June 9, 2021
Research shows that self-awareness—knowing who we are and how others see us—forms the foundation of high performance, smart choices, and lasting relationships. However, people don’t see themselves quite as clearly as they could. If they have always had a stagnant mindset, they are loathe to explore the disruption that truly knowing themselves might bring.
May 19, 2021
A well-known concept from psychology is the confirmation bias that describes people's tendency to recognize, remember, and value new information that confirms what they already believe. The idea is not difficult to understand, but it is surprisingly challenging to interrupt. Why? Because unconscious biases are more than cognitive processes, they are emotional, making it more challenging to dislodge them.
May 5, 2021
How well are you navigating to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) maturity in your organization? Have you developed milestones to assess the breadth of your efforts […]
April 13, 2021
Directors may differ in every significant way––in their initial talents, aptitudes, and temperaments––everyone can change and grow through application and experience. Gone are the days of directors discussing every topic ad nauseum. Here to stay are days of pivotal decisions and strategic actions.
March 28, 2021
A tired and untrue refrain still heard (even though often whispered) is, "There aren't enough qualified women or people of color" to serve on boards. Is that true, or does it appear that way because...
March 16, 2021
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are increasing in prominence - across the globe. Delivering shareholder value, maintaining financial strength, being recognized as a top employer, excelling in marketing, capturing a large market share, and consistently having highly satisfied clients may not be sufficient to sustain your company and personal reputation.
March 3, 2021
When a board has a governance committee, the members initiate action plans with specific timelines for implementation of recommendations, and they should have the authority to shape and recommend policy and structure. While CEOs and board chairs will always steer directors toward making pivotal decisions, to ensure maximum effectiveness, CFOs need to play a bigger role in the processes.
February 9, 2021
CEO succession, done well, is a process and takes into account changes to context, both internal and external. These include: top talent, market changes, possible internal successors and how they respond to a larger role, as well as leaders emerging in other organizations.
January 27, 2021
Directors have reason to view the next years with optimism, in several industries. Pent-up demand for services in some sectors, combined with steady demand in others, will lead to continued growth. Savvy directors already recognize the following opportunities and are guiding their management teams appropriately. Which ones apply to your business?
