Adaira Landry and Resa E. Lewiss are physicians who have written about small behavioral steps to help professionals navigate the workplace (2024). One recommended “small” step is to “identify and recruit your personal board of directors.” We agree with this idea, but we think the design and execution are far from a “small" step. Below, we discuss how you can structure one.

Gert Jan Hofstede was a Dutch psychologist at Maastricht University. He and his research colleagues identified six core aspects of national culture. One of those six variables is “individualism.” (2015). American readers won’t be surprised to learn that the United States is a highly individualistic culture, with a national myth admiring “rugged individualists.” Seeking assistance from others in this culture may be seen a sign of weakness, but the reality is that the pace of change in the 21st century is so rapid that many leaders seek out external perspectives. Such impartial groups include the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) or Vistage for CEOs. There is also a Chief Operations........

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