This week, we speak with Erin McLeod, President & CEO of Senior Friendship Center. In this episode, we discuss her philosophy working with the board of directors, leadership style, and that board succession planning doesn’t always go as planned.
We also talk about her thoughts on transparent leadership, including staff in board meetings, and setting goals with the incoming board chair.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing Erin McLeod, President & CEO of Senior Friendship Center
04:50 How do you work with your board of directors?
08:40 How do you engage staff with the board?
11:30 Erin’s relationship with your board chair
13:50 The board chair succession plan doesn't always go as planned
16:20 Being the conductor of the organization
17:50 Annually mapping out the year with the board chair and going from 6 to 4 board meetings a year
22:00 How often do you interact with the board members?
23:30 How do you manage your calendar? 
28:30 Advice for a new CEO
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