INTRODUCING OUR NEW MEMBERSHIP OPTION 

#1 Embrace a mantra

“Show up, stand up, speak up” from Sheila Ronning, CEO & Founder of Women in the Boardroom, is a good one. So is “confidence comes through action”. 

#2 Practice discussing timely corporate boardroom topics with others

Immerse yourself in the small-table discussions happening at the 'Conversations in the Boardroom' series in Washington, D.C. on September 14th and in NYC on September 16th. You'll tackle topics like communication & engagement with stakeholder groups, the skill-set needed for compensation committees, and the importance of your brand for board service.

#3 Prepare extensively before meetings 

You must learn about the company, its history, competitors and industry-trends until you understand and can ask intelligent questions. Veteran directors say they like to be the best-informed person in the room because they gain confidence in themselves and respect from other directors.

#4 Identify your impact in the boardroom

Check out our Past Virtual Event ‘Identifying Your Skill-Set & Impact in the Boardroom’ to find out what specific skills you bring to the table.

#5 Speak up, selectively 

Find the balance between speaking too often and not enough. Speak only when you have something valuable to add, and always when you are concerned.

#6 Get guidance & feedback on what you have to offer

Learn how to get out of your comfort zone & into the impact zone with board coaching. Coaching is included in VIP & Prestige Memberships or as an add-on.

# 7 Connect with fellow directors

Build a relationship with your fellow directors and CEO so you are more comfortable giving your input on boardroom topics. However, no director should be beholden to an individual. Your mandate is the enterprise and its shareholders.

#8 Discover the 3 secrets to being a great speaker

Take your presentation skills from average to iconic! Watch this Past Virtual Event to learn how to overcome fear and become a great speaker & leader. 

#9 Stop focusing on yourself & focus on the company & its shareholders instead

Don’t stifle your ideas or opinions because of self-preoccupation about how others may judge them.  Your energy would be better used on the advancement of the company and its shareholders.

#10 Ask experts about what to do (and not do) in the boardroom

Expand your boardroom savvy virtually at an upcoming webinar where you can ask questions to our Board Coach Deb Nelms along with our CEO & Founder Sheila Ronning about 'What to Do (and Not Do) in the Boardroom'.

Join our LinkedIn group for regular discussions about corporate boardroom topics. 

Cybersecurity & data protection are hot topics in and out of the boardroom these days and VIP Member Linn Freedman is a leading expert. She has provided us with some data security lessons based off the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines that should be implemented in your business: 

#1 Start with security

#2 Control access to data sensibly & on a need-to-know basis

#3 Require secure passwords & authentication

#4 Store & protect sensitive personal information securely & use encryption in transit & at rest

#5 Segment your network & monitor who's trying to get in & get out

#6 Secure remote access to your network

#7 Apply sound security practices when developing new products

#8 Make sure your service providers & vendors implement reasonable security measures

#9 Put procedures & a team in place to keep your security current & address vulnerabilities that may arise

#10 Secure paper, physical media, removable media & mobile devices

#11 Secure your website

#12 Keep your board apprised of security efforts & needs

If you're looking for a cyber-security or other experts in the boardroom, let us know about your corporate board opening here. We have qualified VIP Members who are ready to serve.