Rajive Johri talks about what boards look for when choosing a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), which he describes as one of the most important board responsibilities. Some of the skills boards deem as critical skills include the ability to lead, not being afraid of challenges, being able to deliver successfully on a consistent basis and having the confidence to make the tough decisions. In addition, Jorhi talks about the importance of being passionate about the work and having high integrity. Jorhi discusses the role of the board in checking out each candidate thoroughly including talking with references.