The Great Chair: A Window on Effective Board Leadership

The Great Chair speaks to a single issue—why board chairs are more important than ever for effective governance. This book tackles board leadership fundamentals, such as:

• How effective board chairs engage colleagues to reach consensus,
• How effective chairs lead the board so the board, in turn, fosters organizational effectiveness,
• The trick to ensuring a focus on the highest priorities,
• And—critically—how to build and sustain trust with the CEO and within the board.

With nearly four...