CREATE A PRODUCTIVE BOARD

Think about your current board, or one

from the past.

Is the board cohesive and effective?

Are you productive and motivated?

Now, what if your board members are disengaged

or aggressive and argumentative?

How do you feel about attending board

meetings?

Are you satisfied with your output?

Do you give it 100% or find every excuse to

skip a board meeting?

Most boards have a mix of these characteristics.

But what tips the scales one way or the other?

EMOTIONAL CONNECTION

Can one board member make a difference if they are warm and friendly in a hostile

environment?

Board members have a huge impact on each

other.

Emotions are contagious. Each

person’s emotional responsiveness makes

a difference.

Studies show that most productive boards are

those that know how to create emotional

connection.

They create safety for the mammalian brain which allows them to

function and collaborate.

And, share information and discuss concerns

openly.

And, be realistic at the same time.

They don’t let issues simmer.

And, be realistic at the same time.

They don’t get stuck in negative cycles

because they are…

…able to stay accessible,

responsive and engaged.

Positivity and creativity flourishes because they

feel safe.

Emotional connection is what makes the board

a truly productive board.

Learn how to cultivate a productive board

culture in the upcoming online course –

www.levelfiveexecutive.com