Boardroom Legacy
The Weinbergs of Goldman Sachs and the Evolution of Corporate Governance
$59.50
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
29 December 2026
Summary
“A timeless, wise, and readable study of governance.” - Morgan Housel
“An unexpected gem of a book.” - William D. Cohan
Boardroom Legacy traces the origins of modern corporate governance through the ideas and example of Sidney J. Weinberg and his son John L. Weinberg – legendary leaders of Goldman Sachs and among the most influential directors of the twentieth century.
At the centre of the book is the first publication of John…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781804095003 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1804095001 |
| Author: | Lawrence A. Cunningham |
| Publisher: | Harriman House Publishing |
| Imprint: | Harriman House Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 29 December 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 229mm |
| Audience Age: | 18 |
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Critics Review
A timeless, wise, and readable study of governance. – Morgan Housel, bestselling author, The Psychology of Money
An unexpected gem of a book. – William D. Cohan, bestselling author, Money and Power: How Goldman Sachs Came to Rule the World
Cunningham has unearthed foundational documents that — graced with his beautiful introduction — present the origins and urgent questions of what we now call corporate governance. – Roger Lowenstein, bestselling author, Buffett
Stunning – Donald Graham, Chairman Emeritus, Graham Holdings Co.; former publisher Washington Post
A fascinating and engaging read that brings the history of board leadership to life. – Mary Francis, Corporate Secretary and Chief Governance Officer, Chevron Corporation
A must read for directors and those interested in corporate governance. – Glenn Hubbard, Russell L. Carson Professor of Economics and Finance, Columbia University; former Chairman, President’s Council of Economic Advisers; Public Company Director
A masterful assembly of governance principles. – Herman E. Bulls, Vice Chairman, Americas, and International Director, JLL; 2024 NACD Public Company Director of the Year; retired Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve
Indispensable reading. – Amanda M. Rose, Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair in Law, Professor of Law, and Co-Director, Law & Business Program, Vanderbilt University
Lawrence A. Cunningham
Lawrence A. Cunningham is a widely published author, public company director, and advocate of long-term, shareholder-oriented corporate governance. A Professor Emeritus at George Washington University and Director of the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware, he serves on the boards of Markel Group and Constellation Software. In 2018, the National Association of Corporate Directors honored him with its Lifetime Achievement Award for advancing effective board leadership and governance. He is the author of twenty books, including The Essays of Warren Buffett and Boardroom Legacy.
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