# Board of Directors MASTERCLASS (2 of 2) Creating Board Success with Russell Dalgleish

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Podcast: [Leadership Mindset 2.0](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leadership-mindset-2-0-7631501)
Published: 2026-03-25T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.rmichaelanderson.com/episode/board-of-directors-masterclass-2-of-2-creating-board-success-with-russell-dalgleish
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## Resource

You've landed the board position — now what? In Part 2 of this masterclass, Russell Dalgleish and Michael break down what separates a high-performing board from a dysfunctional one, and how to make sure your involvement counts. In this episode you'll discover: -How to spot a toxic board before you join one — the behaviours Russell watches for that tell him everything he needs to know -What board members actually get paid — from monthly retainers to equity to a crate of whisky (yes, really) -How to assert yourself from day one — why waiting to "fit in" is the biggest mistake new board members make -The warning signs of a board that's failing — and what a healthy, high-performing board actually looks like in practice -When and how to exit a board that isn't working — for both the member and the company If you're about to join a board, already on one, or thinking about bringing someone in — this episode will make sure you get it right. Resources: -Join the Conversation: Join our Leadership Mindset 2.0 community on LinkedIn or Facebook -Get Live Coaching: Move from listening to doing inside the Growth Leaders Collective. Start your $1 trial at RMichaelAnderson.com/GLC Connect with Russell Dalgleish Russell is a serial entrepreneur, global ecosystem builder, TEDx speaker and executive coach. He's the Founding Chair of the Scottish Business Network and Founding Managing Partner of Exolta Capital Partners, with a passion for helping entrepreneurs build communities around their brands for international growth. Website: russelldalgleish.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/russelldalgleish Email: russell@exolta.com Mentioned in this episode: AI Readiness Executive Briefing In order to sign up for the AI Readiness Executive Briefing on June 11th, click the link below. AI Briefing Regis…

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