Essays on Governance, is a practical, easy to read book featuring a series of thirty-six (36) essays on the strategic essence, philosophy, best practices and legal aspects of leadership and governance. At a time when our faith and confidence in our nation’s political and business leaders has reached historic lows, now is the time to reconnect with what it really means to lead and govern properly. Essays On Governance, features a collection of thoughts and insights for today’s leaders and board members of companies both large and small, public and private, as well as boards of non-profits and NGO’s and universities as well as from global government and political leaders. The book also features guest essays from selective thought leaders in the areas of governance, leadership, innovation, and risk management. Guest Essay: The Role of the Governance Lawyer (Lizanne Thomas, Jones Day – Atlanta) Guest Essay: Nine (9) Critical Questions A Board Must Ask In Connection With A Crisis or Regulatory Investigation (Henry Klehm, Jones Day, NY and Joan McKown, Jones Day, Washington, D.C) Guest Essay: Corporate Communications: Challenges and Opportunities In A Changing World (Dave Groobert, U.S. General Manager, Environics Communications) Guest Essay: Corporate Security, (Robert Dodge and Bruce Wimmer, Pinkerton Global Consulting and Investigations)Guest Essay. Information Systems and the Chief Information Officer (CIO) (By Neil Evans, (former CIO) Microsoft and Pete O’Dell, Swan Island Networks) Guest Essay: Corporate Boards And Understanding The CFO A Financial Lens, the CEO’s Conscience, and Gateway to Fiscal Understanding (Frank J. Walker, Baker Tilly) Guest Essay: The Critical Importance of Evaluating and Testing Employees (Bud Haney, CEO, Profiles International, Inc.) Guest Essay: Healthy Governance How to Build Healthy, Highly Effective Boards (Dr. Robert Rosen, CEO, Healthy Companies International) Guest Essay: Corporate Innovation: Measuring Readiness and Results (Dr. Donald Kuratko, Director JCEI) Guest Essay: Corporate Social Responsibility: From Being Best in the World to Being Best for the World, (Mrim Boutla, CEO, More Than Money) Guest Essay: The “Innovention” of Global Governance Models, (Jack Hughes – Principal, PHOENIX Financial & Advisory Services, LLC) Guest Essay: The Six Gut-Wrenching Questions Every Non-Profit Board Must Ask (Mario Morino, Chairman, Venture Philanthropy Partners) Guest Essay: The Essence of Entrepreneurial Leadership (Verne Harnish, Chairman, Gazelles International) Guest Essay: Turning The Tables: The SCALE Guide To Selecting The Right Board Members (Marissa Levin, CEO, Information Experts) Guest Essay: Looking Towards the Future: The Business Case for Effective Corporate Governance (John Sullivan, Executive Director, Center for International Private Enterprises (CIPE))