Don’t Take it Personally
Hands up if you’ve ever felt personally offended or the ‘victim’ of something someone says to you. Or if you …
Read MoreFighting Fair in the Boardroom
Far too often, in many aspects of our life, we avoid discomfort like the plague. I believe that this is …
Read MoreBoard Shorts Podcast: Managing Conflict in the Boardroom | Ep. 04
Given that conversations around the board table can get a little heated and some issues can become quite contentious, we …
Read MoreBullying in the Boardroom
At what point does a robust conversation become bullying behaviour? I can imagine that it largely depends on two things: …
Read MoreHow to Build Your Self-Awareness in the Boardroom
The more time I spend in the boardroom, the more obvious it becomes about what separates a good leader from …
Read MoreDirector 101: What to Wear at Your First Board Meeting
When I was preparing for my first ‘proper’ board meeting, I was freaking out over what to wear. I actually …
Read MoreFive Questions to Ask About Your Board Culture
Much like your workplace, the culture of a team environment has a great effect on your – and others’ – performance …
Read MoreDirector 101: How a Board Meeting Works
Before I went to my first board meeting I thought that it was just going to be like any other …
Read MoreFive Common Mistakes Made by Board Members
Let me start by saying, I’m not here to throw stones. I have made these mistakes myself. And I have …
Read MorePersonal Presence in the Boardroom
Organisations run by a Board encounter a mix of personalities, experience and skill-sets when it comes to Board meetings. Richard …
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