Introduction. Pay It Forward: The Purpose of This Book

 1. High Aspirations and Strong Results: The Bookends of Great Governance

 2. Understand the Role: Stewardship Thinking

 3. Understand the Enterprise: What Is a Company (School, Hospital ...)?

 4. Do the Right Things: The Substance of Great Governance

 5. Do Things Right: The Process of Great Governance        

 6. Embrace the Best of “Good Governance”: The Emerging Orthodoxy

 7. Other Voices: Interviews with Board Chairs, CEOs, and Experienced Directors

8. Conclusion: The “Vital Few” for Boards and Directors