Bill Gibson and the Art of Leading Across Boundaries

Abstract

As director of a regional council for more than 30 years, Bill Gibson is instrumental in facilitating “boundary‐crossing” collaborations that increase public value. This Administrative Profile examines three cases of regional, cross‐sector collaboration catalyzed by Gibson’s leadership. Characteristics of entrepreneurship, attention to “relationship capital,” and the humility derived from ego strength combine with the context of working for a boundary organization to help explain his success.