For many family enterprises, the most visible part of a leadership transition is naming a successor. Choosing the right leader… Continue Reading From Spotlight to Stewardship: The Human Side of Family Business Leadership Transition
In our latest Purpose-Led CEO Interview Series, we spoke with Mitzie Hunter, President & CEO of the Canadian Women’s Foundation,… Continue Reading Leading with Voice, Courage, and Community: A Conversation With Mitzie Hunter
In this edition of our Purpose-Led CEO Interview Series, we sat down with Charles Brown, President & CEO of LifeLabs,… Continue Reading Charles Brown on Purpose, Trust and Courage as Leadership Imperatives
In our Purpose-Led CEO interview series, Watson Partner Tiffany Goodlet speaks with CEOs who lead with clarity and conviction, using… Continue Reading Seeing Around Corners: Lynn Smurthwaite-Murphy on Leadership, Strategy, and High-Impact Boards
In 2025, we launched Shaping the Future With… an interview series featuring directors speaking plainly and candidly about the real… Continue Reading A Year of Insights from Directors Shaping the Future of Governance
In our Shaping the Future With… series, we explore the perspectives of directors redefining governance for a world that won’t… Continue Reading Shaping the Future with Jill Gardiner
Boards and CEOs tend to agree: results count, and rewards should follow. But CEO performance is about more than just… Continue Reading Results vs. Impact: The Challenge of Assessing and Rewarding CEOs in Turbulent Times
We’re excited to continue the Purpose-Led CEO interview series under the Watson banner — a legacy we’re proud to carry… Continue Reading Purpose-Led CEO Interview Series: Cate Murray, President & CEO, Stem Cell Network
Welcome to “Shaping the Future With…”, a series where we open the boardroom doors to showcase the insights, experiences, and… Continue Reading Shaping the Future with Heather Munroe-Blum
A strong Board-CEO relationship is fundamental to organizational success. This article explores the inherent tensions in this dynamic – such as differences in responsibility, information access, and tenure – and offers practical strategies to navigate them constructively. By fostering trust, aligning on purpose, and establishing clear mutual expectations, boards and CEOs can transform potential friction into productive collaboration. The piece emphasizes the importance of a robust Chair-CEO partnership, regular feedback, and structured processes to ensure a resilient and effective leadership alliance. Continue Reading Strengthening the Board-CEO Relationship: Practical Strategies for Success
