039 - Eyes Wide Open: Considerations Before Becoming a Board Member of a Non-Profit Organization with Michael McMahon

Thinking about joining a non-profit board? Dive into our latest episode where we explore the importance of participation, leadership, and the personal growth that comes with board membership in the trade show and events space. 

Time Stamps

  • 01:00 - Episode Intro
  • 03:52  - Value of Board Participation
  • 05:45  - Leadership and Governance
  • 07:08  - Challenges and Lessons in Board Service
  • 08:38  - Effective Board Member Traits
  • 13:40  - Volunteerism and Efficiency
  • 21:29  - Identifying & Developing Qualified Board Members
  • 24:14  - Balancing Board Work and Career
  • 29:22  - The Value of Engaging Volunteers
  • 33:07  - Advice for Emerging Leaders
  • 36:20  - Episode Outro

Snippets from the Episode

  • “You got to do the time to figure out where you fit in that space.” - Michael McMahon
  • “Be interested, not interesting.” - Michael McMahon
  • “Come in and add value and improve what it is that's already being done.” - Chris Griffin

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