As I have not been privy to the intracity of forming an effective board or how the principles in the text can lead to positive or negative consequences, I am unable to provide examples on the topic. Therefore, this paper will be a brief discussion of how the strategic bonus ball 7 has influenced a work situation. Strategic bonus ball #7 is Leave a Legacy “grow a great board.” This incredibly important strategy is vital in many aspects of life as well as business. The management and lack of leadership of my current employer provides an excellent example of the negative consequences of not leaving a healthy legacy. The current managers have never had any managerial experience whatsoever. They were chosen simply because they were primarily interested in receiving an increased sense of power.