And Just a Few More Thoughts on Giving Back

Be careful of noisy members on charity boards. It is amazing to me how critical people can be of others’ efforts when on a board, especially given that these noisy board members seldom do any of the real work.

I have seen this happen often with charity events. Board members have strong opinions of what works and what doesn’t, and how to improve all aspects of an event. But when you want their time, they disappear. I have found it is better to work with the board members who give their time as well as their opinions. That is when real work gets done. The same holds true for committee work and board meetings. If you want to make an impact, get to know the people who truly put in the time to make a difference.