Description: Bowen, former Mellon Foundation and Princeton University president, offers advice on the "machinery" required to run a board effectively, including the uses of committees and executive sessions, the handling of leaks, and the recruitment of new board members.
Brief description: William G. Bowen (1933--2016) was an influential educator and the author of more than twenty books, including Lessons Learned: Reflections of a University President, The Shape of the River, and Equity and Excellence in American Higher Education.
Review Quotes: Provocative and pragmatic . . . filled with wise counsel even for those already a CEO or member of a board.--Paul Volcker, former chairman of the Federal Reserve