With more than 35 years of experience as a lawyer and over 15 as the top advisor to committees and senior executives, Liz Watson was named as one of the Top 100 Influential Women of British Columbia and one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada. She is the president and CEO of the largest governance firm in Canada, WATSON Inc., where they assist with recruitment, organizational framework, feedback to people, and governance training and consulting. Keep Reading Liz joins me today to share the secrets of effective board governance and how good management affects corporations, communities and, ultimately, countries. She explains how her company helps organizations perform better and shares some game-changing principles that would undoubtedly take your governance to the next level. "Good governance means we have smart people. We are aligned on where we're going. We know who makes decisions about what. And we have processes set up that we can make really good decisions on the board level. " - Liz Watson Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: How Liz got started in her line of work The definition of governance The primary role of the board of directors Why corporations have more impact than governments in many cases How governance changed since 2001 What Governing With Intention is and how it came to be Vital principles in Governing With Intention and why they matter How these principles affect and shape her as an entrepreneur Factors that contributed to her success Liz's Advice for Fierce Feminine Leaders: The relationship between the board and the management team is so important in figuring out how they make decisions together. Speak up about matters you feel strongly about. As you deliver smart and top-notch content, make sure it's also presented beautifully. Connect with Liz Watson: Watson Website Dial-Up Your Impact, Influence, and Income in 2018 Are you ready to take your leadership and influence to the next level in 2018? Join the Impact & Influence Leadership Lab for Women with Eleanor Beaton – the world's premier leadership training and implementation program designed specifically for female leaders! This is an 8-week mentoring program for professional, ambitious women in business who are ready to take their leadership skills to the next level and truly step into their power. Visit the Leadership Lab for Women website to see all of the amazing content, tools, and services you will receive by registering today to claim your seat at the table! Find Your Voice. Change Your World!  Do you want to be a confident, influential leader that others highly look up to and promote in your industry? If you aspire to have your voice and your message heard as a respected influencer, do not miss this 3-day leadership retreat Your Million Dollar Message: Find Your Voice, Craft Your Strategy, Change the World that's happening on March 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona! Grab your early bird tickets today by registering at YourMillionDollarMessageRetreat.com. Love the show? Let us know!  Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month's drawing!  And, if you really want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free 30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/Discover.

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