#033: How to be the Tallest Duck in the Pond, with Mike Lorelli

Do you get a second chance to make a first (Board) impression?  No! And that's because there are only 70,000 Board seats in the US. And since only a fraction turn over every year (~8,500 seats annually) if you get the interview, you need to drive it home! What you need is a guide to help you make yourself marketable as a serious Board candidate.  And I've got the perfect guest today to help you: Mike Lorelli. Mike is on 5 Boards today.  He's also Masters Certified by both the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and the American College of Corporate Directors (ACCD). On today's show, Mike talks us through  Understanding your reasons for seeking Board work The right path to muscle-build your Board credentials Crafting your Board Bio  Creating your Board resume  Designing your LinkedIn profile  Crafting your value proposition Developing your elevator speech Going to market Mike's approach covers the critical interview questions and helps you crisply construct your answers, in a way that is natural to you. Click here to listen now! Let's Get Social!  I absolutely love connecting with listeners on social media. I'm most active on LinkedIn. (And yes, I do personally post and respond to my accounts!) This is a great way to hear my latest thinking, get the inside track on new products, and occasionally see a picture of my adorable toddler.  Resources Mentioned in This Episode FasterLandings Episode 24: What Is The Best Way to Land a Board Seat?