Board of Directors
News and Articles About Board of Directors
Entrepreneurs ![Joel Trammell]()
How to Solicit Valuable Feedback From Your Board
Your board of directors can be a huge help, but only if you prompt them to provide the right type of input.
Young Entrepreneurs ![Caren Merrick]()
6 Steps Young Entrepreneurs Can Take To Join a Corporate Board
Serving on a corporate board can be a rewarding way to work hard, learn a lot and collaborate with extraordinary leaders.
Executive Change
COO of Embattled Theranos to Retire
The company is currently being investigated by several U.S. regulators.
Ask the Expert ![Jeff Golfman]()
Board of Directors vs. Advisory Board
Our entrepreneur expert Jeff Golfman breaks down each board and how founders can utilize them.
American Apparel
American Apparel Names Former Liz Claiborne Head as Chairman
The retailer had filed for bankruptcy in October following years of losses and the ouster of founder and CEO Dov Charney.
Yahoo
Activist Hedge Fund Starboard Launches Proxy Fight to Remove Yahoo Board
Starboard, which owns an estimated 1.7 percent of Yahoo, said it would nominate nine candidates as possible replacements.
Yahoo
The Yahoo Board Will Discuss Future of Company, Marissa Mayer During Meeting
There are rumors that the board is considering selling its core Internet business.
Leadership ![Kia Kokalitcheva]()
Theranos Restructures Board Amid Concerns About Its Technology
The blood testing startup has shrunk its board from 12 members to five, a move it says happened back in July.
Board of Directors ![Duncan Lennox]()
In Your Next Board Presentation, Here's What to Lead With: People
Sure, PowerPoint data presentations will impress. But what's your 'people strategy'?
Leadership ![Steve Tobak]()
9 Revelations About Toxic Leaders
If you're squeamish about dealing with ruthless, narcissistic, sadistic, maniacal, backstabbing slime-balls, executive life is not for you.
Sheryl Sandberg
Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg Joins Board of SurveyMonkey
The online polling company was recently run by Sandberg's late husband, Dave Goldberg.
Ready To Launch ![Lucy Marcus]()
A Startup Founder's Biggest Blunder?
Many business people -- from founders to established executives to onlookers -- misunderstand the role of boards and corporate governance, particularly for young companies.
Company Culture ![Erin McKelvey]()
How Can You Ensure That Diversity Starts at the Top?
Start by asking what kinds of people sit on your company board.
Women Leaders ![Mat Franken]()
Building a Board: Female Founders/CEOs Wanted
There's a clear, growing demand for women in leadership positions, so what are you personally doing to fill it?
