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Build Better Boards

Build Better Boards
Cooperative Boards
Governance
Member Engagement
CEO Succession
Board Governance
Cooperatives
Trust and Psychological Safety
Board Culture
Organizational Health
Future Proofing
Effective Communication
Disagreement In Board Meetings
Cooperative Governance
Succession Planning
Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Board Health
Board Assessment
Executive Search Firms
CEO Selection

The Build Better Boards podcast is created to help cooperative boards grow and thrive. Hosted by organizational health experts Richard Fagerlin and Keri Jacobs, PhD, each episode is conversational, with Richard and Keri sharing their experiences and tips on co-op governance and leadership. Inspired by their deep desire to help the co-op community meet today’s challenges, this podcast equips boards... more

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In this episode of Build Better Boards, the team recaps their season-long focus on CEO succession and evaluation. They reflect on why these topics matter even when a transition is not imminent and how the processes and questions explored can strength... more

In part two of this conversation on CEO evaluations, Dr. Keri Jacobs and Richard Fagerlin continue with guests Kevin Berchelmann and CEO Jason Brancel to explore how boards and CEOs build a process that is clear, fair, and genuinely useful.

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In this episode of Build Better Boards, hosts Dr. Keri Jacobs and Richard Fagerlin talk with guests Kevin Berchelmann and Jason Brancel about one of the board’s most important responsibilities—evaluating the CEO. This is part one of a two-part conver... more

In this episode of Build Better Boards, hosts Dr. Keri Jacobs, Richard Fagerlin, and Mitch Majeski reflect on insights from a year of podcast episodes. They explore shifts in board dynamics, director behavior, and leadership expectations, sharing how... more

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Jason Brancel
CEO with extensive experience in cooperative governance
Episode: 28 | Do CEO Evaluations Actually Work? (Part 2)
Kevin Berchelmann
Expert in CEO evaluation processes
Episode: 28 | Do CEO Evaluations Actually Work? (Part 2)
John Wright
Expert in executive search from Kincannon & Reed
Kincannon & Reed
Episode: 23 | No Unicorns: Navigating the Realities of CEO Searches.
Kevin Drury
Leader at Hedlin Ag Enterprises
Hedlin Ag Enterprises
Episode: 23 | No Unicorns: Navigating the Realities of CEO Searches.
Leigh Taylor
Expert from NRECA
NRECA
Episode: 23 | No Unicorns: Navigating the Realities of CEO Searches.
Courtney Berner
Executive Director of the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives
University of Wisconsin
Episode: 17 | Future-Proofing Finale: Member Engagement & Future-Ready Boards
Mitch Majeski
Expert in leadership development with experience in cooperative boards
Episode: 07 | Introducing Mitch + Future-Proofing Your Board

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Richard Fagerlin
Co-host and organizational health expert, focusing on cooperative governance and leadership dynamics.
Dr. Keri Jacobs
Co-host and organizational health expert, specializing in cooperative board governance and engagement.

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06 | How To?
Q: What questions can directors ask at the end of meetings?
Directors can ask reflective questions about what worked well, what didn't go well, and whether everyone contributed meaningfully.
06 | How To?
Q: What comes to mind when you think about where to begin?
You need to have a shared understanding of your purpose as a board and remind yourself of this in every board meeting.
13 | Member Connectivity and Meaningful Service: Creating Value in Board Service
Q: How does the future ask you to win?
The future requires boards to be proactive in creating an attractive environment for potential directors, enhancing the co-op's reputation to draw in members who are passionate about service.
13 | Member Connectivity and Meaningful Service: Creating Value in Board Service
Q: What shifts when a board starts to ask, what value does this service add to their life, to the director's life, instead of just how can a director add value to the co-op?
When boards focus on the value service adds to directors' lives, it fosters a mutually beneficial relationship where personal development and community service can thrive in tandem.
13 | Member Connectivity and Meaningful Service: Creating Value in Board Service
Q: How do engagement, employee satisfaction, community reputation, all influence who's willing to eventually serve on the board?
Employee satisfaction and community reputation directly impact the willingness of members to serve on the board, as negative perceptions can deter individuals from engaging.

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Focusing on the growth and success of cooperative boards, insights from this podcast revolve around essential topics such as CEO selection, succession planning, and the intricacies of cooperative governance. The hosts, who are organizational health experts, guide listeners through practical tools, strategies, and the importance of ongoing evaluation processes in leadership roles. They invite industry experts as guests to share their experiences, making the discussions rich with real-world applications and timely relevance within the co-op sector. The conversational format coupled with the hosts' expertise likely provides actionable insights for board members aiming to enhance their governance practices and leadership effectiveness.

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