The Board Edit

By Craig Wagner & Dawn Rochelle, MSW, LCSW

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The Board Edit is the podcast for anyone who wants to show up as the leader their board needs—steady, prepared, confident, and grounded in purpose. Hosted by Craig Wagner and Dawn Rochelle, co-founders of The Confident Company and authors of The Confident Board Member, this weekly podcast takes you inside the real dynamics of nonprofit leadership. No jargon. No ego. Just clear, practical conversations about what makes board service meaningful, effective, and aligned. Rooted in the SERVE + SMART™ Framework, each episode helps you strengthen the habits, mindset, and behaviors that elevate governance—whether you're preparing for your first board seat or working to raise the standard on the one you hold now. In every episode, you'll learn how to: Build trust, credibility, and alignment with your board Navigate tough conversations with clarity and confidence Recognize—and avoid—the habits that derail governance Strengthen accountability and decision-making Partner more effectively with senior leadership Apply SERVE + SMART™ in real board situations Improve culture, communication, and follow-through Lead with steadiness during uncertainty or crisis What makes The Board Edit different? It doesn't rehash the same "roles and responsibilities." It focuses on the human side of board leadership—the mindset, presence, and practical behaviors that shape culture and impact. This is real talk about what actually happens around the board table, how to navigate it with integrity, and how to build the kind of confidence that isn't a credential—it's a practice. Perfect for: Nonprofit board members, aspiring board members, CEOs, executive directors, board chairs, governance committees, and anyone who wants to elevate how they serve. If you believe better boards build better futures, you're in the right place. Subscribe to The Board Edit—and show up as the leader your board needs.

Episode Date
Boardroom Blind Spots: How Assumptions Undermine Good Governance
Jun 09, 2026
When the World Feels Heavy: Leading Boards with Authenticity and Courage
May 26, 2026
Self-Regulation: The Leadership Skill Every Board Member Needs
May 12, 2026
Better Board Meetings: Moving from Discussion to Decision
Apr 28, 2026
Robert's Rules: Finding Your Voice in the Boardroom
Apr 14, 2026
When Ego Shows Up: How Ego Can Edge Good Out in the Boardroom
Mar 24, 2026
Term Limits: How Long Should a Board Member Serve?
Mar 10, 2026
Beyond Time, Talent & Treasure: The Four Capitals of Board Service
Feb 24, 2026
The Board Chair Isn't the Boss: Leading Through Balance
Feb 10, 2026
Mind the Gap: What Board Members Know vs. What They Don't
Jan 20, 2026
The Bylaws as The Guardrails
Jan 13, 2026
Why Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast
Jan 06, 2026
The Five Types of Boards Every Leader Must Understand
Dec 29, 2025
Who Runs the Nonprofit? Board vs. Staff (and Why It Gets Messy)
Dec 13, 2025
How Many Boards Is Too Many? Serving Well Without Overcommitting
Dec 13, 2025
The Confident Board Member
Nov 28, 2025