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Let's All Help Control Runaway CEO Pay. Well, Maybe Not The Shareholders
Does your company have a "pay for performance" compensation contract with the CEO? Do you think shareholders should have a say in how much a CEO is paid? |
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Still Battling, But a Lot Less with CEOs
Tell us the key areas of disagreement in boardrooms today. Do you find CEOs more or less willing to listen to boards today than in the past? |
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The Hours Spent Nitpicking Come at a Cost
Does compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulations distract you from thinking about your company's future? Given the workload of director service these days, have you had to cut back on other things you used to do? |
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Information and People Our Boards Need Today
Do you get enough information about customer satisfaction and employee morale? How many women or people of color serve on your board? |
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Heading Off Trouble —And Confronting It When It Crops Up
How can directors best monitor a company and ensure that it is practicing good governance? What do you do when you see a red flag, such as the need to restate earnings, missed strategic goals, or employee lawsuits? Have you ever had to question a company's ethics? |
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Regrets, We Have a Few
If you could change one thing about board service, what would it be? Looking back on your years as a director, what tough decisions make you proudest—and which ones would you make differently now? |
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Beyond Our Wildest Expectations
What's the most surprising thing that's ever happened to you as a director? |
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Directors to Lobbyists: Stop Picking Our Pockets
Many board members say it's time to dismantle an influence-peddling system that favors special interests over the national interest—and not just because lobbying costs billions. |
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Beyond Golf: Sports That Sharpen Your Business Skills
Tennis, basketball, running, and other physical challenges can help board members and top executives do their jobs better. How? Many say that sports provide important clues to character. Plus: Events and resources for business professionals who want to get in on the sports action |