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For new CEOs, few relationships matter more—and few are more complex—than the relationship with their board. The tone set in the first year can either establish the board as a powerful ally or create friction that slows progress.
In this episode of Leadership Lounge, Emma Combe is joined by three of our trusted leadership advisors Rusty O’Kelley, Anita Wingrove, and Ty Wiggins, to explore how new CEOs can build trust, alignment, and effective ways of working with their boards—and how that relationship evolves over time.
They discuss:
Why the CEO–board relationship is so critical in the first year of leadership
What new CEOs should seek to understand about their board before and during the transition
How transparency and candor build credibility and trust
Where conflict most often arises between CEOs and boards—and how to navigate it constructively
Ty Wiggins
Leadership Advisor, Russell Reynolds Associates
(01:45) Why the CEO–board relationship is critical in the first year
(03:10) How new CEOs should prepare for working with multiple board perspectives
(05:05) What to understand about the board during the selection and transition phase
(10:30) What effective transparency with the board really looks like
(13:40) How to share difficult news without undermining confidence
(16:20) The most common sources of tension between CEOs and boards
(18:55) Managing disagreement constructively and maintaining trust
(24:10) When and how to reset expectations with the board over time
(26:45) The most common mistakes new CEOs make—and how to avoid them
CEO Transitions | Russell Reynolds Associates
The New CEO | Russell Reynolds Associates
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