Host: Ann Laszewski, Leadership Development Manager, NYSSBA
Guest: Mark Snyder, Senior Leadership Development Manager, NYSSBA

Episode Description: In this episode of the President's Gavel, we’re talking about something almost every board member thinks at some point: “I wish I had known that when I first started.” We’ll share a few of those lessons—so you can lead with more confidence and maybe help the next new member avoid a few surprises along the way. We’ll talk about early challenges, a few unexpected realities and the kinds of insights that really only come with time—offering guidance to help you and the next generation of board members lead with more confidence and clarity.

Resources:
NYSSBA’s New Member Handbook: https://bit.ly/43EwshE

NYSSBA’s Onboard New Members Guide: https://bit.ly/3RzCI7M

NYSSBA’s Effective School Board Meetings FAQ: https://bit.ly/4vmR3Tq

NYSSBA’s Executive Session FAQ: https://bit.ly/4uFDizi

NYSSBA’s Public Comment Session FAQ: https://bit.ly/4fWi7o1

NYSSBA’s Social Media FAQ: https://bit.ly/4uFDwq8

On Board article: Congratulations on your election! Now what: https://www.nyssba.org/clientuploads/nyssba_pdf/presidents-gavel-podcast/06022026/congratulations-on-your-election-now-what-06022026.pdf

On Board article: How to maximize your impact in your first year on the board: https://www.nyssba.org/clientuploads/nyssba_pdf/presidents-gavel-podcast/06022026/how-to-maximize-your-impact-in-your-first-year-on-the-board-06022026.pdf

On Board article: Some things that I wish I had known during my first year on the board: https://www.nyssba.org/clientuploads/nyssba_pdf/presidents-gavel-podcast/06022026/some-things-that-i-wish-i-had-known-during-my-first-year-on-the-board-06022026.pdf

Schedule your Custom Board Retreat today! Contact Ellen Kramek at 518-783-3753 or via email at ellen.kramek@nyssba.org.

Have a question about today’s topic? NYSSBA Leadership Development Trainers are here to help! Send you your questions to ld@nyssba.org.

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