As senior executives look for ways to improve their performance and ensure their success in the future, they consider many traditional approaches but overlook the one that stands to have the greatest impact on both their long-term personal and professional feelings of accomplishment—membership on a board of directors. Why? In my thousands of hours ofRead more
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Corporate culture is one of those terms that wanders in and out of vogue. At one time theorists and consultants thought studying it would answer all the critical questions. At other times, thought leaders scoffed at the notion of culture even playing a major role in an organization’s success. Helping organizations and individuals achieve aRead more
The age-old question lingers: Quis custodiet ipsos custodies? Who watches the watchers? In theory, shareholders, business owners, and CEOs scrutinize the actions of board directors, but the facts tell a different story. In spite of the New York Stock Exchange now requiring regular self-evaluations, many boards continue to function without them—or without doing them well.Read more
In parts of Indonesia Komodo Dragons make unwelcome and unannounced visits to villages that border their habitat. Even though the giant lizards and humans lived in harmony for generations, contention exists now. Environmentalists have imposed new policies in a region where people perceived a sacred duty in caring for the Komodo Dragons. The relationship betweenRead more
Few people can define “governance” in concrete terms, yet it remains one of those all-encompassing words that people use frequently. The dictionary defines governance as supremacy, domination, power, or authority. When used for corporations, it usually means general board oversight. Helping organizations and individuals achieve a more powerful success mindset. Contact us to experience theRead more
