More Praise for Boards That Excel

 

"The book provides insightful discussions of the necessary skills, attitudes, and knowledge that any board member must have. It gives well-structured coverage of best board practices. It also offers contexts for those practices by including insightful personal reflections on the role a board plays in organizational leadership from one who has thought deeply about it and actually experienced it in many important organizations."

—Paul Danos, Dean and Laurence F. Whittemore Professor of Business Administration, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and Director, General Mills

 

"Joe White and Dave Gray were the first nonfamily board members in our company's 100-year history. We attribute much of the growth and success to the insights and principles offered up in this outstanding book. Joe does not deal with the theoretical but, rather, the real and often difficult issues that boards and directors grapple with every day."

—Dan Gordon, Chairman, Gordon Food Service

 

"Boards That Excel is an essential resource for all directors, new and experienced, of both for-profit companies and not-for-profit organizations. It's the perfect blend of research data and real-world best practices and experience that can drive effective governance in an ever-changing environment."

—Mary Kay Haben, Director, Hershey and Bob Evans, and Trustee, Equity Residential

 

"Boards That Excel is a great book for students, investors, and directors to understand the essence of what makes companies tick. Joe White's insightful thoughts and observations can help anyone who reads them understand the impact directors and corporate governance principles can have on the corporation."

—Rick Hill, former Chairman and CEO, Novellus Systems, and Director, Arrow Electronics, LSI, Cabot Microelectronics, Tessera, and Planar Systems

 

"What I've come to appreciate over the years is that at the end of the day, good governance is an art. It improves with hours of practice and experience. As with the team game of basketball, one gets better sooner by studying from the masters. Joe White is a master—he is the John Wooden and Vince Lombardi of corporate governance."

—Mannie Jackson, Chairman, Boxcar Holdings; former owner and Chairman, Harlem Globetrotters; Director, Acorn Energy, EPIC Research & Diagnostics, and Arizona Diamondbacks; and former director of companies including Ashland Oil, Jostens, Reebok, Stanley Black & Decker, Transamerica, and True North

 

"Joe White is a leader in the increasingly important field of corporate governance. He is sought out as an advisor to major corporations, is a thought leader among academicians, and is an active participant in the boardroom. His book should be required reading for those presently sitting in the boardroom, those expecting to participate in the future, and those seeking the best thinking in the corporate governance world."

—Sheli Rosenberg, cofounder and former Director, Center for Executive Women, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and Director, Equity LifeStyle Properties, Nanosphere, Strategic Hotels & Resorts, and Ventas

 

"Joe White's book serves as a primer for new and seasoned board members. It is filled with relevant and personal anecdotes that provide valuable insights on how to function effectively on boards. It is a must-read for anyone who has said yes to a board invitation—and it should be handed out by those doing the asking."

—Tim Solso, Chairman, General Motors; Director, Ball; and former Chairman and CEO, Cummins

 

"As stewards of owners' interests, effective boards guide corporations to be creators of value. Boards That Excel walks readers through many critical leadership and governance issues based on the author's wealth of real-life experiences and academic knowledge. It leads caring corporate stewards to develop a comprehensive agenda on which excellent boards and directorships are built. Readers will agree that this is a 'must keep' reference book and will turn to it regularly."

—Bernard Yeung, Dean and Stephen Riady Distinguished Professor of Finance and Strategic Management, National University of Singapore Business School, and President, Asian Bureau of Finance and Economic Research

 

"Joe White's Boards That Excel is an in-depth effort to reconcile the importance of governance with the ultimate mission of a board of directors. Perhaps the most relevant of many insights in the book is the recognition that performance and return on investment are ultimate measures and that superior governance contributes to those positive results."

—Sam Zell, Chairman, Equity Group Investments, Equity Residential, Equity LifeStyle Properties, Anixter, and Covanta