There is a shift that is taking place in the boardroom from “who” should join to “what” is needed within the board to ensure solid oversight and readiness and help the organization maximize its success potential. Given the ever changing and complex business dynamics that have surged with the digital era, the introduction of disruptive […]
Assessments for Effective and High-Performing Boards
Do you belong to a board? How healthy is it? With the kick off of a new year, I invite you to encourage your board to conduct an annual leadership effectiveness assessment (if you haven’t already). Regardless of the type of board(s) you belong to (corporate, private and/or non-profit), your board(s) will heighten its/their […]
Board Governance: Taming the Unicorn
I was interviewed recently about “Unicorns” and board governance for the San Francisco Chronicle. As I reflected beforehand to organize my thoughts, I realized I had a blog post, and this is it. “Unicorns” are private companies with a $1B+ valuation based on fundraising. There are over 100 of them “backed by a bull market […]
CEO / Chair Synergy: The Four Pillars of a Solid Foundation
Both the Chair of a board and the CEO of an organization have great leadership responsibilities. As I shared in my blog “Be a Great Board Chair in 10 Steps,” it is important for all board members to be clear about their respective roles, notably the CEO and the Chair, and for these two […]
Serving on a Board? Here’s How to Be Great!
It’s a privilege to serve on a board. Serving on a board gives you the opportunity to really make a difference as the decisions you make can have such an effect on not just the organization but on individuals, families – even entire communities. You are a key contributor for the overall direction and strategy, which, in turn, […]