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# [What makes a great board: A look inside the boardrooms of America](https://rhrinternational.com/rhr-insights/what-makes-a-great-board-a-look-inside-the-boardrooms-of-america)

 Written by [RHR](https://rhrinternational.com/rhr-insights/author/rhr) | May 21, 2026 5:00:00 AM

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