The Real Reason Your Board Feels Like More Work (It’s Not What You Think)

If your board meetings leave you feeling tense, depleted, or like you’re carrying the entire organization on your back, you’re not alone—and it’s probably not because your board members are “bad” or disengaged. In this episode, I unpack a quieter, more accurate reason board work feels exhausting. We’ll look at the hidden group dynamics that pull capable leaders into the role of “hero,” why competence can actually make board fatigue worse, and—most importantly—the small, realistic shifts...