#009: Do NOT Join a Board to Network!, with Doug MacGray
Everyone knows you join a board to network, right? WRONG! If you follow this conventional wisdom you won't actually bring your best self to the boardroom. This traditional approach dictates seeking the most high-profile opportunity available. Which probably won't lead to an organization or mission you're passionate about. Instead, focus on finding a board seat where the organization's mission aligns with your values. That way you'll bring your best to every board interaction. Networking will happen automatically. If you do a great job your peers will naturally share with others how invaluable you are as a director. On today's episode, you'll hear the wisdom of Doug MacGray. Doug has served on seven different nonprofit boards. He started down this path to network for business purposes. But he did it smartly -- Doug contributed his time and talent to causes he truly believed in. That allowed him to flourish in the role. Which led to a stellar reputation. Along the way, Doug has gained tremendous insight into what it takes to be successful as a board member. He shares all of those nuggets of wisdom with us. So, are you ready to turn your expectations upside down about why you join a board? Press play to hear Doug's nuggets of wisdom! Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Liked this episode? I would be really grateful if you'd take 30 seconds to leave me a review over on iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Plus, I love to give shoutouts on the show to everyone who submits a review. Just click here to review, tap “Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Links mentioned in this episode: Episode #008: The World's Most Successful Board Headhunter Tells All, with Charles King Episode #006: How to Get Boards to Seek You, with Jessie Saintcyr Episode #002: The Key to Board Success is Service, with Steve Bartlett How to contact Doug: dmacgray@ionadv.com; linkedin.com/in/dmacgray CompassIonAdvisors.com