Backstory & Strategy

The Skill No One Teaches You: Managing Your Board of Directors


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Every nonprofit leader learns fast: the board can be your biggest asset—or your biggest headache. In this episode, Yoni Greenbaum unpacks how to turn board dynamics from chaos into clarity, and why managing “up” is a skill too few leaders are ever taught.

Expect:

  • A clear breakdown of governance vs. management—and where boards go wrong
  • Smart scripts for handling board requests without derailing your day
  • Proven strategies for building trust, setting boundaries, and staying aligned

Whether you’re a CEO, senior staffer, or new to the nonprofit world, this episode is your crash course in leading through board complexity with confidence.

🎧 Tune in for practical tools and hard-won wisdom on building a board that actually helps you lead.


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Backstory & StrategyBy Yoni Greenbaum