Bilbo is an everyday hobbit with no intention of being great; yet along the way we find that it’s his simple, calm approach to unimaginable situations and his thoughtful demeanor that make the difference between the success and failure for Middle Earth.  The best board members are very much in the same classification as Bilbo – reluctant yet passionate, rational and reasonable, strong willed, but still open to others ideas after thorough consideration.    Read the article……………..