How would you like to create your own board of trusted advisors or get onto other boards? This week’s show we have Callum Laing, an experienced entrepreneur, Founder and Best selling author. We discuss the importance of creating and joining boards of directors. He highlights the gaps in the current board system and the misconceptions surrounding board certifications. Callum emphasises the benefits of sitting on a board, including the opportunity to connect with smart individuals, gain industry insights, and enhance credibility. He emphasises the importance of having a strong why for pursuing board positions and highlights the value of connections, knowledge, profile, adding value, and leveraging opportunities.

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Takeaways

Board certifications are often irrelevant and unnecessary for most companies, and the focus should be on adding value.

Sitting on a board provides the opportunity to connect with smart individuals, gain industry insights, and build credibility

Leveraging board positions can lead to bigger and more lucrative opportunities

Setting up a board of advisors can be done for free and can provide valuable experience

Updating your profile with board experience can lead to more opportunities

Chapters00:00Introduction and Background of Callum Lang03:45Creating and Joining Boards: Filling Gaps in Leadership and Small Businesses11:42Debunking Myths: Certifications and Best Practices in Board Membership25:20Promoting Diversity in Boardrooms: Challenges and Opportunities26:42Recognising Overlooked Points28:52The Power of Creating Your Own Board29:43Interest in Getting on Boards35:56The Value of Being a Foreigner on a Board40:06Compensation for Board Positions44:43Leveraging Board Experience47:32Tying Compensation to Results50:55The Veblen Director Program and Boardroom Blueprint53:08Outro business strategist.mp3🙏 How To Support The Business Strategist 🎙️

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