Disaster. Clarity. The way you deal with disaster can underscore your abilities as a leader. Acting with clarity and discernment in times of chaos will set you apart. Sir Richard Branson is a social media icon. He is very public. He blogs. He tweets. He’s followed. He’s watched. He is consistently visionary. When Virgin Galactic’s […]
Reflections on the “NACD Blue Ribbon Commission on Strategy Development”
I am thrilled that a significant outcome of the October 2014 NACD annual conference is the release of the Report of the NACD Blue Ribbon Commission on Strategy Development. According to NACD, the report “emphasizes that corporate directors should not limit their engagement in strategy development to annual discussions with management or crisis situations. It […]
The Corporate “Hang-Up”: Weekly Practice for October 27, 2014
When it comes to “doing the right thing” – a theme I promote over and over and over again, I’m always encouraging people to go back to fundamentals — fundamentals our parents and grandparents held near and dear, like manners. In order to have manners, we need to be respectful of others, of the situation, […]
Don’t Underestimate Board Integration Post M&A
Remember your first day at college? Although many buildings stood out, if you didn’t participate in the orientation, chances are you were scrambling to find, and remember, where all your classrooms and lecture halls were located. When a organization goes through an M&A, an orientation is just as critical. And boards can’t be overlooked. I […]
Board and CEO Leadership Effectiveness Assessment
Public Company in the High Technology Market My client, a public high tech company, was in a major redefinition and growth phase after completing a multi-year turnaround from decreasing sales and changing markets. Their target was to grow from $100 million in revenue to $250 million in the next three years. Given the strategic and […]