24. Reshaping the CEO/Board Relationship with Make-A-Wish CEO, Richard Davis

It's time to think differently about navigating your board of directors relationship. Our latest guest shares his unique perspective from both sides of the CEO/board relationship.

As CEO of Make-A-Wish®, Richard Davis leads the organization and partners with the board to make big dreams come true and shape the vision for the organization’s future. As the previous Chairman and CEO for US Bank, and current board member for companies such as Mastercard, Dow Chemical, and Mayo Clinic Foundation, among others, Richard also knows what it takes to represent his shareholder’s best interest.

In this episode Richard shares strategies to help mitigate board politics, approaches to leverage the board as a resource, not just an oversight committee, and how to stock your kitchen cabinet - individuals who provide oversight and hold you accountable as well as bring their own expertise to the table when there is not a formal board.