Episode
What CEOs Expect from Their Boards
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- BoardVision
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- Feb 25, 2026
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- 1182
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Summary
For CEOs, a board’s support can make all the difference. But knowing what kind of support to ask for isn’t always obvious. In this episode, Wayne Peacock, vice chair of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the former CEO of USAA, and Dona Young, a director on the boards of USAA, NACD, and Spahn & Rose, spoke with NACD director of governance content Mallory Bucher. Peacock and Young are cochairs of the NACD 2025 Blue Ribbon Commission. Peacock and Young are cochairs of the NACD 2025 Blue Ribbon Commission. Together, they discuss how boards can work with CEOs to create the conditions where both parties can thrive. They also explore the ways directors can provide guidance without micromanaging and why transparency is central to a high-functioning board-CEO relationship. Host: Mallory Bucher, director of governance content, NACD Guests: Dona Young, NACD.DC®, director, USAA, NACD, Spahn &; Rose; cochair, NACD 2025 Blue Ribbon Commission Wayne Peacock , vice chair, Elizabeth Dole Foundation; former CEO, USAA; cochair, NACD 2025 Blue Ribbon Commission Related NACD Resources: Building a High-Trust Board-CEO Relationship “Beyond the Appointment: Communicate CEO Transitions for Long-Term Success” “The Evolution of the C-Suite and Its Impact on Board Dynamics” Visit nacdonline.org for further research and information.