Into the Boardroom: How to Get Your First Seat on a Corporate Board
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (828 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1592986897 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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"I can make the necessary adjustments to better position myself for an opportunity in the future" according to Facts Only Please. Since this is the first book I've ever read on how to become a member of the board of directors, I don't have anything to compare it to. However, my five star rating comes from the fact that so much of what I read was an eye opener. Without this book, I would be tinkering about the edges of the knowledge it takes to qualify for board membership. Right now, I know I don't qualify. But, with the knowledge gained from this book, I can make the necessary adjustments to better position myself for an. "A "must read" for any executive!" according to Tom Guetzke. Whether you are a seasoned Board veteran or looking for your first seat on a Corporate Board, this book is full of insightful information. I found it to be a great executive read - full of practical hands-on information and experiential antidotes from CEO's and Directors from America's most respected corporations. Recently, the dangers of the "good old boy" corporate board have made top headlines and contributed to the downfall of major Fortune 100 corporations. "Into the Boardroom" is packed w. Fantastic Information Into the Boardroom is a quick, easy read with lots of practical advice. For example, my charitable contributions were always random and small, but the advice of picking one organization and making a difference is great. I will also study their annual reports to check out the board members before I send the check. I borrowed this book from a friend and found it so empowering that I ordered my own copyThere are so many good ideas in the book I know I'll re-read it many times.
Into the Boardroom identifies the six qualifications common to successful candidates for a director's seat, and explains how today's successful businessmen and women can get their first seat on a corporate board. Until recently, America's boardrooms have remained closed to all but a handful of directors ''in the club.'' Now, former Fortune 500 executives Dorothy Light and Katie Pushor reveal an insider's look at what goes on in the boardroom and how you can get there. CEOs and directors of some of America's most prestigious corporations share their stories of what really goes on behind closed doors, who gets selected to sit on a board and who doesn't, and why being a part of this influential group should be the goal of today's up and coming executives, professionals, and community leaders.
Allegedly a simple primer for neophytes, there's a lot of distilled wisdom for experienced board members and CEOs as well.''--Paul Volcker, Former Chairman, Federal Reserve Board ''Into the Boardroom crystallizes the role and responsibilities of a corporate board member. Board Services, Spencer Stuart ''The board of directors is not a club you can apply to join. Ranging from key questions of competence and potential conflicts to matters of appropriate personal behaviors, the advice is always clear, concise, and sensible. ''Into the Boardroom is a first class introduction into the opportunities and pitfalls for those