Board of Directors

Business News

The Investor Magnet: How to Set Up a Board That Attracts Investors

Today's business environment is marked by heightened uncertainty, driven by shifting political landscapes, accelerated technological advances, and shifting consumer expectations.

Business News

Billionaire Investor Nelson Peltz Sells Disney Stock After Losing Board Battle — And Makes $1 Billion

Peltz once wanted a seat on Disney's board of directors but was unsuccessful after a multi-year effort.

Leadership

Joining Boards Early in Your Career Can Change Your Trajectory for the Better — Here's How to Harness Their Power.

Sitting on boards of corporations, educational institutions and community organizations can help entrepreneurs build their networks, expand their skill sets and share their professional expertise — just like it did for me. Here are a few factors to consider before joining a new board.

Business Plans

How to Build a Team of Outside Experts for Your Business

Bringing in outside directors, advisors, and professional services provides numerous benefits, including insights, guidance, and credibility.

Thought Leaders

The Real Reason Women Fail As CEOs and 5 Traits of Successful Women Entrepreneurs

Gender equality in the workplace is spoon-fed into our ecosystems from an early age, but the results say otherwise.

Leadership

How to Best Recruit Board Members Outside of Your Industry

The value of board members from outside your industry cannot be understated – here's why.

Growing a Business

How Board Members Can Help You Through a Recession

With recession looming, having a strong board is now more important than ever.

Leadership

Finding the Right Board Members for Your Company is Crucial to Success. Here's How to Do it.

Finding the right board members for your company is an important task. Here's what to consider.

Growing a Business

The Time for Outside Board Members is Now

Outside board members are the x-factor that will propel your company out of times of crisis.

Leadership

5 Tips Every CEO Should Employ to Better Manage Investors and Their Board

Establish the groundwork for a long-lasting, successful relationship with your investors and board.

Resumes & Interviewing

How Your Board Should Guide Your Hiring Practices

"The Great Resignation" does not seem to be letting up any time soon, so take advice from your board in order to revamp your hiring practices to retain and recruit strong employees.

Leadership

What Will the Corporate Board Look Like in the Next 5 Years?

The board of the future will look a lot different as our society pushes for more diversity, a purpose-driven culture, better corporate reputation, sustainability, talent and resilience.

Leadership

Thinking of Joining a Board? Here Are 3 Things You Must Consider First

Many executives seek out board membership without realizing the tremendous commitment it entails. Here are a few things to think about before you sign on.

Business News

7 Habits of Highly Effective Boards

Creating strong boards can help propel a board forward. Weak and ineffective boards hold a company back.

Leadership

Solving Organizational Diversity Is Still an Issue: The Cost Is Steep, But the Rewards Are High

This article includes information about the costs for failing to solve organization diversity issues and the simple tactics that can resolve them.