Choose wisely and never rush to put anyone on your board. Establish term limits for your board members. I inherited a toxic, elderly board bully who thought she knew everything, and was resistant to change and new ideas. I established term limits after 3 years of her BS and booted her. You must do this in order to keep the board fresh and vibrant. Many who “serve” on a board are there to embellish their resumes, network and gain bragging rights. They are not in the least interesting in providing the resources, work or leadership the organization needs.
