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Fundamentals:Legal Part 3

“If you change the way you look at things,
the things you look at change.”
-Wayne Dyer
- How Many: There isoftenan odd number (five or seven people) to help with voting.
- Who They Are: They have no business ties to the company, and are chosen based on their experience in the industry, a special skill set or expertise, or their ability to provide useful deliverables.
- Their Focus: They manage the CEO and formally approve all key company decisions. They support the company’s vision and protect the interests of the organization and its shareholders.
- Their Compensation: They are typically paid to attend meetings and reimbursed for travel expenses.
- Their Liability: They have a legal duty to the company and can be found liable if mistakes are made. Insurance is necessary.
- How Many: As many people as necessary to achieve goals and help grow the business.
- Who They Are: Generally they are mentors with specific industry knowledge. They possess specific skills that are missing in the organization.
- Their Focus: Priority is advising and assisting the CEO and top executives or managers.
- Their Compensation: They typically receive lower compensation for attending meetings than do a Board of Directors.
- Their Liability: With limited exceptions, they cannot be held liable for mistakes; therefore insurance is unnecessary.


The Five D’s: A Bonus 6th D
“Don’t Want to ’Do It’ Anymore”

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