What You Should Know Before Joining a BoardThe chairman of the board and co-founder of Signature Bank sits down with Jessica Abo to discuss his career and his advice for people considering joining a board.

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Chairman of the board and co-founder of签名的禁令kScott Shay tellsJessica Abowhat questions entrepreneurs should ask themselves before joining a for-profit or not-for-profit board of directors, how to avoid "group think" and why being paranoid isn't always a bad thing.

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Jessica Abo

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Media Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Author

Jessica Abo is a sought-after media trainer, award-winning journalist and best-selling author. Her client roster includes medical and legal experts, entrepreneurs, small business owners, startup founders, C-Suite executives, coaches, celebrities and philanthropists. Visit www.jessicaabo.com.

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