What CEOs Expect from Their Boards

For CEOs, a board’s support can make all the difference. But knowing what kind ofsupport to ask for isn’t always obvious.In this episode, Wayne Peacock, vice chair of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and theformer CEO of USAA, and Dona Young, a director on the boards of USAA, NACD, andSpahn & Rose, spoke with NACD director of governance content Mallory Bucher.Peacock and Young are cochairs of the NACD 2025 Blue Ribbon Commission. Peacockand Young are cochairs of the NACD 2025 Blue Ribbon Commission. Together, theydiscuss how boards can work with CEOs to create the conditions where both partiescan thrive. They also explore the ways directors can provide guidance withoutmicromanaging and why transparency is central to a high-functioning board-CEOrelationship.Host: Mallory Bucher, director of governance content, NACDGuests: Dona Young, NACD.DC®, director, USAA, NACD, Spahn &; Rose; cochair,NACD 2025 Blue Ribbon CommissionWayne Peacock, vice chair, Elizabeth Dole Foundation; former CEO, USAA; cochair,NACD 2025 Blue Ribbon CommissionRelated NACD Resources:  Building a High-Trust Board-CEO Relationship“Beyond the Appointment: Communicate CEO Transitions for Long-TermSuccess”“The Evolution of the C-Suite and Its Impact on Board Dynamics”Visit nacdonline.org for further research and information.