The document discusses the importance of emotional connection in creating a productive board environment. It emphasizes that cohesive and effective boards foster a sense of safety, enabling collaboration and open communication. The author suggests that cultivating a positive board culture can lead to increased productivity and engagement among members.

1. CREATE A PRODUCTIVE BOARD

2. Think about your current
board, or one from the past.

3. Is the board cohesive and
effective?

4. Are you productive and
motivated?

5. Now, what if your board
members are disengaged
or aggressive and
argumentative?

6. How do you feel about
attending board meetings?

7. Are you satisfied with
your output?

8. Do you give it 100% or find
every excuse to skip a board
meeting?

9. Most boards have a mix of
these characteristics.

10. But what tips the scales one
way or the other?

11. EMOTIONAL
CONNECTION

12. Can one board member
make a difference if they are
warm and friendly in a hostile
environment?

13. Board members have a huge
impact on each other.

14. Emotions are contagious.
Each person’s emotional
responsiveness makes a
difference.

15. Studies show that most
productive boards are those
that know how to create
emotional connection.

16. They create safety for the
mammalian brain which
allows them to function and
collaborate.

17. And, share information and
discuss concerns openly.

18. And, be realistic at the
same time.

19. They don’t let issues simmer.

20. And, be realistic at the
same time.

21. They don’t get stuck in
negative cycles because they
are…

22. …able to stay accessible,
responsive and engaged.

23. Positivity and creativity
flourishes because they feel
safe.

24. Emotional connection is
what makes the board a truly
productive board.

25. Learn how to cultivate a
productive board culture in
the upcoming online course –

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