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109 | Surviving HOA Board Burnout!

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Find out how to manage stress, avoid burnout, and keep your HOA board experience rewarding and sustainable!
✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/

Serving on an HOA board is rewarding, but let’s face it, it can be EXTREMELY stressful. In this episode Robert and Julie examine how you can manage stress, avoid burnout, and stay engaged as a board member. Learn to distinguish urgent from important tasks, how to prioritize effectively, and the value of delegation. Plus, see why strong communication strategies and personal time are key to long-term success!

Chapters from Today's Episode:

00:00 Why is serving on an HOA board so stressful?

01:22 How does “always being on” drain board members emotionally?

03:15 What’s the difference between urgent and important tasks?

05:40 How can new board members manage overwhelming to-do lists?

08:20 What role does triage play in reducing board stress?

10:41 How can community managers help board members prioritize?

13:09 Why is delegation essential for preventing burnout?

15:30 How do board members manage community expectations?

18:02 How can strong communication strategies defuse stress?

20:40 Why do so many board members leave before their term ends?

23:12 How do self-care and personal time keep board members effective?

25:36 What are some creative ways to manage stress on the board?

30:02 Why is having a “North Star” so important for board success?

32:15 Final thoughts on managing stress while serving your community

Podcast Links:
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Watch On Youtube
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Call our 24/7 voicemail line at (805) 203-3130 or send an email or voice memo to [email protected]
Nominate yourself or a Board Hero you Know!
Board Hero Nominations
Boardmember Merch Store!

Connect with Hosts on LinkedIn
Julie Adamen
Kevin Davis, CIRMS
Robert Nordlund, PE
Support Our Sponsors
Association Insights & Marketplace
Association Reserves
Community Financials
Kevin Davis Insurance Services
Stokelight Video & Marketing
The Inspectors of Election

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Chapters

1. Why is serving on an HOA board so stressful? (00:00:00)

2. How does “always being on” drain board members emotionally? (00:01:22)

3. What’s the difference between urgent and important tasks? (00:03:15)

4. How can new board members manage overwhelming to-do lists? (00:05:40)

5. What role does triage play in reducing board stress? (00:08:20)

6. How can community managers help board members prioritize? (00:10:41)

7. Why is delegation essential for preventing burnout? (00:13:09)

8. How do board members manage community expectations? (00:15:30)

9. How can strong communication strategies defuse stress? (00:18:02)

10. Why do so many board members leave before their term ends? (00:20:40)

11. How do self-care and personal time keep board members effective? (00:23:12)

12. What are some creative ways to manage stress on the board? (00:25:36)

13. How does being part of a team help spread the workload? (00:28:11)

14. Why is having a “North Star” so important for board success? (00:30:02)

15. Final thoughts on managing stress while serving your community (00:32:15)

131 episodes

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Find out how to manage stress, avoid burnout, and keep your HOA board experience rewarding and sustainable!
✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/

Serving on an HOA board is rewarding, but let’s face it, it can be EXTREMELY stressful. In this episode Robert and Julie examine how you can manage stress, avoid burnout, and stay engaged as a board member. Learn to distinguish urgent from important tasks, how to prioritize effectively, and the value of delegation. Plus, see why strong communication strategies and personal time are key to long-term success!

Chapters from Today's Episode:

00:00 Why is serving on an HOA board so stressful?

01:22 How does “always being on” drain board members emotionally?

03:15 What’s the difference between urgent and important tasks?

05:40 How can new board members manage overwhelming to-do lists?

08:20 What role does triage play in reducing board stress?

10:41 How can community managers help board members prioritize?

13:09 Why is delegation essential for preventing burnout?

15:30 How do board members manage community expectations?

18:02 How can strong communication strategies defuse stress?

20:40 Why do so many board members leave before their term ends?

23:12 How do self-care and personal time keep board members effective?

25:36 What are some creative ways to manage stress on the board?

30:02 Why is having a “North Star” so important for board success?

32:15 Final thoughts on managing stress while serving your community

Podcast Links:
Full Episode List
Watch On Youtube
Engage in the conversation!

Call our 24/7 voicemail line at (805) 203-3130 or send an email or voice memo to [email protected]
Nominate yourself or a Board Hero you Know!
Board Hero Nominations
Boardmember Merch Store!

Connect with Hosts on LinkedIn
Julie Adamen
Kevin Davis, CIRMS
Robert Nordlund, PE
Support Our Sponsors
Association Insights & Marketplace
Association Reserves
Community Financials
Kevin Davis Insurance Services
Stokelight Video & Marketing
The Inspectors of Election

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Why is serving on an HOA board so stressful? (00:00:00)

2. How does “always being on” drain board members emotionally? (00:01:22)

3. What’s the difference between urgent and important tasks? (00:03:15)

4. How can new board members manage overwhelming to-do lists? (00:05:40)

5. What role does triage play in reducing board stress? (00:08:20)

6. How can community managers help board members prioritize? (00:10:41)

7. Why is delegation essential for preventing burnout? (00:13:09)

8. How do board members manage community expectations? (00:15:30)

9. How can strong communication strategies defuse stress? (00:18:02)

10. Why do so many board members leave before their term ends? (00:20:40)

11. How do self-care and personal time keep board members effective? (00:23:12)

12. What are some creative ways to manage stress on the board? (00:25:36)

13. How does being part of a team help spread the workload? (00:28:11)

14. Why is having a “North Star” so important for board success? (00:30:02)

15. Final thoughts on managing stress while serving your community (00:32:15)

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