DESTINATION DISCOURSE
Episode 71 March 5, 2026 · 57 min · with Bill Geist

Are You Committing the Three Deadly Sins of Board Governance?

Bill Geist on the three board-governance failures hiding underneath most DMO problems — and how to fix each one.

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Are You Committing the Three Deadly Sins of Board Governance?

Bill Geist is blunt: every major DMO problem traces back to the board, and most boards commit the same three sins — weak succession planning, non-existent orientation, and over-choreographed meetings that kill engagement before it starts. A practical masterclass for anyone navigating governance reform, political pressure, or the growing trust gap between destinations and the stakeholders they serve.

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