Running great board meetings isn’t just about holding the meeting—it’s about preparation, structure, and inspiring your team. This episode breaks down the “how” behind impactful board meetings, including the four core sections: vision, goals, marketing, and project planning. Dr. Bobby Ilijasevic and Dr. Lona Cook show how to engage your team at every level through clear leadership, personal accountability, and strategic vision casting. You’ll learn how to structure your board meetings for clarity, buy-in, and action—and how to create lasting momentum for your next 13 weeks.
Episode Highlights
00:59 – Kicking off Part 2 of the board meeting series: this time focused on the how-to structure and run impactful meetings.
02:02 – Dr. Lona shares her prep strategy, including a Google Form with check-in questions to collect team insights in advance.
03:25 – Dr. Bobby explains their Canva-based board meeting slideshow and how team members take ownership of different sections.
05:16 – Why sharing the leadership load builds team buy-in and prepares your team to lead more effectively in the future.
06:37 – How to structure the year: two “major” board meetings (annual/semi-annual) and two shorter, tactical “minor” ones.
08:37 – Running board meetings across multiple offices: balancing enterprise-wide goals with individual location needs.
10:16 – Breaking down the board meeting into four core parts: vision, goals/stats, marketing, and project planning.
14:55 – Dr. Bobby explains the concept of sequencing—choosing the right order of projects for maximum momentum and clarity.
18:28 – Dr. Lona adds how she uses the accountability grid to help team members identify wins, gaps, and project alignment.
25:36 – Final takeaways: Don’t gloss over vision and always come prepared. Preparation = buy-in and better execution.
27:25 – Dr. Sebastian welcomes Success Partner, Dr. Tabor Smith of Spinal Hygiene to explore how spinal hygiene boosts patient engagement and long-term retention in chiropractic care. Dr. Tabor shares his journey in transforming patient education, leading to the spinal hygiene movement. Learn key strategies like the Better Results Faster workshop and the 21-day Spinal Hygiene Challenge to improve patient commitment and outcomes.
Resources Mentioned
For more information about Spinal Hygiene please visit: https://www.spinalhygieneproducts.com/
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