In the last of our series we Matt we talk about one of the most important people in the boardroom...the Chair. Youve probably heard the analogy about the board chair being like an orchestra conductor

Leah Fricke has a term for the meat she brings to her non-executive director roles: Deliberate Practice. Its about consciously and continually reflecting on what your board will need in 3 years, an

Here's another short episode with Paul sharing his wisdom to help you in your board career. This week, it's all about your why. As Simon Sinek's book suggests "Start with Why" but for us at Future Dir

Does the phrase corporate governance apply to non-profits, schools, community groups etc? Yes, but for many, it doesn't and Paul (solo this time) is here to explain why governance has a positioning

How does this impact us? is a question youll often hear in boardrooms. But less so, Who is the us? and Isnt the us also the environment and the community? or Should we think about what we can

Spotifys big drawcard Joe Rogan said some stuff. Stupid stuff. And because Joes values butted against their publicly stated ones. So whats a board to do? Today, FDIs Paul yacks with good friend M

Today is another joyful forum with Matt Fullbrook of Fullbrook Board Effectiveness and FDIs Paul Smith. This time, the questions squarely on what sort of director is the director the future needs? L

A weird cultural things emerged through the history and formality of boardrooms, which has made it a space that makes directors lonely. Vulnerability is seen as a weakness because comradery is weak.

Future Directors Podcast #69 Governing for Burnout Series Part 2 - How to create a workplace culture that limits staff burnout When people are working weekends and not taking leave, its clear mental

Future Directors Podcast #68 Governing for Burnout Series Part 2 - Burnout, board director to board director When a board is at their limits, they cant take their org to its potential. This is Part 2