Wow, what an exciting point for you in your sitch, TVS. Taking a break from the board seems to have done you well. I can imagine how good it must have felt to finally let all that out. You did your work and the time was right. There can be no questions in H's mind what is expected in your M now.
It seems he really doesn't want to lose you. (and who could blame him?!) Now I just hope he realizes how serious the situation is and starts doing the necessary work.
You laid down your rules. Continue to be strong, don't accept more limbo. I'm guessing you need to see some effort now. You've worked so hard for your M, you deserve a real turnaround. Oh yeah... and Bust On!
M: A really long time. Crisis: 5 years. She's still worth it.
Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. -Viktor Frankl