Board Foundations
Fall Is a Governance Reset - Are You Ready?
by: Brad AdamsPublished on: 01/09/2026Labour Day has a way of doing something no other date on the calendar does. It doesn't just end summer — it resets the clock. For boards, that reset is an opportunity too many organizations let slop by. Here's how to make the reset count.
Orientation Is the Beginning, Not the Job
by: Brad AdamsPublished on: 04/08/2026Most organizations do a reasonably good job of welcoming new board members. A binder or a portal with the governance manual, a tour of the strategic plan, an introduction to key staff, maybe an hour with the chair. Is that enough?
Culture Determines Performance
by: Brad AdamsPublished on: 07/07/2026Every board eventually asks the same question in different words: why isn't strategy translating into results? The answer is rarely the strategy itself. It's culture.
The Heart Behind the Work - Brad Adams
Brad Adams brings a grounded, people-first approach to everything he does at Breathe Training & Development. Read about what motivates and inspires him, every day!
