Board Readiness

Our Board Readiness alum shares her journey from executive roles with Lifetouch and Tastefully Simple to TEDx speaker, strategic advisor, award-winning author and corporate director.

If you’re considering board of director service, check out this 30-minute podcast interview with Richard Dodson, LinkedIn Practice Lead for Navigate Forward.

We asked three experts to weigh in on the dos, don’ts and “must-haves” for great LinkedIn presence for executives seeking board of director roles. Perfect your profile with tips from Patti O’Leary and Richard Dodson of Navigate Forward and Jim Zuehlke of Cardinal Board Services.

While large, publicly traded boards make headlines, there are more opportunities with privately held organizations. Here’s a look at some of the nuances that can help board candidates and serving directors navigate the private company landscape.

Watch the video replay as Anne Sample and Jim Zuehlke share board readiness guidance for senior leaders.

Women remain in the minority for corporate board of director seats—but groups like the Women Corporate Directors Foundation are working diligently to change that. Their recent event, “Championing the Next Generation of Board Ready Women,” focused on the current board landscape and how women can better position themselves as strong candidates. We’ve captured key insights here.

Corporate board service at a public or private company can be meaningful and rewarding for senior leaders. But, moving from hands-on leadership to an oversight role means leveraging your skills and experience differently. Read Anne Sample’s article in CEO World magazine.

Navigate Forward’s Anne Sample and Patti O’Leary along with Board Readiness alum and experienced corporate director Shay Wyley share what it takes to land your first corporate board seat in this 45-minute virtual event.

Twin Cities Business honored Grabow as an Outstanding Director for her nine years on the Fairview Health Services board. She shared why board service is rewarding and what makes a good director.