They really can just get along

News of boardroom clashes between directors and CEOs certainly grabs headlines.

But in reality, most boards and corner office occupants get along swimmingly, according to a survey from RHR International, a Chicago-based executive development firm. In fact, 98% of CEOs say they have a good relationship with their boards of directors, while 95% say they believe their boards back them in a majority of decisions they make.

“While some CEOs have poor relationships with their boards, it's clear the majority don't fall into this category,” RHR International Chairman and CEO Thomas Saporito says in a release. “The ones who do are simply the ones who make for good press.”