15 Reasons Why Voluntary Committee Chairs Struggle
Episode 11, Jun 23, 2020, 06:00 AM
It has been said that the best way of improving your leadership skills, is to join a voluntary board or committee. And yet when everyone is voluntary then why should they do what you ask them to?
Deciding to be on a voluntary committee has the potential to be a wonderful adventure and an incredible learning experience. To freely give your most precious asset, which is your time, to support an organisation you believe in and has the same values as you, is something extremely rewarding.
Whether you are the current Chair, Deputy Chair, serving on a board, or seriously thinking about getting involved in one, then listening to this podcast episode will benefit you. It will save you future misunderstandings and frustrations and you will be able to achieve more and attract the ideal members to join you.
So why do good, hardworking and intelligent people sometimes struggle to lead a successful committee? Listen now to find out.
This was recorded in mid-June 2020 and we were all in the depths of the COVID-19 crisis. Obviously it affected how we did things, but all the principles apply.
If you liked this podcast episode, then feel free to share with those you care about. If you haven’t already then subscribe now, so you don’t miss out and always get the latest episode.
Thank you for taking the time to listen today.
You can find out more about Matthew Broomhead and read his blog at www.matthewbroomhead.co.uk
Written & edited by: Matthew Broomhead
Music: Matthew Broomhead : pre-2008 (using Roland 303) & 2020 (using GarageBand)
Deciding to be on a voluntary committee has the potential to be a wonderful adventure and an incredible learning experience. To freely give your most precious asset, which is your time, to support an organisation you believe in and has the same values as you, is something extremely rewarding.
Whether you are the current Chair, Deputy Chair, serving on a board, or seriously thinking about getting involved in one, then listening to this podcast episode will benefit you. It will save you future misunderstandings and frustrations and you will be able to achieve more and attract the ideal members to join you.
So why do good, hardworking and intelligent people sometimes struggle to lead a successful committee? Listen now to find out.
This was recorded in mid-June 2020 and we were all in the depths of the COVID-19 crisis. Obviously it affected how we did things, but all the principles apply.
If you liked this podcast episode, then feel free to share with those you care about. If you haven’t already then subscribe now, so you don’t miss out and always get the latest episode.
Thank you for taking the time to listen today.
You can find out more about Matthew Broomhead and read his blog at www.matthewbroomhead.co.uk
Written & edited by: Matthew Broomhead
Music: Matthew Broomhead : pre-2008 (using Roland 303) & 2020 (using GarageBand)