The Fortune 500 consists of the largest companies in the United States. Local giants like Walmart, J.B. Hunt, and Tyson make the list.
Each is guided by a board of directors — strategic advisors who help shape direction and drive results. Much of a Fortune 500’s success stems from the board's wise counsel.
If that’s true in business, how valuable would it be to build your own “personal board of directors” — people who offer strategic insight for your life and work?
I’d argue: incredibly valuable.
Solomon put it this way: “Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed” (Proverbs 15:22, NIV).
Therefore, reflect on who belongs on your board:
- A trusted friend
- A close family member
- A mentor a few stages ahead
Then, ask: what areas of my life need wise counsel?
- Soul
- Career
- Finances
- Community
Finally, take one small step:
- A coffee chat to reflect
- A text thread to brainstorm goals
- A phone call to process a challenge in work
Remember we aren’t made to navigate life’s challenges alone. An investment in the counsel of a personal board of directors is an investment in who you are becoming.