060: Ways the Board Chair and CEO partner in a crisis

This is a bonus episode--a moment with Mary.  In this episode I respond to an inquiry I received from a board chair asking what her role should be during a crisis. I had some suggestions all of which were prefaced by how important being in partnership with the CEO is for all of them. I discuss supporting the CEO in specific communications with both the staff and the board. Another key tip is to ensure the CEO takes care of herself. Stamina and resilience are so important during a crisis but require self-care to be sustained. Exploring how board members can use connections with community resources is also important. Here's a resource that gives nonprofits a method to develop criteria for staying focused on mission while making hard decisions when money is scarce: Nonprofit Sustainability  -- a useful book by Bell, Masaoka, and Zimmerman. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let me know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To get the free guide I created for you go to: 6 Steps You Must Know To Unleash The Potential of Your Nonprofit Board.