Doug Eadie presented to the Association Executives of North Carolina on building a high-impact partnership between the CEO and board of directors. He emphasized that effective governance requires the CEO to prioritize the board, spending at least 25% of time on governing matters. The CEO should act as chief capacity builder by strengthening the board's composition, skills, and performance management. Well-designed board committees aligned to key governance areas help prepare the board and engage members in meaningful work. Regular assessments and improvements are needed to continuously update the board's role in strategic planning, oversight, and stakeholder relations.