Table of Contents

Foreword, Patrick Lencioni ix

Introduction: Boards Matter xiii

1 On the Edge 1

2 A Glimmer of Hope 15

3 The Secret Formula 27

4 The Enemy Within 43

5 Unraveling From the Inside 57

6 Rebuilding From the Ground Up 71

7 One STEP FORWARD, Two STEPS BACK 83

8 Expect More 93

9 Catching the Wind 107

10 Uncovering the Gem 119

11 Breakthrough 139

12 The Big Day 149

Afterword: Making Application 157

Recommended Reading on Governance 193

Notes 195

Acknowledgments 199

The Author 203 

About the Author

Jim Brown is a founding partner of Strive!—a leadership development firm that specializes in governance. With offices near Toronto and Cleveland, Strive! provides coaching and consulting services to boards and leaders across North America and in various countries around the world. Brown's seasoned wisdom and inspirational support have made him a trusted coach for leaders, and a sought-after speaker. Contact him at www.strive.com.

Reviews

"Brown delivers a creative analogy that can be applied to both the corporate and nonprofit arenas. Anyone who leads boards or serves as a member of a board should sit up and take notice of this wonderful book." (www.charitychannel.com, October 2008)