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by Keith D. Dorsey (Author)
Empower your journey to the corporate boardroom with practical guidance and real-life examples.
The Boardroom Journey: Practical Guidance for Women to Secure a Seat Table by Dr. Keith D. Dorsey offers a clear, actionable roadmap for women at any career stage to strategically build a path to the boardroom. The evidence-based strategies and inspiring success stories presented throughout this book have been gleaned from interviews with hundreds of current corporate board members. Specific tactics are outlined for early career professionals shaping their leadership journey, mid-career professionals navigating their way to the C-suite, and current and retired C-suite executives actively seeking their first (or next) corporate board seat. This book helps readers navigate the nuances of these journeys by moving from theoretical insights to actionable advice.
The Boardroom Journey is an invaluable guide that helps women assess their personal motivations for career growth and board service, identify suitable boards, and enhance their board readiness through assessment tools and exercises. The book also offers strategies for building and leveraging a network of mentors, sponsors, and allies to gain support and boost confidence throughout the board journey.
Inside the book:
- Discover strategies to effectively prepare for board service
- Gain insights on how to present and differentiate oneself via five types of capital
- Learn how to build and leverage a support team
The Boardroom Journey is perfect for anyone aspiring to bring their unique perspective to corporate governance. The evidence-based strategies offered here give readers a proven method for charting an intentional path to executive service and securing a seat at the corporate boardroom table.
Front Jacket
The Boardroom Journey: Practical Guidance for Women to Secure a Seat at the Table delivers a clear, actionable blueprint for executives, founders, and business leaders at all career stages who are serious about entering corporate board service. Drawing from evidence-based strategies, research insights, and interviews with seasoned board members, Dr. Keith D. Dorsey unveils the essential steps to navigating the complex and often opaque world of board service.
Inside the book, you'll learn:
- How to strategically position yourself for board candidacy based on your experience, industry, and value proposition
- The five types of capital you need -- director, human, social, commitment, and cultural -- and how to leverage them for board success
- How to assess your board readiness and develop a step-by-step action plan to land your first or next board seat
- Networking and relationship-building strategies to connect with board influencers, sponsors, and gatekeepers
This book moves beyond theory to execution, offering self-assessments, goal-setting frameworks, and real-world examples that help you chart an intentional and effective path to board service. Whether you're an early-career professional, a seasoned executive, or a founder looking to expand your governance experience, The Boardroom Journey provides the roadmap to securing your seat -- and making a lasting impact in the boardroom.
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Praise for THE BOARDROOM JOURNEY
"The Boardroom Journey helps aspiring directors envision their future and take actionable steps toward securing their place. A vital contribution to governance and leadership."
--DR. ALEXANDRA R. LAJOUX, Chief Knowledge Officer Emeritus, National Association of Corporate Directors and Founding Principal, Capital Expert Services
"Breaking into the boardroom isn't about luck -- it's about strategy, preparation, and execution. The Boardroom Journey provides a clear, step-by-step roadmap for executives and leaders looking to secure and thrive in board roles."
--SHELLYE ARCHAMBEAU, Fortune 500 Board Director, Former CEO, author of Unapologetically Ambitious
"Keith Dorsey provides an essential roadmap for executives looking to secure a corporate board seat and contribute to ethical, forward-thinking leadership."
--JESSICA N. GROUNDS, CEO, Corporate Directors Forum; Co-Founder Mine The Gap and Running Start
"A game-changing framework for women at every stage of their career looking to secure a seat at the boardroom table and lead with impact."
--CAROLE K. CRAWFORD, CFA, Chair Emeritus, 100 Women in Finance
"Keith Dorsey delivers precisely what every executive seeking a board role has needed -- a one-volume insider's take on how boards work and how to secure a seat at the table."
--RALPH WARD, Publisher, Boardroom INSIDER
Author Biography
DR. KEITH D. DORSEY is a boardroom strategist, author, and thought leader in corporate governance and executive leadership. His research and insights uncover the pathways executives take to board service, helping them navigate the complexities of securing board seats. An experienced board member, he also leads a coaching and membership community focused on execution and accountability -- helping leaders apply what they've learned and take action in their boardroom journey.
