Comments on: ‘iBoard of Directors’ Solves Your Business Challenges

By: Lebo Moepeng

Lebo Moepeng — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:14:13 +0000

Hi Guys
This tool is briliant, just contemplating on it now just blows me away!
thanks!

By: Paul Williams

Paul Williams — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:53:43 +0000

Well put, Steve!
What I love about this technique is the flexibility. If you want/need to think in a particular fashion – include someone/something with those qualities…
Thanks for your comments.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:11:58 +0000

We often read and learn about people, and over time we gravitate to the same ones, but this idea pulls these influences together and empowers them to affect our lives directly. The focused energy is key. Thanks for sharing Paul.

By: Harry Hallman

Harry Hallman — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:27:12 +0000

John Moore
I need a Dr. Melfi after dealing with my board of directors. Oh wait I am the board of directors.
Paul Williams
Col tempo la foglia di gelso diventa seta.
So I will take your excellent advice.

By: johnmoore (from Brand Autopsy)

johnmoore (from Brand Autopsy) — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 03:09:10 +0000

Harry … try adding Dr. Melfi to your iBoard. You could always count on her to ask probing questions just like she asked Tony.

By: Paul Williams

Paul Williams — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 18:41:42 +0000

Harry…
Fugetaboutit.

By: Harry Hallman

Harry Hallman — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 11:39:50 +0000

I guess, in some ways, everone has an iboard. I had never thought of it in this manner though. Thanks for bringing that to me. To me it is called values.
The trick is to have an iboard of directors who are positive if you want positive results.
I have wished sometimes my iboard included Tony Soprano and his crew, but I guess my values out weigh my wishes. (:-)

By: Vikram Rajan

Vikram Rajan — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 03:44:05 +0000

Awesome way to use Role Models. I help lawyers, accountants, financial planners, real estate and health experts develop their personal brand — who they want to see in the mirror — through their own Role Model Collage.
You can hear step-by-step instructions on ViksMarketingBlog.com.
Great ideas with the iBoard!

By: Maureen Rogers

Maureen Rogers — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 03:38:50 +0000

Paul – I love the idea of imaginery and/or personal boards of directors. (Now I have to go off and figure out who’d be on mine.)
But it is also most helpful, especially for small, fledgling businesses, to have real, accessible, experienced business people who can help them thrive. Unfortunately,there are many who don’t take advantage of their “in the flesh” boards. They’re afraid that asking for help will demonstrate some weakness on their part.

By: Paul Williams

Paul Williams — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 01:05:15 +0000

Anna… Rene has got it right… and I know what you mean…
The question to ask is… “What would Martha do with this limited budget?”

By: Paul Williams

Paul Williams — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 00:57:12 +0000

Great feedback… Thanks, and keep it coming!
Having a board comprised of real, living business people… it will help you.
But if you want to do something remarkable you need to call on remarkable personalities…

By: Valeria Maltoni

Valeria Maltoni — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 20:56:54 +0000

Hi Paul:
The first time I heard this concept verbalized was at Fast Company Real Time in Phoenix where Jim Colling presented the concept for his new book: Good to Great.
Jim Talked about a Personal Board of Directors, which I already had, although I did not call it that way.
The imaginary part is an interesting concept. Many of us are inspired by others. I think also the idea is that if they made it, we can also make it. Many famous people started with really little, if you think about it.

By: David Reich

David Reich — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 18:52:32 +0000

My i-board would include someone who knows how to work with others collaboratively yet be good at improvising. A jazz musician like Dr. Billy Taylor would be perfect.
Definitely NOT on my i-board would be a grandstanding blowhard like Donald Trump.

By: Rene Zamora

Rene Zamora — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 18:26:53 +0000

Re: Anna Bellas question 070607. Do things on a smaller scale but by the same principles. A small condo can be built with the same quality as a mansion. What I read from Paul Williams is to focus on the character, qualities and values that the Iboard members use in making decisions and taking action. If we have all the money we need, it still requires wise use of this money to have it increase. What does Martha Stewart have/use/do that you could duplicate or emulate?

By: Ann Handley

Ann Handley — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:49:26 +0000

This is a great idea, Paul. It strikes me that the “i” in iBoard could stand for inspiration as well as imaginary. Love it!
I have to think on who my board would include…

By: Lewis Green

Lewis Green — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:24:06 +0000

I developed my iBoard in 1998. It’s first Chairman was Starbucks Howard Schultz and it vice-Chairman was Starbucks Howard Behar. Everyday they remind me that values are more important than profits.

By: Anna Bella

Anna Bella — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:00:52 +0000

I love this idea – it was also suggested to me by my business coach. But, my challenge is that all of my iBoard members are rich and famous – they can do and make anything they want, whenever they want.
So, my question is…how do you do things like Martha Stewart when you’ve got an MC Hammer budget?