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

08/07/2025 6 min

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Episode Synopsis

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 wrongSmart scripts for handling board requests without derailing your dayProven strategies for building trust, setting boundaries, and staying alignedWhether 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.If you found this analysis valuable, consider supporting the work behind Backstory & Strategy. Your contribution helps keep the content independent and accessible to all. It’s a simple way to say thanks—and to ensure more thoughtful, in-depth content in the future. Click here to show your support.