
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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In this episode of Build Better Boards, hosts Dr. Keri Jacobs, Richard Fagerlin, and Mitch Majeski explore what a director owes the board after voting no.
* Agreement and alignment are different jobs: Agreement is a yes or no on the decision itself... more
In this episode of Build Better Boards, hosts Mitch Majeski, Dr. Keri Jacobs, and Richard Fagerlin continue the principled-lens series that began in Episode 39, "Growth Through a Principled Lens: Part I." The conversation widens from growth to how a ... more
In this episode of Build Better Boards, hosts Dr. Keri Jacobs and Richard Fagerlin open a new series on running strategic decisions through the lens of the seven cooperative principles, using growth as the entry point.
* The dual mandate: Co-op lea... more
In this episode of Build Better Boards, host Richard Fagerlin talks with Byron Enix (retired President & CEO, American AgCredit) about what boards owe their organizations before, during, and after a CEO transition.
* The three real jobs of a direct... more
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Tackling governance, leadership transitions, and board effectiveness in cooperative environments, this show centers on practical frameworks for strengthening board performance. Episodes frequently explore CEO succession and evaluation, governance frameworks, and how to engage members across cooperatives, electric utilities, and related member-owned organizations. A standout throughline is turning high-level governance concepts into actionable practices, from agenda design and inter-meeting momentum to transparent candidate searches and leadership transitions. Guests span executive search, governance experts, and senior leaders with hands-on experience guiding boards through complex transitions, making it a valuable resource for board member... more
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Recent guests on Build Better Boards include:
1. Byron Enix
2. Sylandi Brown
3. Jason Brancel
4. Kevin Berchelmann
5. John Wright
6. Kevin Drury
7. Leigh Taylor
8. Courtney Berner
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