This week, we speak with Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Executive Director, Adrienne Bookhamer. This is not Adrienne’s first time being an executive director. In fact, her first go-round as Executive Director did not start off well. She almost ran the organization into the ground. However, she learned from her mistakes, resurrected that organization and is now an even better executive director.

This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to be an executive director or is a new executive director.

Timestamps:

(00:54) Interview Starts and Adrienne introduces herself

(02:40) Becoming an executive director and running the agency into the ground

(05:35) What would have helped you be more successful?

(13:00) What advice do you give to new executive directors?

(14:35) How do you approach the role differently now?

(17:20) As an executive director, find outside support 

(18:20) Joining an executive director support group

(20:10) Tips for creating a stronger relationship with your board of directors

(23:00) How a new board chair effects the executive director

(23:50) What role should the executive director have in the discussion of the selection of the next board chair?

(24:30) Last pieces of advice

(26:45) Recapping with Read

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