“If you want to be a better, wiser and more independent board director, this book is your code-breaker and action plan. It’s your move.”
—Ed Whitacre, Chairman Emeritus, AT&T Inc., Former Chairman & CEO, General Motors Company
“Takes on the tough issues, like cyber security and executive compensation, in bold and straightforward ways. Provides some comprehensive and rigorous guidelines and tools for board performance and self-evaluation. A how-to book designed to support the can-do posture required of today’s boards. I will keep this book in my library and refer to it often.”
—Thomas W. Gilligan, Tad and Dianne Taube Director, Hoover Institution, Stanford University
“Spot-on guidance for those already successful in securing Boards, those aspiring to do so, or those who just wish to tune in and turn on to what governance is all about. Inspired writing from the mind and the heart, a smooth, easy and fascinating partly autobiographical read, loaded with facts important to learn or to be reminded. Neither understated nor exaggerated experiences show passion for getting it right and enjoying every step of the journey. I’ll recommend to my Board circles that they skip their next tedious seminar and read Board Games, instead.”
—Patricia L. Francy, former Treasurer, Columbia University, Current Board and Chair, Audit and Nominating Committees, The Old Westbury Funds of Bessemer Trust; Chair and Audit Committee Chair, Siebert Financial Corporation; Board Director of the Guttman Foundation and the Matheson Foundation
“John knows where boards have been and especially how their Audit Committees manage risk. Joe knows where boards must go and he brings equal depth and insight about the board’s Nominating function. Together, Montford and McCool pack a powerful statement on the independence of board directors – and how you can make a real impact on effective governance – in the pages of this book.”
—Roger Kenny, Managing Partner, Kenny Boardroom Consulting
“McCool and Montford have distilled years of experience with high level boards into this book– a how-to manual of the highest order. It is comprised of the type of information board members need to make an impact and feel confident in the process. Slip this book into your briefcase before your next board meeting!”
—Marcia Ballinger, PhD, Board Chair, Capella University