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The Truth About Joining A Board | Grit in the Boardroom

May 28, 2026 / 01:10

This episode discusses strategies for new board members during their first 90 days, focusing on relationship building, self-kindness, and adapting to board dynamics.

Key discussions include the importance of finding your feet in a new role and establishing chemistry with other board members. The conversation emphasizes that even confident individuals may feel daunted when joining a board for the first time.

Listeners are encouraged to be kind to themselves as they navigate the initial challenges of board membership. The episode highlights how modern boards are evolving and the value of past experiences in contributing to board discussions.

TL;DR

New board members should focus on relationship building and self-kindness during their first 90 days.

Episode

1:10
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What would you say would be some
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valuable things for somebody to bring to
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the table if they're joining a board,
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maybe in the first 90 days? What would
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you say that they should really be
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thinking about and
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working on?
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And joining a board can be a daunting
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thing. I mean, it it is daunting to the
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even to the most confident and
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especially if it's your first rodeo,
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your first board and stuff. And um
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you know, it's I would say
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almost be kind to yourself. You will
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wobble.
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You know, any board or any position I've
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gone into, you know, the the first few
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days you're trying to not even the first
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few days. I mean, the as you say the 90
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first 90 days or whatever, you're
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finding your feet. You're understanding
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your building chemistry with others.
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Those relationships are really important
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and will put you in stand you in good
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stead moving on forward. The modern
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boards these days or the way the boards
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are evolving all the experience you've
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had
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>> [music]
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[music]

Episode Highlights

  • Navigating Board Membership
    Joining a board can feel overwhelming, especially for first-timers. It's important to be kind to yourself during this transition.
    “Joining a board can be daunting, even for the most confident.”
    @ 00m 17s
    May 28, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • Joining a board can be daunting, even for the most confident.
    The Truth About Joining A Board | Grit in the Boardroom
  • Be kind to yourself. You will wobble.
    The Truth About Joining A Board | Grit in the Boardroom

Key Moments

  • First Board Challenges00:17
  • Be Kind to Yourself00:31
  • Building Relationships00:49

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