Four Ways To Clarify Boundaries Between CEOs And Board Chairs

One challenge many CEOs and board leaders face is navigating the often blurry line between staff leadership and board governance. Whether it’s a board president stepping in to make staffing decisions or an executive director weighing in on committee appointments, crossing these boundaries can cause friction, erode trust and ultimately impact the effectiveness of both roles. Both roles are vital to executing the mission and strategic goals of an organization.

Drawing from best practices from BoardSource and my 30 years working in nonprofit leadership and as a certified association executive, here are four practical ways to ensure your leadership roles are aligned rather than overlapping.

Read the four practical ways on Forbes.com.