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01 | Why Are We Here? The Importance of Knowing Your Board’s Purpose
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In this episode, hosts Richard Fagerlin and Dr. Keri Jacobs delve into the importance of board purpose within the Board Health Model. They start with the question, “Why are we here?” emphasizing that clarity on purpose is foundational for effective governance.
Key Takeaways:
- Purpose Drives Health: Richard and Keri discuss why aligning on purpose strengthens board health and supports organizational goals.
- Ends vs. Means: They highlight the need for boards to focus on outcomes (“the ends”) while leaving execution (“the means”) to management.
- Traits of Strong Directors: Key qualities like curiosity, introspection, and a big-picture mindset help board members serve the organization effectively.
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Meet Our Hosts
With unique backgrounds in organizational health and cooperative research, Richard Fagerlin of Peak Solutions and Dr. Keri Jacobs from the University of Missouri bring a wealth of expertise to Build Better Boards.
Their combined experience offers practical, actionable insights that empower co-op boards to navigate challenges, strengthen leadership, and truly thrive.
Richard Fagerlin,
Peak Solutions
