The #1 Rule for Any Leader: Be the Last to Talk

What is the number one rule for any leader? According to veteran board chair Deborah Rosati, it's to be the last to talk. In this masterclass on leadership and governance, Deborah explains why speaking first as a leader can shut down conversation and bias the room. As the founder of Women Get on Board, she also gives her honest take on the differences between male and female leadership styles, highlighting women's more collaborative approach. You'll learn the truth about the massive information gap between a board and management, and why being on a board is the ultimate "team sport." Check out the company: https://www.deborahrosati.ca

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🕒 CHAPTERS

00:00 - Male vs. Female Leadership: A Board Chair's Honest Take

03:03 - I Wanted to Be a Businessman, Just Like My Father

06:05 - Why I Became an Advocate for Women in Tech

09:22 - The "Power of Three": My All-Woman Board Experience

12:45 - Why the Boardroom is the Ultimate Team Sport

15:44 - Getting Honest Feedback Outside the Boardroom

18:29 - The #1 Rule for Leaders: Be The Last to Talk

21:28 - How a Great Chair Sets the Stage for Debate

24:16 - Your Board Only Knows 10% of What You Know

27:26 - "Noses In, Fingers Out": A Director's True Role

30:22 - The Hidden Dangers of an Investor on Your Board

33:23 - A CFO's Guide to Analyzing a Budget

36:08 - The Most Important Thing I've Ever Learned

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