Successful Nonprofits Podcast

Are your board members causing more problems than they solve? In this mailbag episode, Dolph answers listener questions about dealing with difficult board members. Whether you're a board chair trying to keep the peace, or an executive director frustrated with a meddling board, this episode offers practical advice to help you refocus on your mission. Listen to this episode to hear how to: Enforce an "escalate together" rule to prevent being dragged into board drama. Facilitate conflict resolution without becoming a judge or referee. Recognize when it's time to fire a board member. This episode answers the following questions: How can I manage conflicts between board members without getting dragged into the drama? What strategies can I use to encourage board members to resolve issues independently? When should I escalate a board conflict, and when should I step back? How do I set boundaries with Board members? Links mentioned in this episode: How to fire a difficult board member [Blog Post | Apple Podcast