Claiming the Corner Office is a practical guide for the nurse who aspires to be in a senior executive role in a profit or nonprofit organization, an entrepreneur who aspires to creating a business, or the individual who wishes to serve in a governance role on a not-for-profit or corporate board. This book greatly assists those individuals who work closely with leaders, entrepreneurs and governance experts. The experiences of several nurse entrepreneurs and senior executives highlight those skills, competencies, and experiences required as the nurse develops a career strategy leading to a senior executive or entrepreneurial role. This book will inspire nurses to leverage their knowledge, creativity, and expertise in the creation of business entities or in the invention of products and services and enlighten nurses to the fact that their knowledge and expertise in patient care and the business of healthcare makes them uniquely qualified to serve in senior leadership and governance roles.