Bill Rock
Bill Rock is the President & CEO of MLR Media.
Politics in the Boardroom
Chairs must ensure political discussions happen in respectful and productive ways.
Be Your Own Activist
Having fresh eyes provide an outside-in look can be helpful in getting an inside-out look.
Age Is Just a Number
One's birthdate does not determine whether they possess the skills to help a company succeed.
Informal Time, Significant Value
Some of directors’ most impactful time is spent in interim meetings, one-off calls and dinners
On a flight to a board meeting earlier this year,...
Setting the Agenda
At our Private Company Governance Summit in June, the conversation at my lunch table turned to the nature and scope of board agendas. While...
The Right Motives
I am often asked by friends and colleagues how to get on a private company board. I recommend MLR Media’s educational modules and conferences,...
Double Jeopardy
At our June 2021 Private Company Governance Summit, the CEO of a large private business recounted how he recruited a close friend to serve...
Private Companies Earn the Public’s Trust
In the summer of 2020, Gallup polled Americans on their confidence in U.S. institutions and, unsurprisingly, the poll showed Americans lacked confidence in almost...