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Nonprofit Boards: Leveraging Your Experience for Corporate Board Success

Nonprofit Boards: Leveraging Your Experience for Corporate Board Success

As the year 2024 winds down, many individuals and businesses…

Your Elevator Pitch for Boards: 3 Common Mistakes Made

Your Elevator Pitch for Boards: 3 Common Mistakes Made

One of the crucial first steps in preparing for a…

How do I get on a Corporate Board?

How do I get on a Corporate Board?

The number one question I get asked in my role…

How Aspiring Board Members Can Develop These 10 Attributes

How Aspiring Board Members Can Develop These 10 Attributes

Over my many years of working with board members, I…

CHROs on Corporate Boards: A Strategic Evolution

CHROs on Corporate Boards: A Strategic Evolution

In the dynamic world of corporate board recruiting, a subtle…

Calling all Aspiring Board Members in their 20’s and 30s!

Calling all Aspiring Board Members in their 20’s and 30s!

I receive a lot of outreach from people in their…

The Role of the Non-Executive Director (UK)

The Role of the Non-Executive Director (UK)

What Does a Non-Executive Director (NED) Do? If you are…

For Networking: Think outside the Boardroom

For Networking: Think outside the Boardroom

Networking for Board Roles Isn’t as Straightforward as You May…

What is a Board Observer?

What is a Board Observer?

A board observer is someone who has the right to attend and…

Crisis Response for the Board

Crisis Response for the Board

I wonder what the board meeting was like at Astronomer…

A personal brand analysis. Questions to ask yourself:

A personal brand analysis. Questions to ask yourself:

Making a career transition often comes with a personal rebrand.…

Joining a New Board?

Joining a New Board?

Congratulations on your appointment to a corporate board! This milestone…

Navigating the Next Chapter: Career Considerations for Business Owners After an Exit

Navigating the Next Chapter: Career Considerations for Business Owners After an Exit

Founders don’t let go of their businesses easily. According to…

How to Be an Effective Board Chair

How to Be an Effective Board Chair

The role of a board chair is critical. While many…

The 5-Second Rule for First Impressions

The 5-Second Rule for First Impressions

Let’s face it, the traditional 60-second elevator pitch is dead.…

DCRO – Mid Year Risks 2025

DCRO – Mid Year Risks 2025

Here is a summary of a report produced by The…

What Does “Board-Ready” Mean?

What Does “Board-Ready” Mean?

In today’s professional landscape, the term “board-ready” is frequently tossed…

Military Veterans Serving on Corporate Boards: Unlocking Unique Value

Military Veterans Serving on Corporate Boards: Unlocking Unique Value

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with…

How do People Get on Boards?

How do People Get on Boards?

Being a board director of a corporation is one of…

CMOs on Boards — How to Position Yourself for Board Roles in 2025

CMOs on Boards — How to Position Yourself for Board Roles in 2025

I was recently asked by an aspiring board director, who…

Keep it in the Family

Keep it in the Family

According to law firm, Holland & Knight, family-owned businesses outperform…

How to Ask Questions at Conferences

How to Ask Questions at Conferences

Conference season has officially started! You’ll hear a lot of…

Interview with a Board Director – Jan Babiak

Interview with a Board Director – Jan Babiak

Jan Babiak is currently on the board of 2 public…

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