Volatility has established a new norm in this country. We can pinpoint when it started and the reasons for it, but we can neither control it nor predict its demise. The only other alternative is to respond to it more aggressively with more structure and better ideas. That means CEOs need better, more immediate adviceRead more
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In American folklore, the feud between the Hatfields and McCoys has long served as a metaphor for bitterly warring rival parties. However, this twenty-eight-year dispute in the backcountry of West Virginia pales in comparison to the battle that rages among thought leaders about the best way to lead a board. Some steadfastly hold to theRead more
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
