Gradually introduce small changes to deformalize and humanize Board meetings, while retaining the positive aspects of established customs. Try lightening things up via team-building activities.

“Do you know Excel?” ¶ “No.” ¶ “Could you learn?” ¶ “Probably not. I find it very difficult to learn things I don't already know.” Then, remembering the advice that I try to sell myself, I added, “But I'm sure I'd pick it up eventually.”

Sheila told her that John said musicians were like sleep camels when it came to that. They could stay awake for days when they had to.

Of these am I, who thy Protection claim, / A watchful Sprite, and Ariel is my Name.