Received a text from @joshjames today that I wanted to share. Some CEO/founders actively block their executives from joining external boards. Others, as Josh did, actively & doggedly work to HELP their executives find external boards. Steve Jobs prohibited this...(more)

...but I favor Josh's approach. @Rich_Barton of @zillow is also quite committed in encouraging & promoting their executives into board roles. If you you read "Range" by @DavidEpstein, you know a breadth of exposure can directly impact creativity & innovation. Good, right? (more)

So helping your executives find board roles (1) helps them in their career path, & (2) will also be beneficial to your company. It's a win-win. If you are an ambitious/curious executive you should only join companies that support external BOD participation. (one more!)

Most importantly, Josh wanted me to let everyone know that @catherinewong would make an excellent board member! 20 years of experience in product/engineering at Omniture, Adobe, & Domo. "Epitome of 'Keep Calm and Carry On.'" https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinejwong/