Governance

Substance Over Form

Hindsight isn't insight — here's where private company boards quietly fall short.

The Cure for Bad Boards Isn’t No Boards

Board dysfunction is endemic because boards are run by people, but the answer to a bad board is a better one, built from directors who have learned their duties, not a founder left unchecked.

Bemis Manufacturing: Governing Through Generational Change

Chair Vesla Hoeschen and CEO Jeff Lonigro discuss governance transitions, radical transparency, and building trust between family owners and management.

Golden Corral: Building a Business for the Next 100 Years

Chair Easter Maynard and CEO Lance Trenary explain why culture, trust and long-term thinking remain the foundation of enduring private company governance.

Good to Great in the Boardroom: Confront the Brutal Facts

The best private company boards don't simply react to hard truths — they build governance practices that surface risks early, encourage candor and prepare the company for what's next.