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Listen "98. How to Thrive as a Board Member with Mark Stewart"
Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode, Mark Stewart is sitting down with me. He shares his background and journey to Agriculture Future of America (AFA), explaining how he transitioned from higher education fundraising to his current role through networking connections.
Mark described AFA's mission and highlights how AFA enhances students' networks and aids in career pathway exploration.
We also dive deep into board governance. Mark shares insights from his experience across various organizations. He shares the importance of understanding different board structures and the critical need for proper vetting before joining any board.
Mark stresses the significance of board member characteristics, highlighting critical thinking and objectivity as essential qualities. He cautions against joining boards solely to solve specific problems, emphasizing the importance of believing in the organization's mission.
You'll learn the three main aspects of board responsibilities if you're looking to serve.
Resources & Links:
Author Patrick Lencioni
A Bit of Optimism Podcast
Cultivating Leaders- AFA Podcast
Be A Maker School
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Connect with Mark:
Visit the AFA website
Connect with Jessie:
Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv
Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest
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Mark described AFA's mission and highlights how AFA enhances students' networks and aids in career pathway exploration.
We also dive deep into board governance. Mark shares insights from his experience across various organizations. He shares the importance of understanding different board structures and the critical need for proper vetting before joining any board.
Mark stresses the significance of board member characteristics, highlighting critical thinking and objectivity as essential qualities. He cautions against joining boards solely to solve specific problems, emphasizing the importance of believing in the organization's mission.
You'll learn the three main aspects of board responsibilities if you're looking to serve.
Resources & Links:
Author Patrick Lencioni
A Bit of Optimism Podcast
Cultivating Leaders- AFA Podcast
Be A Maker School
Join The Directory Of The West
Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description
Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship
Email us at [email protected]
Join the Of The West Email List
List your jobs on Of The West
Connect with Mark:
Visit the AFA website
Connect with Jessie:
Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv
Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest
Check out the Of The West website
Be sure to subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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