Three ways to motivate your Board of Directors

Three ways to motivate board members. When there is ambiguity in direction, there is uncertainty in followers. Set a course to follow!

It’s striking when the topic of board engagement comes up in meetings with three different executive directors, and each have the same lament: how do I motivate my board of directors?

Clarify the mission: If the mission isn’t clear, the board won’t know what direction to follow. Work with them to review, refine, and articulate an action-oriented mission that t...