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While all effective board members understand and meet their basic responsibilities, truly exceptional board members do more. In addition to highlighting important behaviors to avoid, this resource outlines six characteristics of good board members, including
- focus on listening
- ask naïve questions
- serve as ambassadors for the organization
Download the full PDF on being a good member at BoardSource.