Is Your Next Board Chair Prepared?
May 31, 2025
Research from BoardSource and others shows there is a significant gap in next board chairs being adequately prepared. To address this missing leadership preparation, I
Welcome to Hardy Smith’s blog, where he shares experience and insight learned through decades in the corporate world and advocating on behalf of nonprofits and associations across America.
Hardy’s mission is to help maximize the performance of nonprofits and associations and their essential leadership teams.
If you’re seeking to triumph over communication challenges, bring meaningful and manageable solutions to, and realize measurable results of your organization, this blog will give you more than ideas — it will maximize your team’s performance like never before.
Research from BoardSource and others shows there is a significant gap in next board chairs being adequately prepared. To address this missing leadership preparation, I
What are mission moments and how can they be used for developing stronger connections with board members? While reading Brian Quail’s book, The Ultimate Guide
Are your board meetings a turn-off or a turn-on for board members? Are they disorganized or poorly run? Do they fail to encourage active discussion?
My research has shown a negative board experience is a key influencer to board members not performing as expected. Furthermore, a less than positive experience
How can organizations continue to benefit from valuable board members after their board term has ended?
My heart attack experience helped me better understand the importance of nonprofit boards.
Nonprofits can get better results from board recruiting when they work in advance to find needed replacements.
Why is it important for nonprofit boards to future-proof themselves?
Nonprofits can greatly amplify their results if they have the benefit of a collaborative board.
Nonprofits wanting positive and productive boards can use these three tips to improve board recruiting results.
Research from BoardSource and others shows there is a significant gap in next board chairs being adequately prepared. To address this missing leadership preparation, I
What are mission moments and how can they be used for developing stronger connections with board members? While reading Brian Quail’s book, The Ultimate Guide
Are your board meetings a turn-off or a turn-on for board members? Are they disorganized or poorly run? Do they fail to encourage active discussion?
My research has shown a negative board experience is a key influencer to board members not performing as expected. Furthermore, a less than positive experience
How can organizations continue to benefit from valuable board members after their board term has ended?
My heart attack experience helped me better understand the importance of nonprofit boards.
Nonprofits can get better results from board recruiting when they work in advance to find needed replacements.
Why is it important for nonprofit boards to future-proof themselves?
Nonprofits can greatly amplify their results if they have the benefit of a collaborative board.
Nonprofits wanting positive and productive boards can use these three tips to improve board recruiting results.
