Elected to a board, or thinking about running? Your Director Hat: A Guide to Serving as a Director on a Board is written for anyone considering board service, starting a term or already serving and looking for more insight. It is a comprehensive guide for REALTORS® and REALTOR® associations.

What’s Inside

• Your duties as a director: whom do you serve?
• Working with other directors: how to gain insight and influence
• Working with staff: your responsibilities and theirs
• Meeting preparation and participation: how to be prepared and most effective
• The organization and its power structure: who really has the power?
• Financial statements and their impact: reading and understanding the numbers
• Personal growth: how service benefits your board, your business and your personal life

Who It’s For

• Members thinking about joining a governing board
• New directors starting their service
• Sitting directors who want more insight
• Associations looking for a leadership orientation resource

About the Author

Greg Zadel has served on public and organizational boards of directors since age 17. His service includes 10 years on the Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District board as a member, Treasurer and President; the North Metro Denver REALTOR® Association as Director, Treasurer and President; and the Colorado Association of REALTORS® as a Director, Treasurer and member of the Executive Committee. He has also served as Chairman of the Board of Metrolist Inc., a regional multiple listing company. A graduate of the University of Denver, he has been Broker of Zadel Realty since 1980 and holds the GRI, CRS and CRB designations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it only for REALTOR® association boards?
No. It is written for anyone serving on a governing board, and the author draws on both public and REALTOR® association board experience.

Does it cover finances?
Yes. It includes a section on reading and understanding financial statements.

What format is it?
A paperback book.

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