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

What if five words could fundamentally change how you show up as a leader — and how your entire team shows up with you?

In this episode executive coach R. Michael Anderson breaks down one of the most deceptively simple — and brutally honest — questions in leadership: Are you 100% in?

Most leaders think they're fully committed...but they're not. There's a world of difference between 99.9% and 100%, and that tiny gap is quietly costing you your focus, your credibility, and your team's performance. Michael explains why holding back even one small amount is holding you and your team back — and how that habit shows up more than you think.

In this episode, you'll learn:

-Why 99% commitment is not "almost there" — it's a leadership liability

-How to honestly audit the areas of your life and career where you're holding back

-What to do when you realize you're not fully in (and when it's time to disengage entirely)

-The exact conversation to have with your team to uncover hidden disengagement

-Why your 100% can't be conditional on what others do first — and what that says about your leadership

Whether it's your job, a project, your team, or a relationship — this episode will challenge you to stop playing it safe and start showing up with your whole self.

Episode Challenge (today you get two!):

Challenge #1 — The Personal Audit: Pick three areas of your life — your job, a project or committee you're on, and one key relationship. Be brutally honest with yourself: are you 100% in on each one? If not, identify the gap and ask yourself — is it closable? If it is, decide what it's going to take to get there. If it isn't, it's time to have a bigger conversation with yourself about whether to disengage.

Challenge #2 — The Team Conversation: Have the "100% in" conversation with at least one person on your team this week. Ask them directly: what percentage are you in, and what would it take to get you to 100%? Then listen. You may uncover something that's been unsaid for months — and that conversation alone could be a turning point for both of you.

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

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Do you want to join a board - but not sure where to start? In Part 1 of this masterclass, Michael sits down with Russell Dalgleish, one of the UK's most experienced board strategists, to demystify how boards really work and how you get a seat at the table.

In this episode you'll discover:

-The difference between a Board of Directors and a Board of Advisors — which one you actually need, and why getting this wrong can cost you

-How to land your first board position without paying a recruitment company — the simple, relationship-based approach that actually works

-What value you need to bring to get invited onto a board — it's not about your CV, it's about this one thing

-How to approach a company you want to advise — including the exact LinkedIn strategy Russell uses to get meetings with CEOs

-What to watch out for before you say yes — because not every board is worth your time, and Russell explains how to tell the difference early

If you're a senior professional looking to build a portfolio career, or a business owner who wants to understand how to build a board around your company — this episode is your starting point.

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:

Join the Executive Coaching Certification here

Executive Coaching Certification - 2026