7 days ago
- Business
- Harvard Business Review
Building Trust with Your Board
The HBR Executive Playbook on forming strong, long-lasting relationships with your directors. by
Beth Goody
Strategic alignment between a CEO and their board starts with one crucial element: trust. Without trust, the board is more likely to second-guess leadership and slow down momentum. When trust is strong, CEOs are more likely to speak openly about their challenges, and boards are more likely to provide clarity, perspective, and sound judgment, especially in moments of uncertainty.