A Personal Board of Directors

Most successful organizations realize the importance of establishing a BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The Board of Directors is a devoted group of individuals who will champion the organization. Their diverse background offers the organization a depth and breadth of insight and expertise. Sometimes their involvement is as simple as advice, while at other times their involvement takes on a much more active role. In theory, the end result is that the organization reaches a higher level of achievement and success.

What if you recruited your own PERSONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS! What if you surrounded yourself with a select group of individuals who would champion your development and success! What if you regularly invited these individuals to have a special role in your life! Each member of this board would offer unique insights and perform a unique function. Sometimes their function would be to serve as your sounding board, other times their function would be to actively use their own special expertise for your benefit.

Who would be ideal for your PERSONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS? Consider identifying individuals by roles or functions that they could fulfill. Choose 6 to 8 roles/functions from the list below that would best promote you and your mission. Then identify individuals for your Board of Directors who will help fill that function.

Possible roles and functions

Someone who encourages you to think about your future.
Someone who has connections that can help you.
Someone who is creative and has good ideas.
Someone who brings some expertise that you find lacking in yourself.
Someone who encourages you to accept challenges and take risks.
Someone who is your cheerleader, taking pride in your success.
Someone who will provide you with honest feedback about your action and behavior.
Someone who encourages you to consider your health--both mental and physical.
Someone who encourages you to play.
Someone who encourages you to tend to your spiritual self.