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How to Lead in the Boardroom

Sitting on the board of a public company has never been more challenging than it is today. Here's what it takes to rise above the rancor.

One of the many lessons of the Wall Street crisis is how tough it is these days to be a board director of a public company. Both Sarbanes-Oxley and the collapse of the financial markets have brought intense scrutiny — and higher stakes — to a once cushy position. In this package, we take a close look at what being a director requires today, who’s doing it right, and how to prepare for the role.

  • How to Prepare for a Directorship
  • Five Masters of the Boardroom
  • Five Tactics for Landing a Board Seat