# What Makes a Great Board Member: Part III | Bill Clendenen, Charlie Talbot & Michael Burcham on Turning Boards into Strategic Assets

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Published: 2026-02-11T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shorecp.university/podcast/bigger-stronger-faster/what-makes-a-great-board-member-part-iii/
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## Resource

In this episode, Bill Clendenen, Charlie Talbot, and Michael Burcham explore how CEOs can turn their boards into true strategic assets. They share practical guidance on building trust through transparency, setting realistic goals, and engaging board members outside the boardroom. The conversation focuses on how effective CEOs pressure test strategy, avoid surprises, and translate strategic plans into clear operational execution. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize that strong CEO board relationships are built on consistency, preparation, and open dialogue, enabling boards to support leadership, execution, and long-term value creation actively. Key Takeaways: CEOs maximize impact by using the board as a strategic partner through transparency, preparation, and consistent engagement. Trust with the board is built through realistic goal-setting, open discussion of challenges, and a disciplined, no-surprises approach. Keeping the strategic plan front and center aligns discussion, sharpens decisions, and connects strategy directly to execution. Strong board engagement happens outside the boardroom, where prewiring and one-on-one conversations reduce friction and improve outcomes. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 03:48 – Using the Board Strategically 06:28 – Keeping Strategy Front and Center 10:02 – Building Trust and Avoiding Surprises 15:25 – Pre-Wiring Decisions and Board Dynamics Listen to our podcasts at: https://www.shorecp.university/podcasts You’ll also find other Bigger. Stronger. Faster. episodes, alongside our Microcap Moments and Everyday Heroes series—highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique. Other ways to connect: Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blog Shore University: https://www.shorecp.university/ Shore Capital Partners:…

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