The Imperfect Board Member - Reviews
So what are people saying about Jim's book The Imperfect Board Member? Here's a taste of what leaders in business and governance around the world are saying...
The Imperfect Board Member is a splendid book, rich with wisdom and insight. The disciplines outlined go well beyond the "quick fix" checklists to the broader purpose of the board and the character of the leaders. Given its wonderfully accessible style, this book will surely become a staple for board leaders intent on "sharpening their saws" and developing a healthy, synergistic board.
Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 8th Habit
Most books about boards are yawns. The few that are readable often lack substance. The Imperfect Board Member is unique in that it is both captivating and truly helpful. Every leader should read it.
Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church and author Courageous Leadership
Everyone wins with good governance -- countries, corporations, and community groups. In a compelling style like no one before him, Jim Brown helps leaders understand the keys for boardroom excellence. The Imperfect Board Member ought to be required reading for people on every type of board. The great thing is it won't need to be "required" -- it's such a fun book, every leader will "want" to read it.
Jim Balsillie, Chairman and Co-CEO of Research in Motion (RIM)
and Chair of the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
I know no board members, myself included, who won't learn valuable lessons from Jim Brown's book The Imperfect Board Member. Don't miss it!
Ken Blanchard, Coauthor The One-Minute Manager® and The Secret
The Imperfect Board Member by Jim Brown is a highly perceptive, eminently readable, engagingly human book on how boards and directors can improve their performance. In a breezy conversational style that uses dialogue invitingly and often, the author explores with sensitivity and a light touch not only the standard ingredients but also the more subtle nuances of excellence in both corporate and not-for-profit governance.
William A. Dimma, Author Tougher Boards for Tougher Times
and Chairman, Home Capital Group Inc
Finally! A book about boards that isn’t boring!
Patrick Lencioni, Author The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Thanks to Sarbanes-Oxley, boards have become active. The Imperfect Board Member clarifies sharply the lines of what boards need to do and what management needs to do. The time has come for the two groups to work together and yet keep independent.
Ram Charan, Coauthor Execution and author Boards that Deliver
Being a good board member is often hard, unrewarding work. How timely that Jim Brown, a real student of the director's role, is sharing his best thinking. And how refreshing that he has embedded his wisdom in a compelling and entertaining story. You'll enjoy and profit from The Imperfect Board Member.
John Beckett, Author Loving Monday and Chairman of R.W. Beckett
For too long, regulators and critics have presumed that tinkering with metrics like board size and director independence is the key to governance excellence. But it's not enough. Good governance is the product of skillful board members working well together with a solid grasp on the corporate strategy. In The Imperfect Board Member, Jim Brown captures this reality artfully. Read this book and discover for yourself the disciplines of governance excellence.
Richard Leblanc, Coauthor Inside the Boardroom
It's hard to overestimate the difference between an excellent board, a mediocre board, and a failing and complacent board. But all three have this in common: each of their board members is imperfect. What makes the difference? A clear vision of what a board is for, and how a good board functions. Jim Brown's new book is the best resource I know of to convey that vision. What The Five Dysfunctions of a Team does for staff members this book can do for boards - from charitable organizations to local churches to educational institutions to professional associations.
Brian McLaren, Author A New Kind of Christian and A Generous Orthodoxy
I've consulted with, served on, and even chaired boards in the profit and not for profit sectors for over twenty-five years. Most boards are well-intended, but confused at best, about their roles and responsibilities. I'm delighted to recommend The Imperfect Board Member to help board members and leaders to be confidently on-purpose.
Kevin W. McCarthy, Author The On-Purpose Person and The On-Purpose Business
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