In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Nanette Fridman discuss:

• Expanding professional networks through board service
• The role of lawyers in board settings
• Enhancing board effectiveness through diverse skills
• Strategic relationship-building in nonprofit organizations

Key Takeaways:

• Serving on boards lets lawyers contribute to meaningful causes while boosting their skills and network, making their careers more fulfilling.
• Lawyers should assess board members for a diverse skill mix before joining to ensure the position offers personal growth and enrichment.
• Engaging with board members outside formal meetings helps build stronger relationships, increases collaboration, and generates referrals, benefiting both the lawyer and the organization.
• Lawyers’ leadership skills are highly valued in board settings, providing effective governance and offering increased visibility and networking opportunities.

"Lawyers are great board members. People love having them on the board, and they often are natural leaders. And so, they become board chairs." —  Nanette Fridman

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About Nanette Fridman: Nanette Fridman is an organizational strategist, facilitator, and executive coach known for her dynamic and empowering approach. As the founder of Effect Collective and the author of On Board and Holding the Gavel, she excels in helping organizations and leaders optimize resources, strategize for the future, and enhance governance. With a background in corporate law and advocacy, Nanette brings a wealth of experience and high energy to her work as a national speaker, trainer, and facilitator for diverse audiences, including management teams, boards, and emerging leaders.

Connect with Nanette Fridman:  

Website: https://www.effect-collective.com

On Board: What Current and Aspiring Board Members Must Know About Nonprofits and Board Service

Holding the Gavel: What Nonprofit Board Leaders Need to Know  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanettefridman

Is This Board For Me? Questions to ask: https://shorturl.at/3TilQ

Connect with Steve Fretzin:

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