Owner Advisory Board Member
Commitment to Excellence

As a member of the IVOLVE + THRIVE Owner Advisory Board, I understand that the value of this experience depends on the way each member prepares, contributes, follows through, and supports the board. This is a peer-driven environment built on trust, accountability, responsibility, and a shared commitment to excellence.

I agree to uphold the following standards:

1. Attendance and Presence

I agree to attend each monthly Board meeting, to arrive on time, and to remain for the full session. I understand that consistent presence is essential to both my ROI and the effectiveness of the board.

If I am unable to attend a board meeting, I will inform the facilitator in advance. Repeated absences, chronic lateness, or leaving early reduces the value of the Board for everyone.
For clarity and alignment, here are examples of acceptable and unacceptable reasons to miss a meeting:

  • Acceptable: Illness, pre-planned travel such as a vacation or trade meeting, or a family emergency.
  • Unacceptable: Prospect or client meetings, busy schedule, not feeling “up to it.”

2. Preparation and Topic Quality

I understand that preparation is essential for creating productive, high-value participation and contribution.

Prior to arriving at board meetings, I will have prepared to fully engage, having completed my Intermeeting Update, including and especially having thought of a powerful Owner Advisory Topic that will generate the greatest return on investment. If I am unable to think of a topic, I will contact the facilitator for assistance.

3. Peer Accountability, Cultural Ownership, and Excellence

I understand that accountability is the foundation of this Board and a shared belief that drives individual and collective results. This is a peer-driven environment built on excellence, responsibility, and a culture of ownership.

I agree to:

  • Hold myself accountable to the Board and to maintaining high standards
  • Hold my fellow board members accountable with respect, honesty, and care.
  • Follow through on my monthly goal and actions I commit to taking.
  • Support my accountability partner by meeting at least once between meetings and offering counsel, encouragement, and new perspectives.
  • Welcome feedback when my actions do not match my commitments.

I understand that shared accountability is how this Board maintains excellence and momentum. I accept responsibility for protecting the culture of the group and ensuring it remains a place of trust, rigor, growth, and high performance.

4. Contribution to the Group

I agree to contribute my insights, experience, and perspective to help other members move forward.

I will engage constructively, ask meaningful questions, challenge assumptions respectfully, and support others without judgment.

I understand that the value of the Board increases when each member participates actively and generously.

5. Focus and Respect

During meetings, I will be fully present, focused, and engaged. I will refrain from texting, emailing, or multitasking except in emergencies. If this becomes necessary, I will step out of the Board room.

I will respect the structure of the meeting, the facilitation process, and the time allocated to each member so that every person receives fair and productive airtime.

I recognize this is not a networking group, referral group, or social organization. I agree to refrain from self-promotion and pitching services to other board members. Any business conversations that arise should be organic, secondary to the work of the board, and grounded in mutual interest rather than solicitation.

6. Confidentiality and Safe Space

I will maintain strict confidentiality about all discussions, decisions, business details, and personal information shared during Board meetings or accountability meetings.

I will contribute to an environment where members feel safe being open, honest, and vulnerable without fear of judgment or disclosure.

I will keep an open mind and remember that we are all different and do my best to not judge others’ ideas, beliefs and/or opinions.

7. Proactive Engagement and Consistency

I will communicate proactively if challenges arise that impact my engagement and understand that consistency is crucial to the culture and long-term value of the Board.

8. Engagement Between Meetings

I understand that the value of the Board is created not just in the meetings, but also in the work I do between them.

I agree to:

  • Engage with my Board Book to track insights, actions, wins, and commitments.
  • Take meaningful action on the guidance and decisions made in the meeting.
  • Maintain momentum through accountability partner check-ins.
  • Reflect on progress monthly and prepare thoughtfully for each meeting.

9. Health + Wellness

I commit to prioritizing my well-being and recognizing when to seek any necessary support.

I acknowledge that prioritizing my own well-being is essential; failing to do so will compromise my capacity to serve others and manage my business effectively.

10. Initial 6-Month Commitment

I understand that it takes several months for board members to learn about one another’s businesses and develop meaningful relationships.

I agree to make an initial commitment of six months of active board participation. This is not a legal contract but a cultural expectation to ensure board stability, cohesion, trust, and meaningful progress for every member.

I understand that consistent action between meetings is essential to my results and to the strength of the group.

Affirmation

Should I encounter any difficulty in upholding this commitment, whether it be an internal struggle or a challenge with others, I commit to communicating with my facilitator or owner to seek assistance in resolving the challenge.