Begging for forgiveness....

I told one of my international clients who is currently in the US about my favorite quote today "It's better to beg forgiveness than ask permission" - Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper. It came to mind after trying to decide if we had enough Board approvals to make an executive hire (where timing was critical).

One of the most facinating things I get to see is the dynamic between entreprenurial new executives and their Boards. It is often a strange dynamic...and it has been interesting to watch my CEO clients navigate the waters and "grow up" with their boards. I haven't read much on...and would welcome any recommendations on any that guides to Board involvement throughout certain stages of growth. I am talking to one of my favorite client Board members tomorrow....and will ask his view....will report back then....