176: A Little Bit Martyry | What a Nonprofit Executive Committee Should Actually Do
Your executive committee is doing all the work and making all the calls. The rest of the board just shows up and rubber stamps it. Sound familiar? This setup is more toxic than you think..
Meghan and I tackle two listener questions that hit the same governance problem from opposite sides. One from an overloaded exec committee doing everything themselves, and one from a frustrated new board member who feels completely shut out. Together they paint a perfect picture of why "the exec committee can just handle it" is a recipe for board drama, burnout, and disengagement.
Real Listener Questions…
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