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Elevating Board Culture
By Mandy Wright
To be effective in the face of numerous challenges, boards must create a board culture that is agile, inclusive, and high-performing so that they can be prepared to take on these obstacles.
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The Director's Chair
The Dual Role of the CEO-Chair
In my 20-plus years of board service, I have seen successful and not-so-successful examples of combined CEO-chair board leadership structures. In cases of success, both the individuals involved and the business situation are well suited for the combined role...
Anna C. Catalano is an experienced board director of more than 20 years. She is currently a director on the boards of HF Sinclair, Frontdoor, Ecovyst, and Hexion, and is chair of the NACD Texas TriCities Chapter and a member of the NACD Corporate Directors Institute board. She is a frequent speaker on leadership, board governance, and innovation, and an active advocate for advancing women in business.
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