Board Seat Guide
Journey to the Boardroom: A Step-by-Step Guide
Getting on a board is a journey that requires a clear intention and constant focus, as Athena member Meg Crofton knows well after joining the boards of notable companies like Tupperware Brands, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, and HCA Healthcare. Learn the 10 steps she took to land her first opportunity (and succeed when she got there) in this guide.
Board Seat Guide
A practical guide to successful board service
In this insightful and practical guide, experienced board director Meg Crofton shares ten steps to accelerate women leaders’ path to board service:
- Understand your guiding principles
- Develop your personal marketing tools
- Commit to being a lifelong student of board work
- Develop and leverage your network
- Prepare for your interviews / Onboard yourself
- Power up as a board member / Serve on a committee
- Evaluate your performance / Send the elevator back down
For women who invest in their career health.
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