(repeating) I have never had a board other than one consisting of people who are

(repeating)
I have never had a board other than one consisting of people who are actively involved in the business, be any value at all. In fact, every single external board member in every company I’ve built or worked for, has been a drag on if not an absolute detriment to the business. Because they nearly always have interests that are in competition with the business.

I use my boards. I seek universal agreement. If I can’t persuade my board, I don’t do it. If I can, that means I should.