have a moment, pop on over to Facebook to say happy birthday! Thank you! Lisa and BuffyResources mentioned in this episode:Strategy session: Your Board / governance CV with Dominique Hes - Episode 6 - https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/ep6-dominique-hes-take-on-boardLinkedIn Etiquette: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/single-post/2018/04/17/my-personal-guide-to-linkedin-etiquetteFOR MORE INFORMATION:Board Accelerator 2021: https://www.trybooking.com/BLWWY)Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au

In this episode we talk to CMSgt (R) Maryann Navarro. Before retiring suddenly, she was the Career Field Manager for Military Training Leaders (The First) and was on on track to becoming a Command Chief. However, things change as we all know, and she made a decision for her family. She decided to retire after serving 22 years in the Air Force and far before her time was over, however her family was more important so she made the hard decision to transition to civilian life. She then had to decide what did she want to do to support her family. She eventually got connected with Arbonne and she hasn't stopped running since. Climbing to a National VP in just under 2 years (something that takes 3-4 years usually) she uses social media and her bubbly personality to spread her brand and bring awareness to her followers. Watch as we talk about her transition, why she chose Arbonne, the things thats make her successful, generational gaps and more. 0:00 to 10:16 - Intro / Career Overview 10:16 to 12:45 - Being Authentic  12:45 to 14:55 - Making Decisions For The Right People 14:55 to 16:15 - Things That Have Been Brought To Light With Social Media 16:15 to - Your “Board of Directors” and Following Your Dream 

20/20VISION MAY MEAN THROWING AWAY YOUR VISION BOARD! Your Vision Board is Blocking your Breakthrough! 2020 threw some punches and it's not over yet you need to adapt, adjust, revamp that Vision! Your Goals are still within reach! Your Board should be as dynamic as your destiny! Amazing podcast with Dr Emily Shay, Ms Lethisha Andrews and Dr Kristen Scatliffe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mdfeme-inc/support

In episode 103, we talk about all things thought leader – and thought leadership. How do you go from being a good coach to a trusted thought leader?  We grow our audiences and we expand our platforms by doing our work in as visible of a way as we can – WITHOUT doing the work because we measure our self-worth by our visibility. Stop obsessing over your list size. A modest audience is fine. We should focus instead on making a significant impact on our communities and followers rather than worrying about having a huge audience that we only make a moderate impact on. Here are some of the most important things to remember when it comes to stepping into thought leadership: Consistently create and share content to be known. Clarify your points of view and be unapologetic about them. Make your why greater than your fear. I strive to take my clients from whining to winning. And, in the process, I always ruffle some feathers. Thought leaders will do this. But, the alternative, is to be a redundant voice in a sea of sameness. What do you want to speak up on – and for? In this episode, I show you how to be the thought leader that you have been waiting for – and how to ooze moxieliciousness. 3 Thought Leader Questions to Chew On: Why do you know you’ve been called to be a thought leader? If you had a ginormous following, what would you say on stages? Write in articles or blog posts? (Start doing THAT now!) What’s the legacy you want to leave behind through your work, your leadership, and your relationships? Once you chew on these thought leader questions, think about creating your personal Board of Advisors. Your Board of Advisors (or All-Star Team), I use these terms interchangeably, should be comprised of Connectors, Decision Makers, and Champions. You do not need to spend all your time pursuing peer-to-peer networking. It is also critical to reach out to folks in your industry who are few seasons ahead of where you are who can be of most help to you – hence the Board of Advisors. In This Episode:  Don’t wait to achieve success before your prioritize your thought leadership [ 5:00 ]  What you need to know about thought leadership – dos and don’ts [ 8:10 ]  3 thought leader questions to chew on [ 11:00 ] How to create a personal Board of Advisors [ 13:00 ] Moxielicious Quotes:  “It’s a responsibility to get more visible.” “Use your moxie to share your voice and spread your message.” “Regularly reach out to your follows via emails, blogs, or videos.” “Legacy is not something you leave behind. It’s something you live every day.” Links Mentioned:  Curious how we can jam together to amplify your speaking, create game-changing speaking content, and advance your thought leadership? Check out my coaching options.  Follow me on Instagram @alexiavernon. Want to go from a hot mess (or best-kept secret) as a speaker and thought leader to a go-to, trusted expert?    Grab my 9 Mistakes Coaches, Consultants, and Experts Make as Speakers (and How to Avoid Them) here.   Let’s continue the conversation in my Facebook Group - the Spotlight Speakers Salon.   Subscribe to Moxielicious via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify, so you never miss an episode!  

Kym Tolson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, and a Certified Hypnotherapist and she’s taken her business completely online. Kym knew she wanted to travel more so she figured out how she could see clients while visiting countries all over the world. And nowadays she has a thriving online, insurance-based, therapy practice. Yet she is the first to admit learning to have an online therapy practice and take insurance was a steep learning curve. Because of this, Kym saw a need to develop a course to help other clinicians learn how to take insurance in their private practice.  And on this week’s episode Kym shares tips for getting started with insurance panels, things to consider when looking to be credentialed, and the pros and cons of taking insurance. Kym built this course, so you would have a one-stop place to guide you through the process of setting up your practice for insurance billing WITHOUT having to do all the research and leg work she had to in order to get going! This course is a start to finish insurance billing course. It walks you through credentialing all the way to becoming a billing master! This course is for brick and mortar practices as well as a special emphasis on taking your practice all online. And she’s giving you 25% off! Insurance Billing for Private Practice and Telehealth 25% off discount for the course: http://bit.ly/LisaMustard25 Grab the Free Guide On How To Bill Insurance For Teleheath:  http://bit.ly/InsuranceBillingFree Join Kym’s Facebook group - We have a great support system. We are building with therapists who are billing insurance for telehealth, including an updated spreadsheet of all the companies that allow billing for telehealth by state. Join us here: http://bit.ly/2kKfZXp Kym’s website www.kymtolson.com Hypnosis App for iphone:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hypnosis-sleep-soundly/id363954362 Android app:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sleephypno&hl=en As talk therapists, we all need continuing education contact hours to remain in good standing with our licensing boards - every 2 years here in South Carolina, I need 40 hours of CEUs.  My guess is that you need something similar. Over the years I have attended many many workshops, conferences, seminars, webinars, etc etc. and honestly they aren’t always the most convenient nor inspiring..so that’s why I’ve created continuing education Podcourses.  Let me take a minute to explain how they work.  First of all, what is a podcourse? A podcourse is the word I use to describe podcast + self study course. Each podcourse counts for one continuing education contact hour. All podcourses include the podcast,  a self study quiz, evaluation form and certificate of completion.  To buy a podcourse, click buy podcourse, then scroll down the page to see the learning objectives, presenters bio and course outline. Then click buy podcourse about half way down this screen. You will then be asked to submit your payment. Then you will have access to the podcast, self study quiz and evaluation. Once you pass the self study quiz you can download your certificate of completion.  My hope is that the Podcourses save you your valuable time (no need to sit at your desk and watch, you can listen when you want!) However, You don’t have to buy the podcourse to listen to the podcast and get the information. The podcast is available for you anytime, anywhere. Just head to the tab that says The Therapy Show.  But if you want the continuing education contact hour, you will need to purchase the quiz, pass it and download your certificate of completion. Be sure to hold on to that certificate for your records!  Your Board may want to see it one day!  And you can get your first podcourse for free! Simply fill out the form on my website and I”ll email you over  a code that you can enter into checkout for a free continuing education contact hour.  I hope you enjoy the show! Happy Listening!

In this episode of Pitch to Scale, Samar McHeileh speaks with Angel Investor and Scale board member, Catherine Robson.Catherine says her superpower is founder empathy. She successfully grew and exited her financial services business. Catherine goes deep and shares her amazing story and provides great insight to those wanting to join this lucrative asset class of Angel Investing. Curious about Catherine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-robson-200a342a/Interested in learning more about Scale: https://scaleinvestors.com.au/Books Catherine mentioned during the interview:Hard Things About Hard Things Ben HorowitzWhat you do is who you are – how to create your business culture Ben HorowitzZero to One Peter ThielThe Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage Ryan HolidayVenture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist Brad FeldStartup Boards: Getting the Most Out of Your Board of Directors Brad FeldAnd my book of the year for 2019 is:Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense Rory Sutherland

What You'll Hear: Raleigh felt led to get involved in fighting human trafficking after hearing a message in a conference, he realized that "If we're not paying the highest price, someone else is" He saw there was a need to work with churches to help the vulnerable people that were being trafficked "You take one step at a time and learn" He read the book "Start Something that Matters" and that was very impactful If you can start an organization and have a passion about it, that's very important If someone's already doing it just work with them "There's a strong 3 years of struggle when you start a non-profit...push through and keep going" Investigate who are the stakeholders already in this space You want to have a clean mission statement that gets right to what you want to address At first Raleigh confused his strategy with his mission, your strategy is how do you get to the mission You need to know the difference between your vendor and your client You want to think of a good name You want to hire a tax attorney or accountant, you want to appoint board members, file articles of incorporation, get an employee identification number, get a business bank account, draft by-laws, apply for a 501c3, apply for state tax exemption, have board meetings, address letters you receive immediately "If you never feel like you want to quit, you're probably not doing it right" If you work with your spouse, just like Chip and Joanna Gaines, each have your area of focus "Your starting Board is going to be different than your Board in years to come" Your Board of Advisors should be different than your Board of Directors It's not common for Board members of non-profits to be compensated Go to www.lmpgnetwork.org

www.JoyousPodcast.com The Freedom of Prosperous Living is the message today from  Dr. Rev. Christian Sorensen on this Sunday, November 11, 2019, affirming I Am Now Free in My Prosperous Living! Today we welcomed back the spirit, talent, and voices of Janice Edwards & Nathan Fry and the Children’s Choir. Dr. Christian’s Corner We are like every other family who plans a budget for the upcoming year. This is the time we ask you, our family and friends, what your thoughts are about your financial support for our Spiritual Home in the upcoming year. Your Board of Trustees will take this collective input and use it to put together an informed 2020 budget based on the intentions of this community. Every time I’m handed the pledge list throughout the year, each person receives my prayers. I recognize the partnership we have forged and know the Good that is manifesting in your life and the lives of those who have aligned with Seaside as their spiritual community. I know rich blessings continue to expand for those who have placed God first. This kind of commitment brings peace and security that comes when one turns to Spirit first in all aspects of living. Remembering Spirit first in good times helps one experience the Presence in challenging times. It is this consistency that has us turning to God rather than fear when our world shakes. ~ In Love, Rev. Christian

Episode 49: Help, My Board Won’t Fundraise for Our Annual Event! Raise your hand if this is a problem in your nonprofit: Your Board doesn’t invite guests to the annual fundraising event, and they don’t fill a table. They don’t contribute to the auction by donating an auction item or purchasing an auction item. Worst yet, you schedule all of these fundraising event planning meetings, and they don’t even come! They simply don’t do their part to help your nonprofit succeed. Does this sound like any of you? Does this resonate with you? If this is you, let’s hear it. Now, I’m going to help you figure out what to do next.

Your Board of Directors is an incredibly valuable asset you need to tap into in order to scale your company and become a 7 figure entrepreneur. Are you leveraging their power, or are you being intimidated into running ineffective meetings that are costing you revenue? In this episode, Chris fills you in on the 7 figure secret to running constructive meetings with your Board of Directors or Advisors: an iron-clad agenda. He shares the exact template he uses for each of his meetings, including the one that produced 11 new potential acquisitions before he was even in the room. Don’t miss out on this powerful strategy that will empower your Board members and make you look like a next-level  CEO.    “A Board, whether it’s a Board of Directors or a Board of Advisors, is supposed to help you grow faster and avoid costly obstacles… The only way to achieve that is if you lead your Board.”-Chris Guerriero   In this Episode:  The most powerful tool to utilize your Board of Directors or Advisers if you want to scale your company faster How you need to prepare your Board before your meeting so that they can show up ready and excited to participate The idea sample Board meeting template 7 figure entrepreneurs are using How Chris used this strategy to get the names of 11 companies to potentially acquire at a recent Board meeting What you’re missing out on when you don’t have an agenda guiding your time and discussion How meeting agendas help your Board members feel like rock-stars and make you look like an alpha CEO   Connect with Chris: YouTube LinkedIn Twitter Instagram ChrisGuerriero.com

On this episode of Your Podcast for Good, I sit down with Lerii F. Smith, CFRE to discuss Your Board's Role in Fundraising. This conversation follows up on the Good Advice Over Coffee event that she led.

As Donald Trump announces he is the “Chosen One” and the Business Roundtable stuns the corporate community with a new Statement on the Purpose of Corporations, Tom and Jay are back  to discuss some of this week’s top compliance and ethics stories which caught their collective eyes. 1.    The Business Roundtable issues a new Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation. 2.    Mike Volkov takes a deep dive into the CCPA. 3.    Is Amazon liable for Capital One hack? 4.    Is summer the right time to close FCPA cases? 5.    You know it’s bad with BVI lawyer calls out the ABA for opposing UBO regulation. 6.    Proactive assessments in health care ethics and compliance programs. 7.    Trial judge rejects Alstom defendant 5thand 6thAmendment claims to toss case. 8.    UK goes after funds obtained through bribery and corruption. 9.    Monitor appointed in MTS FCPA enforcement action. 10. Sherlock Holmes is back in another week of Adventures in Compliance podcasts on the Compliance Podcast Network. Check out the following: Monday-The Three Garridebs and Monitoring Controls; Tuesday-The Problem at Thor Bridge and Monitoring Controls; Wednesday-theCreeping Man and Risk Management by Your Board; Thursday-The Lion’s Mane and Risk-Based Monitoring; and Friday-the Veiled Lodger and Empathy in Compliance. The podcast is available on multiple sites: the FCPA Compliance Report, iTunes, JDSupra, Megaphone,YouTube,  Spotifyand Corporate Compliance Insights,  Compliance Podcast Networkand now on the C-Suite Radio Network. 11. Join Tom and Jay and a host of other great speakers and guest at Converge19 in Denver October 2 & 3. Listeners to this podcast can obtain a complimentary ticket by using the promotion code foxvip, for registration and information, click here.  Tom Fox is the Compliance Evangelist and can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Jay        Rosen is Mr. Monitor and can be reached at jrosen@affiliatedmonitors.com. For more information on how an independent monitor can help improve your      company’s ethics and compliance program, visit our sponsor Affiliated Monitors         at www.affiliatedmonitors.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introduction We are offering all the wrong rewards in our ongoing process of nominating and hiring new leaders of the free world.  We offer poor pay, constant and stinging criticism, a frequently uncooperative Congress, and a Supreme Court that may undo any accomplishment. And enough lavish perks and ego strokes to make Nero happy. That’s why we keep getting a grab bag assortment of candidates.  That is the subject of today’s 10-minute episode. Continuing Let’s imagine for a moment that we owned a company enjoying revenues in the $10M per year range; The CEO of our company would make about $400K/year, exactly what we pay the President of the United States. And there would most likely be significant incentives for hitting desired targets on top of that. Our hypothetical company is well positioned in a growing market, with a history of innovation. We now need a new CEO; the current one is retiring, partly due to age, and partly for her health. She was a highly successful founding CEO, and now we need a great new CEO to stay profitable and continue to expand rapidly. As we write the job description, we need to remember that the candidate would expect that the job would come with investors who would cooperate and encourage. And jump in to help if needed and wanted. As we write the description of the desired candidate, we know the key is to emphasize the opportunities and the required skills that will attract the type of leader we need. We are going to get candidates who want what we are offering. If we offer strong compensation for robust, positive results, we will attract candidates who want that, and believe they can deliver. If we offer poor compensation, lavish perks, fame, and an uncooperative environment, we will get candidates who are willing to suffer the low compensation and difficult environment in return for the perks and the fame. But why on earth would any sane business owner offer the that? Why? We, the voters, the owners of our American democracy, do it all the time. And it gets worse with each election. Imagine the kind of candidates we would get if we ran the following Help Wanted ad:  “CEO to run a company of 330,000,000 people, with a security force of 1,300,000. Your Board of Directors is split between two groups; one with 435 members, the other with 100. Both groups are divided between those who will like the CEO, and those who will detest the CEO. The HR department has 9 members who often overrule everyone else. Every four years the people get to vote on the CEO, and in between they vote on the Board. There is also a bureaucratic department of 2,000,000 employees, none of whom can be fired. Compensation is $400K annually, with good benefits, a pension plan, meal plan, housing and transportation. Must be good with people; half of the 330M people in the company will be out for your hide at any given moment. During the 18 month interview process, you will be subject to intense scrutiny, exhausting travel, and you and your family will be vilified. Apply to USA, an equal opportunity employer. The US Presidency is arguably the toughest, and certainly the  most consequential, job in the world. We need, “Men To Match My Mountains” a book by Irving Stone about the men who matched the challenge of opening the American West. On occasion, we have seen men who matched the then current challenges and were able to step up to the dreadful tasks demanded of the times. George Washington risked everything he owned, including his life, as a traitor to the British Crown, to be part of creating the breakthrough founding documents. He then led the ragtag army that defeated the most powerful military the world had ever seen. Similarly, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan, to list a few, rose to the occasion when crises loomed and they steered us through to the other side. Here’s a compliment to George Washington from an entirely unlikely quarter.

Welcome to Tax Reduction & Freedom Month and my latest episode on The Freedom Formula for Physicians Podcast. This month we are talking a lot about taxes and what physicians can do to both growth their practices and tackle tough tax issues. Of course before you have any major tax issues, you need to be making a lot of dough! That's why I thought I'd bring a special guest to the podcast, Mark Foreman, CPA. Mark is one of our CPA partners with Foreman & Airhart. He has specialized in small businesses- particularly white coats like doctors and dentists. In this podcast, it is revealed how to: - Learn 3 Awesome Financial & Marketing Tools That Both Mark & Dave Utilize In Their Businesses - Discover How To Focus On Your Ideal Patient & Create Their Avatar -Discover The Problem Mark Had With A Recent Client's Partnership Capital Account - How Mark Would Analyze & Interview Potential Members of Your Board of Directors (Plus: The Resource You Need To Know To Do A Background Check Of Your CPA!) For all the show notes, transcription and more, check out the podcast website at www.doctorfreedsompodcast.com

Summary We all know that if we want to attract high quality candidates to important positions anywhere; in business, the military, healthcare, law enforcement and fire protection, teaching and so on, that the job description and compensation must be highly attractive. Additionally, the working environment must be cooperative and supportive. The best candidates have many options. All of that is pretty straightforward. Imagine the kind of candidates we would get if we ran the following Help Wanted ad: “CEO to run a company of 330,000,000 people, with a security force of 1,300,000. Your Board of Directors is split between two groups; one with 435 members, the other with 100. Both groups are divided between those who will like the CEO, and those who will detest the CEO. The HR department has 9 members who often overrule everyone else. Every four years the people get to vote on the CEO, and in between they vote on the Board. There is also a bureaucratic department of 2,000,000 employees, none of whom can be fired. Compensation is $400K annually, with good benefits, a pension plan, meal plan, housing and transportation. Must be good with people; half of the 330M people in the company will be out for your hide at any given moment. During the 18 month interview process, you will be subject to intense scrutiny, exhausting travel, and you and your family will be vilified. Apply to USA, an equal opportunity employer. What kind of candidates do you think we would get? For the next 10 minutes, we will unpack what our country offers to attract potential Presidents, and the kind of candidates who are most likely to apply. Transcript We all know that if we want to attract high quality candidates to important positions anywhere; in business, the military, healthcare, law enforcement and fire protection, teaching and so on, that the job description and compensation must be highly attractive. Additionally, the working environment must be cooperative and supportive. The best candidates have many options. All of that is pretty straightforward. Imagine the kind of candidates we would get if we ran the following Help Wanted ad: “CEO to run a company of 330,000,000 people, with a security force of 1,300,000. Your Board of Directors is split between two groups; one with 435 members, the other with 100. Both groups are divided between those who will like the CEO, and those who will detest the CEO. The HR department has 9 members who often overrule everyone else. Every four years the people get to vote on the CEO, and in between they vote on the Board. There is also a bureaucratic department of 2,000,000 employees, none of whom can be fired. Compensation is $400K annually, with good benefits, a pension plan, meal plan, housing and transportation. Must be good with people; half of the 330M people in the company will be out for your hide at any given moment. During the 18 month interview process, you will be subject to intense scrutiny, exhausting travel, and you and your family will be vilified. Apply to USA, an equal opportunity employer. What kind of candidates do you think we would get? For the next 10 minutes, we will unpack what our country offers to attract potential Presidents, and the kind of candidates who are most likely to apply. The US Presidency is arguably the toughest, and certainly the  most consequential, job in the world. We need, “Men To Match My Mountains” a book by Irving Stone about the men who matched the challenge of opening the American West. On occasion, we have seen men who matched the then current challenges and were able to step up to the dreadful tasks demanded of the times. George Washington risked everything he owned, including his life, as a traitor to the British Crown, to be part of creating the breakthrough founding documents. He then led the ragtag army that defeated the most powerful military the world had ever seen. Similarly, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan,

As the saying goes, it takes a village. We often talk about building a team but 3 crucial roles are often left out of the conversation."Rather than feel as if building a team is so far out of reach in relation to where you’re currently at, realizing your team has already started to form can empower you to take action and get to the next milestone more quickly." Key HighlightsThe 3 team members we never talk about [01:00]What a mentor is not [03:55]My 3 mentors [04:31]How to find your own mentor [06:02]Coaches to be weary of [07:15]Avoiding information overwhelm [08:16]Your Board of Influencers [09:45]Peers & the theory of 5 [10:33] Download my Mentors Worksheet to map out who you trust to lean on for guidance, expertise, and support here! Links/RocksourcesTheme music brought to you by DC-based Indie/Pop band Sub-RadioMore podcast episodes can be found hereYou can download a copy of the episode's transcript hereLearn more about Marcy Rauer Wagman, Esq. hereIf you need a civil attorney learn about Alan J. Bennett, Esq. hereCheck out Ariel Hyatt's Cyber PR hereJordana Jaffe's Nourished Boss lives hereGena Jaffe's legal services lives hereAll things Amy Porterfield can be found hereBrunch & Budget - find your financial coach hereThe SEO expert I used can be found hereMy launch coach can be found here Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, help get this podcast in front of others by subscribing, rating, and leaving a review using your favorite podcast app ;)Spotify | iTunes | Stitcher | RSS Feed See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Thyonne is in Lynchburg VA at Synervision Nonprofit leadership Symposium, where she is a guest speaker. Her message is called Finding the Value in Your Board. Today, we are going hear the audio from her talk. Take a listen..

Who do you have sitting at your Great Table as the CEO of your life? Your Board of Directors help guide and support you in realizing your best self and achieving your aspirations. The 10 E’s help provide a guideline for filling your Board Room with the right people in the right positions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetomjbullpodcast/support

Episode 18 Show Notes  I. Compensation, Incentive and Compliance In this episode, Roy Snell and myself discuss how incentives are integral to the compensation plans of a wide range of workers. Many experts point to their value in rewarding behavior that is in the interest of the organization and for keeping workers focused on activities that help the bottom line. At the same time, however, the incentives can pose great risks.  Many corporate scandals have shown that workers and corporate leaders may give in to the temptation to cheat to make their numbers, doing whatever they can to achieve their goals and reap the rewards. As a consequence, incentive plans may turn out to be a roadmap for compliance risk.  This danger argues for the compliance department having a role in reviewing incentive plans, if nothing else than to develop controls that ensure the numbers are hit properly, without violating policies, procedures, the law, and ethical norms.  To better assess the role of the compliance team in reviewing incentive plans, in April 2017 the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics and the Health Care Compliance Association fielded a survey among compliance professionals. The results indicate that, despite the risks, compliance rarely plays a role in evaluating incentive programs. For the recent SCCE/HCCA survey on this issue, click here. For additional writings by Tom see the following blog posts:  Incentivizing Compliance Executives and Compliance Compensation Incentives Sales Incentives and Compliance II. Compliance and the Board of Directors On a second topic, Roy and I discuss the need that a true compliance expert sit on a company’s Board of Directors. The presence of a such a compliance professional with subject matter expertise on the Board sends a strong message about the organization’s commitment to compliance, provides a valuable resource to other Board members, and helps the Board better fulfill its oversight obligations. Almost every Board has a former Chief Financial Officer (CFO), former head of Internal Audit or persons with a similar background and often times these are also the Audit Committee members of the Board. Such a background brings a level of sophistication, training and subject matter expertise that can help all companies with their financial reporting and other finance based issues. So why is there not such compliance subject matter expertise at the Board level?  Roy sees it through the prism of the compliance profession and has said, “If you ask most companies if they have compliance expertise on their Board… most would say yes. When asked who the compliance expert is they typically point to a lawyer, auditor, risk manager, or an ethicist. None of these professions are automatically compliance experts. All lawyers have different specialties.” He goes on to state that what regulators want to see is specific compliance expertise at the Board level. He noted, “the government is looking for is not generic compliance expertise. They are looking for compliance program management expertise.  For Roy’s further thoughts on this issues, see his blog post, “Compliance Expertise Needed on Your Board”.  For Tom’s writing on the subject see his blog post, “Compliance Expertise Needed on the Board”.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Feld has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding venture capital firm Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars, the global startup accelerator program that has incubated over 1,000 startups since inception that have collectively raised US$3.3B. In addition to his investing efforts, Brad has been active with several non-profit organizations. He currently is chair of the National Center for Women & Information Technology and on the boards of Path Forward, the Kauffman Fellows, and Defy Ventures. Brad is a writer and speaker on the topics of venture capital investing and entrepreneurship. He's written a number of books as part of the Startup Revolution series and writes the blogs Feld Thoughts and Venture Deals. Brad holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Management Science from MIT. Brad is also an art collector and long-distance runner. He has completed 24 marathons as part of his mission to finish a marathon in each of the 50 states. Brad provided a wealth of knowledge in the 50 or so minutes of time he was gracious enough to invest, but there were so many more questions I wanted to ask him on a number of topics so I’ll try and tee up a follow up interview in a few months time. In the interim, please enjoy what I hope will be part 1 of my interview with Brad Feld, recorded between 1 and 2am Melbourne time, so if I didn’t sound like I was 100% on top of my game, despite cranking out 100 pushups and downing an espresso before this interview, you now know why. Nonetheless, Brad brought the value bombs so please enjoy, the one and only, Brad Feld! ---- Topics Covered: Techstars Adelaide The Australian startup ecosystem What makes for a successful corporate accelerator The trend of large organisations paying massive premiums for startups to offset their corporate innovation woes Why being “the next Silicon Valley” does a disservice to Silicon Valley and the city making such bold proclamations Brad’s book, Venture Deals The #GiveFirst philosophy Depression in the startup ecosystem The digital Sabbath Show Notes: Feld Thoughts: Feld.com Foundrygroup.com Techstars.com Twitter: @bfeld Brad’s books on Amazon: Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist - https://amzn.to/2pdEESF   Startup Boards: Getting the Most Out of Your Board of Directors - https://amzn.to/2xkAoV9   Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City - https://amzn.to/2Mw1NJu   Do More Faster: TechStars Lessons to Accelerate Your Startup - https://amzn.to/2p8HqZw   Startup Opportunities: Know When to Quit Your Day Job - https://amzn.to/2xlBhwZ   Startup Life: Surviving and Thriving in a Relationship with an Entrepreneur - https://amzn.to/2p9yEdF   Brad Feld's Burning Entrepreneur - How to Launch, Fund, and Set Your Start-Up On Fire! - https://amzn.to/2OoiTup --- Join the conversation on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/futuresquared/where you can discuss episodes, request guests, propose questions for forthcoming guests and access exclusive content and special offers! Listen on iTunes @ goo.gl/sMnEa0 Listen on Spotify @ spoti.fi/2G2QsxV Listen on Stitcher @ www.stitcher.com/podcast/future Listen on Google Play @ bit.ly/FSGoog ‍ If you've got any questions on this podcast feel free to send an email to steve@collectivecamp.us or tweet me on Twitter @steveglaveski or @future_squared Follow me on Instagram: @thesteveglaveski Like us? ‍ It'd make our day if you took 1 minute to show some love on iTunes, Stitcher or Soundcloud by subscribing, sharing and giving us a 5 star rating. ‍ To sign up to our mailing list head to www.futuresquared.xyz For more information on Collective Campus, our innovation hub, school and consultancy based in Australia and Singapore check out www.collectivecampus.io

I went to a presentation before an HOA a few years ago. I remember being all excited about the presentation and the possibility of picking up the business. We had just opened Allied Property Group and any business at the time would have been welcomed. The Board for that community had decided to schedule the presentation during a Special Assessment meeting. From the moment I walked in to that meeting, I felt the tension. The owners were all talking at the same time and some were even screaming. The Board was engaged in this screaming match with the owners. I kept thinking of my mother and how she calls me everytime there is a condominium meeting gone wrong being showcased on the Spanish news. It truly felt like this meeting was evolving into its own telenovela. After sitting in the meeting for 30 minutes, and all of a sudden, a board member picked up a chair and was about to throw it at an owner in the audience. Needless to say, I walked out of the meeting and did not make the presentation. All too often this is common place in Association meetings. Especially during Special Assessment and Budget meetings. After managing for almost 15 years and serving in this industry for more than 25 years, I have learned there are three (3) things that can help you run a successful meeting in a tense situation. The first thing you want to make sure you do is set the stage early on; review the agenda and do not deviate from it. The second thing is provide supporting documentation that the owners need to better understand the circumstances surrounding the special assessment or maintenance fee increase. Last, but not least, is that as a Board you always must maintain control. It is important that associations consult their attorney for the best way to implement this procedures. Every association is different and so are their governing documents. You want to make sure that before you implement any new rules you are aware of the proper procedures. So how do you set the stage? You set the stage by introducing yourself and the other board members. If you have a professional present at the meeting to provide a more detailed explanation, introduce them as well and explain why they are there. You then state the procedural rules that you have adopted and carefully review the agenda to make everyone aware of the topics you will discuss. It is always a good idea to have extra copies of the agenda. Sometimes we have a section on the sign up sheet where the owner can indicate if they wish to address the board on any particular matter on the agenda. You should be clear that everyone who signs up to speak will have the opportunity to address the board and/or ask questions. Inform the owners that they will have a 2-minute limit in which to address the board. The time limit is irrelevant, you can make it 2, 3 or 5 minutes; the point is to set a limit for each owner to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to address the board. I recommend that you inform the owners the reason for having time limits. People are more open to accepting procedures that they understand. You can give the owners this opportunity to speak at the beginning or end of the meeting. Some would argue that you can put it at the beginning of the meeting so that the owner can express their concern and not have to sit thru the entire meeting. I am a fan of doing it at the end of the meeting. If you did a good job during your meeting and explained everything, the number of questions that remain to be asked will be minimal. It is fine if you do not use this method. There are a variety of other ways in which to control owner participation and maintain order. Whatever method you choose is fine, just have a method in which to recognize owners and give owners the opportunity to speak. Secondly, you should provide as much information as possible related to the subject matter. I say this because a lot of times owners do not attend the board meetings where the actual discussion and considerations that lead to the decision to increase the maintenance fee or that led to the special assessment. It is important to have your documentation ready to show to the homeowners that you need to pass this special assessment. If you are replacing an item that breaks down or the roof, it does not hurt to have owners present at the meeting that are suffering from a leak in their unit. The owner affected by this roof leak will become an advocate for the new roof and the special assessment to cover it. In addition, have the invoices present to show the amount spent on those repairs. A professional opinion to show the cost savings by replacing the item versus repairing it is also helpful. As a qualified specialist, vendors are in a unique position to offer more details than you or your manager. You also want to provide the proposals that you have acquired from the different companies/ vendors. If it is an increase in the budget that is making the meeting contentious – provide evidence of the expenditures that caused the increase. If it was an insurance premium – provide copies of the invoices. If you are not able to bring these documents to the meeting, in the very least post them on your community website or ask owners to provide their email address so that the proposals can be emailed to them. Make it as easy as possible for the owners to access this information. Don’t forget to bring the minutes of past board meetings where these items were discussed or again, inform the owners that it is available to them at the association’s website. Do not chastise owners who did not attend past board meetings. They may not have been able to attend for a valid reason. But all of this is lost if you do not gain control of the meeting and stick with the agenda. As Board members you have business to discuss; business the affects the association. Your Board meetings is where you discuss this business. If you allow owners to run the meeting, you will never discuss that business and you will not achieve your goal. If owner is being disruptive, in a polite but firm manner inform the homeowner that he is being disruptive and is out of order. If the owner continues to be disruptive then ask the owner to leave the meeting. Everybody should follow the rules as they allow everyone the opportunity to get the information that they need. My experience has been that if you lay this groundwork, state the rules, you provide the documentation and you give everyone an opportunity to speak, the owners will respond positively. Do not forget to always consult with your attorney before implementing any of these rules so that he or she can guide you as to the proper way in which your Board can implement these procedures. Don't forget to visit our website www.alliedpropertygroup.net for more information.  Please like us on our Facebook page and send in your contact information to receive future blogs and information on upcoming educational seminars free to Board members.

CHAPTER 10: More Capital Ideas for Financing Your Deal (Part 1)   - When to Begin Meeting with Bankers - The Value of Your Board of Directors - Using Your Banking Business as Leverage - Types of Finance and Capital - The Care and Feeding of your Banking Relationship - Receivable Financing - Debt Financing VS Equity Financing   "The business community offers a universe of funding sources - but not one will ever come to you."

Rachel Chalmers VP of Marketing at Unitive and VC is on a mission to help companies around the world bring their hiring processes into alignment with their core values. She has over twenty years’ experience as a VC, technology industry analyst and journalist to apply to the problem. Recommended Reading: - Startup Boards: Getting the Most Out of Your Board of Directors, Brad Feld- Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City, Brad Feld- Startup Life: Surviving and Thriving in a Relationship with an Entrepreneur, Brad Feld- Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist, Brad FeldRachel welcomes anyone to chat with an interest in entrepreneurship, software, hiring, the psychology of being a women in the tech industry or any of the topics discussed in this episode. Twitter: @rachelchalmers

In this episode, I discuss what you should put on your board so that students, administrators, and others know what is going on in your classroom.  Stay tuned for interesting facts at the end! What is an essential question? Teddy Roosevelt as a young man – Fierce! Recording of Teddy Roosevelt – Library of Congress   Intro music […] The post LTH 012 – What to Put on Your Board appeared first on Let's Teach History.

In this episode, I discuss what you should put on your board so that students, administrators, and others know what is going on in your classroom.  Stay tuned for interesting facts at the end! What is an essential question? Teddy Roosevelt as a young man – Fierce! Recording of Teddy Roosevelt – Library of Congress   Intro music […] The post LTH 012 – What to Put on Your Board appeared first on Let's Teach History.

CHAPTER 6: Creating Your Dream Team (Part 1)     - No matter how good you are, you can't do it alone - Your Board of Directors - Retaining the Right Professionals - For the Right Price - Your Mission Statement   "The first method for estimating tthe intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him." ~ Niccolo Machiavelli

Craig Vodnik is a co-founder of Cleverbridge, a global subscription billing provider. Founded in 2005, Cleverbridge has grown to 300+ employees with offices in Cologne (Germany), Chicago, San Francisco and Tokyo. They have done this all without raising any outside money. At the beginning of his career in 1995, Craig served as the Webmaster of the Chicago Tribune, where he launched its first website. Outside of Cleverbridge, Craig helps develop other entrepreneurs as a mentor at 1871, Catapult Chicago, Junto Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Enterpriseworks Entrepreneur-In-Residence and as a board member of Hyde Park Angels. listen on iTunes listen on google play In This Episode You Will Learn: How they maintain their company culture with offices in different countries?  Why you should bootstrap for as long as you can? When is the right time to take venture capital? Why we need more risk taking in Chicago? What fantasy football can teach you about business? How to go about finding and cultivating mentors? Why he decided to join Hyde Park Angels and become an angel investor? Favorite Books: The Art of Negotiation: How to Improvise Agreement in a Chaotic World by Michael Wheeler On China by Henry Kissinger  Startup Boards: Getting the Most Out of Your Board of Directors by Brad Feld Selected Links From The Episode: Shradha Agarwal, Co-Founder and President of ContextMedia Chicago Venture Summit John Pletz, Tech Reporter at Crain's Chicago Business Illinois Tech Associate (ITA)  Geofeedia Rippleshot Occasion Marcin Kleczynski, Founder and CEO of Malwarebytes

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0147 And It Will Be About Handyman Contractors Enjoy Steady Profits, Low Risk, Long Term Wealth Handyman Contractors Are Very High Profit Low Risk Construction Niche. Lately we have been tracking how many new clients own and operate Handyman Companies and the results are surprising. We have always known them to be a high-profit low-risk type of business that for the most part is not as severely impacted by ups and downs of the economy. Nowhere near other segments of the construction industry When the economy slows a predictable shift takes place: Spec house builders start building custom homes and lose money because the dynamics of Spec Vs. Custom.  Custom home builders feeling competitive price pressure from spec house builders start doing remodels lose money. Remodel contractors feeling competitive price pressure from custom home builders become handyman and lose money. Handyman contractors notice some of their opportunities dry up so they tend to have more time for add-on sales. When the latest recession began in early 2009 contractors were hit especially hard and are just now beginning to recover. If you earn your living as a handyman here is some important information just for you starting with a Podcast interview of Dan Perry founder of Handyman Startup. As a Handyman contractor you can make a lot of money because you take care of the things most husbands, homeowners and some small retail stores hate doing because by the time they figure out what to do, make the required three trips to the hardware store they realize the time and energy they wasted could have been put to more productive use. Do it right and you can build a base of repeat and referral clients which can earn you a net income of over $75,000 and in many cases over $100,000 a year. If you are inclined to add workers the sky is the limit on your earning potential. Dan Perry Handyman Startup is one of the best sources of information for step-by-step how to setup and run a profitable handyman company. The key is being smart about where you put your time and energy. Do what you do best and outsource the rest. Don't try to save money changing your oil, filter and lube job when you can have it done at one of the quick-lube places. While they are doing it you can do some planning on your tablet, make some calls to line up more work or dozens other productive uses of your time. Keep a paper notepad and pen or pencil in your shirt pocket to jot down notes or if you prefer there are hundreds of "Apps" for your smartphone. I have found the notepad to be more efficient because it is quick and when I get back to office simply tear out the paper, do the task and recycle the paper. You do whatever is best for you. If you work the Realtor market there are several ways to get the word out that you can handle the buyer or sellers punch list to get the home ready for sale or purchase. On the most effective ways for handyman in the Northwest is Footwork Express. In other parts of the USA there are similar organizations. Finally get a good bookkeeper who understands what handymen do, someone who can keep your checkbook and credit cards balanced and reconciled with the bank, prepare payroll if you need it, prepare your Quarterly Tax Returns, discuss the differences between Sole Proprietor, Sub-S Corporation and Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) from a tax and growth perspective, someone and someone who can let you see your QuickBooks Desktop version on the internet 24/7 and provide ongoing business coaching. Handyman Construction Company Like Yours Has Unique Bookkeeping Needs Not Just Any Bookkeeper Will Do - Too often handyman construction company owners hire the wrong bookkeeper mistakenly believing all bookkeepers are the same. Nothing is further from the truth. Not all construction workers are the same. You would never hire a construction worker with a background in new construction commercial work to be part of your handyman construction company because they are trained to rip and tear, yell, get aggressive and bully everyone and everything in their way. The resulting destruction to you, your business, and the poor family or commercial building owner where you are working on would be extremely expensive for you. For construction bookkeeping you need people trained in construction bookkeeping. QuickBooks Setup - And choosing the correct QuickBooks Version is the most critical part of all because it is the foundation upon which your entire financial system is built. Put the wrong foundation under your business and it will not matter who is doing the bookkeeping because it will always be a mess and you will never get the reports you really need in order to operate and grow your business profitably. Your Board of Advisors and especially your banker will be unhappy; however, they may not say it outright, just that your loans, lines of credit and referral opportunities may be limited. Handyman Construction Company Owners - Need people trained in construction bookkeeping not someone with experience in regular bookkeeping. The difference between a Professional Bookkeeping Service and a Cheap Bookkeeper can cost you tens of thousands of dollars a year or more on your bottom line profit. We Know What To Do - For bookkeeping and reports for you no matter how you charge: Time and Material, Flat-Rate, Cost Plus, Not-To-Exceed, Underground, Rough-In, Trim, Milestones and several other methods. Job Deposits - Customer down payments can be input several ways. There is only one method that will help manage cash flow and save money on taxes.Simple Invoicing - Is what you need most of the time like the FREE Invoice Form you can download here  What You Can Expect From Our Handyman Contractor Bookkeeping Services: Professional Bookkeepers with over 10,000 hours of practice Job Deposit Tracking Quarterly Tax Returns Sales Tax Returns Payroll Processing Payroll Tax Returns, 941 and 940 Contractor Invoicing Work In Progress (WIP) Reporting Pay Application Invoicing For Remodel Projects Pay Applications For Tenant Improvement Projects (TI) Retention Tracking System Insurance Audit Support Service Optional scanner for sending paperwork to us with the touch of a button Five Key Performance Indicator Reports for monitoring your Contracting Company Business Processes Management Business Coaching - Someone who understands your business to talk with Construction Marketing Resources QuickBooks Setup For Construction Company Cloud based desktop version of your QuickBooks Cloud based document storage In The Long Run We Are Less Expensive Cheap Bookkeeper And We Offer Cloud Based Desktop QuickBooks Fully functioning QuickBooks desktop version Export to Excel and Word which is part of the service Print anything directly from QuickBooks, Word or Excel on your own printer  This Is Only The Tip - Of the Iceberg. Everything we publish in our blog posts, articles in other websites, and anything you can find on the web is nothing compared to what is available to you as our client. We show only the basic tools to open your mind to the possibilities that are available to you. The best finish carpentry tools in the hands of a golf professional without proper carpentry training will not produce anything near to what a skilled finish carpenter can. The same can be said about the best construction business consulting and accounting tools in the hands of a skilled finish carpenter. And I say that with respect and admiration for everyone in construction. When You Become A Client - Then we can tap into our resources of knowledge and strategy banks. We use the reports hidden in your QuickBooks in order to diagnose and understand your construction business and develop plans and help you implement a path to success for you and you alone because every contractor has unique Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (S.W.O.T. Analysis) that when understood can lead to a Strategic Roadmap which cannot help but make a lot of money. I trust this podcast helps you understand that outsourcing your contractors bookkeeping services to us is about more than just “doing the bookkeeping”; it is about taking holistic approach to your entire construction company and helping support you as a contractor and as a person. We Remove Contractor's Unique Paperwork Frustrations We understand the good, bad and the ugly about owning and operating construction companies because we have had several of them and we sincerely care about you and your construction company! That is all I have for now and if you have listened this far please do me the honor of commenting and rating podcast www.FastEasyAccounting.com/podcast Tell me what you liked, did not like, tell it as you see it because your feedback is crucial and I thank you in advance. You Deserve To Be Wealthy, Because You Bring Value To Other People's Lives! I trust this will be of value to you and your feedback is always welcome at www.FastEasyAccounting.com/podcast This is one more example of how Fast Easy Accounting is helping construction company owners across the USA including Alaska and Hawaii put more money in the bank to operate and grow your construction company. Construction accounting is not rocket science; it is a lot harder than that and a lot more valuable to construction contractors like you so stop missing out and call Sharie 206-361-3950 or email sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com Thinking About Outsourcing Your Contractors Bookkeeping Services? Click On The Link Below: www.FastEasyAccounting.com/hs  This guide will help you learn what to look for in outsourced construction accounting. Need Help Now? Call Sharie 206-361-3950 sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com Thank you very much and I hope you understand we really do care about you and all contractors regardless of whether or not you ever hire our services.Bye for now until our next episode here on the Contractors Success MAP Podcast. Warm Regards, Randal DeHart | Contractors Accountant We Remove Contractor's Unique Paperwork Frustrations

So a volcanic eruption halts your airline - Your Board betrays the company - Your professional women's organization gets raided by the FBI....Here is your chance to strut your leadership stuff.  Host Bart Jackson presents some of craziest and most puzzling dilemmas to ever threaten a CEO - each one absolutely true.   After each wincing problem is laid out, Bart reveals the solution applied by the actual leader in charge.  Think you have a better idea?  Call in and tell the world how this really should have been handled. Give us your best shot.  Tune in for some tales of the bizarre - and some of the cleverest leadership responses.      

This Podcast Is Episode Number 0105 And It Will Be About How QuickBooks Journal Entries Distort Construction Job Cost Reports Lately We Are Seeing An Increase In QuickBooks Journal Entries Journal Entries - Are a quick and dirty way to get transactions in without putting forth time and effort to enter each transaction. In the short run you save time; in the long run you can forget about accurate Job Cost Reports. Credit Card Statements - Are the most common example we see followed by vendor statements from lumberyards, Home Depot, Lowes, concrete suppliers, plumbing and electrical suppliers and others. The Bookkeeper - Shuffles through a pile of paperwork or electronic documents and finds a credit card statement and notices that it has a lot of transactions. Depending on how well the bookkeeper has trained the contractor is what determines whether the transactions are properly entered and the costs assigned to a job using the item codes or if there is one giant Journal Entry. Using Journal Entries - Means there is no place to record the Job Cost information which some contractors call Schedule of Values, CSI Codes, SOV, WIP and a bunch of other labels used to describe the terms that are common to both construction accounting and construction project management. We Have Seen - Hundreds of situations where a regular bookkeeper has put together one giant Journal Entry instead of properly coding and inputting each transaction and then told the contractor QuickBooks will not produce accurate Reports of any kind. In a few situations, the bookkeeper has suggested we should use our influence with QuickBooks to get them to fix the problem. We Do Our Best Not To Say - That we are looking at the problem, a bad bookkeeper not properly trained in construction accounting. Unless and until the contractor is willing to pay $25,000 to $50,000 for their education, and pay their salary for the time, they will spend in classroom instruction and homework the problem will not be solved.  However, for a fraction of the cost they could outsource the bookkeeping to us and not worry about it frustrated because they heard from someone else that we can make QuickBooks sing and dance and do amazing things and that Job Costing is only a tiny little part of what we do! We Can And We Do - Every day of the week and Job Costing is only one of the tips of the QuickBooks Construction Accounting Iceberg. QuickBooks Setup - And choosing the correct QuickBooks Version is the most critical part of being able to generate accurate QuickBooks Reports including Job Cost Reports all because it is the foundation upon which your entire financial system is built. Put the wrong foundation under your business and it will not matter who is doing the bookkeeping because it will always be a mess and you will never get the reports you really need in order to operate and grow your business profitably. Your Board of Advisors and especially your banker will be unhappy; however, they may not say it outright, just that your loans, lines of credit and referral opportunities may be limited. Four Things To Watch For That Could Be Killing Job Cost Reports   1. Are there more than three Journal Entries a month? 2. Are credit card charges and payments being recorded with Journal Entries? 3. Are supplier and vendor bills and payments being recorded with Journal Entries? 4. Are the Job Cost and Job Profitability Reports vastly different from the Profit And Loss Reports? We Have A Bookkeeping System - And checklists for everything and including a Quarterly Review Checklist to make certain all transactions are properly coded based upon the electronic and paper documents our clients provide us. If Your Intention Is - To someday sell your business and retire excessive Journal Entries will not help you get the best possible price because there are a number of financial ratio’s that will not calculate using Journal Entries. From An Accounting - Point of view there is nothing wrong with Journal Entries and many companies operate with a set of Journals, Ledgers and Sub-Ledgers and they generate financial reports and file taxes with no problems at all. From A Project Management - And business planning perspective the opposite is true because accounting looks backward into historical records to determine what happened and why. Project Management, Business Planning and Forecasting looks forward and bases projections on accounting records in the form of financial ratios, job Costing and uses S.W.O.T. Analysis to determine the best place to focus your company's limited resources in order to optimize profits. I trust this podcast helps you understand that outsourcing your contractors bookkeeping services to us is about more than just “doing the bookkeeping”; it is about taking holistic approach to your entire construction company and helping support you as a contractor and as a person. We Remove Contractor's Unique Paperwork Frustrations We understand the good, bad and the ugly about owning and operating construction companies because we have had several of them and we sincerely care about you and your construction company! That is all I have for now and if you have listened this far please do me the honor of commenting and rating podcast www.FastEasyAccounting.com/podcast Tell me what you liked, did not like, tell it as you see it because your feedback is crucial and I thank you in advance. You Deserve To Be Wealthy, Because You Bring Value To Other People's Lives! I trust this will be of value to you and your feedback is always welcome at www.FastEasyAccounting.com/podcast This is one more example of how Fast Easy Accounting is helping construction company owners across the USA including Alaska and Hawaii put more money in the bank to operate and grow your construction company. Construction accounting is not rocket science; it is a lot harder than that and a lot more valuable to construction contractors like you so stop missing out and call Sharie 206-361-3950 or email sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com Thinking About Outsourcing Your Contractors Bookkeeping Services? Click On The Link Below: www.FastEasyAccounting.com/hs Need Help Now? Call Sharie 206-361-3950 sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com In closing, I want to caution you that we may or may not be a good fit for your contracting company. This guide will help you learn what to look for in outsourced construction accounting. Thank you very much and I hope you understand we really do care about you and all contractors regardless of whether or not you ever hire our services.Bye for now until our next episode here on the Contractors Success MAP Podcast. Warm Regards, Randal DeHart | Contractors Accountant We Remove Contractor's Unique Paperwork Frustrations

Working and Communicating with Your Board, recorded February 8, 2011. Presenter: Joseph Reeves, AASB Associate Executive Director