5 Qualities That Make a Good Board Chair

Lambeth Hochwald | Fortune | September 30, 2022

If you’ve ever attended a board meeting led by an effective chair, it probably becomes clear quite quickly that this person possesses a unique blend of skills—from diplomacy and intellectual curiosity to an uncanny ability to always keep the big picture in mind.

“These changes include the ever-present work from home topic, vaccines, sustainability, cybersecurity, workforce behavior, and the speed of digital transformation,” says Jeff Sanders, co–managing partner of the global CEO and board of directors practice at Heidrick & Struggles, a leadership advisory firm based in Chicago.

During this unprecedented time, punctuated by the Great Resignation and an ever-evolving pandemic, it’s critical to have a strong leader in every boardroom.

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