The Art and Practice of Corporate Governance examines the central issues of corporate governance today, including board effectiveness, compensation and incentives, organizational risk, succession planning, activism, and ESG. Written in a clear and direct style by two well-known researchers, each chapter explores a specific topic within corporate governance, weaving together compelling stories and practical research to illustrate the factors that drive good and bad outcomes. This book is a must-read for executives, directors, shareholders, and anyone else interested in learning how companies are run and how to improve their performance.