New Year. New Board

As we head into a new year. Here's some tips on working with your board:
Establish parameters with them; communicate frequently.
Be flexible and willing to change.
Anticipate board questions, know their hot buttons, learn their personal motivations.
Know what hill you are willing to die on.
Create an environment of trust so that real teambwork happens.
Develop your listening skills.
Invest the time and resources to train the board to look to the future.
Be consistent.