In the last year we have all been forced to rethink everything about our personal and professional lives. In the boardroom that was no different. As you reflect on 2020 and begin to look ahead, I...

An article in Forbes early into 2020 (pre-pandemic) highlighted that “corporate governance is going to have to change.”  It cited the Blue-Ribbon Commission report from the National Association of...

No boardroom in any industry is safe from new market threats in this time of rapid technological growth and workplace disruption. We’ve all heard the stories of corruption by CEOs at WeWork and...

Pay Close Attention to What’s Happening on the Path Back To “Normal” We are all carefully watching our government leaders decide when to re-open non-essential businesses and build a path back to some...

In times of extreme disruption, we need leaders in the boardroom to offer sage advice and provide guidance to senior executives, customers and the workforce on what to expect and how to react...

Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal reported that members of China’s military were indicted over the Equifax Breach of 2017.  While those individuals remain in China and may never actually...

One -hundred years ago the good times were starting to roll. Women finally were granted the right to vote and with the rise of urban areas, clerical jobs gave women economic freedom from a life...

In the last few weeks, widely anticipated new streaming services like Apple Plus and Disney Plus launched joining the established players Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO and others. But, will all...

Artificial intelligence, the internet of things, robots, driverless cars, drones, 5 G, smart homes and smart offices are all some of the things people think are about to change our lives for the...

In the last couple of weeks there have been a series of articles and commentary about trust busting big tech companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon. Will government agencies and/or legislators...

In the last five years, business models that have been around for generations have suddenly found themselves disrupted in new and surprising ways.  Most board members and senior executives come to...

Human Oversight Will Become More Important Than Ever As c-suite executives and directors, a big part of your role is oversight of what’s happening in your organization and foresight to see what could...

In my digital disruption workshops, I often lead a discussion among executives and board members about Facebook’s role in the disruptive societal shifts we are all experiencing, capped with what role...

As you look to the year ahead, concerns about market stability and sales growth are likely top on your list.  To be prepared for uncertainty and a changing marketplace, c-suite executives and boards...