The progressive boardroom moves the needle away from operating in a vacuum with targeted board recruitment for the 21st century. While turbulence is not new, its nature and degree present an ever-increasing need for executive-level acumen to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks in the ever-more-sophisticated business environment. According to Spencer Stuart, … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Building Your Business on a Solid Foundation
If you wouldn't build a home on a cracked foundation, why would you build a business on one? A cracked foundation is damaged, weakened, unstable, torn apart, and flimsy. When you think about building a home, you think about how solid the foundation is. You want to know if the platform you are building your home on is sturdy enough to build upon. You wouldn't build a home on … [Read more...]
Reboot Your Work Relationships
Work relationships often settle into routines. We develop dynamics with people and reinforce them over time. In healthy relationships, those dynamics include communication, honesty, respect and collaboration. But sometimes our relationships are stuck in a less than ideal place. Even when everyone conducts themselves professionally, feelings such as tension, irritation, or … [Read more...]
Sarah Landrum Joins the Women on Business Contributor Team
I'm very excited to announce that Sarah Landrum has joined the Women on Business team of contributing writers. Sarah is passionate about professional development and will bring excellent insights to Women on Business. Please join me in welcoming her! You can learn more about Sarah in her bio below and keep an eye out for her content which is coming soon. About Sarah … [Read more...]
Top 10 Board of Directors Reads – 1st Quarter 2015
To compile a “best reads” list for corporate directors and director candidates is a challenge that keeps me on the cutting edge. Feel free to just review the list, provide feedback on what you like, and challenge what you feel is not worthy of the list---maybe even make suggestions about what to read next! 1. Coping with a Still-Fragile Global Finance System An Interview … [Read more...]
Brittany Love Joins the Women on Business Writing Team
I am very happy to announce that entrepreneur, speaker, and author Brittany Love has joined the Women on Business writing team. Undoubtedly, she will bring great insights about entrepreneurship and the world of non-profits. Please join me in welcoming her to the team! You can learn more about Brittany below. About Brittany Love Brittany Yates is an astute businesswoman; … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Design a Memorable Brand Identity
Sponsored by DesignCrowd: Your brand identity includes both intangible and tangible elements. Your brand’s promise to consumers is its foundation, and it’s the most important intangible element of your brand identity. Your brand’s name and logo are arguably the most important tangible elements. It’s essential that you design a brand identity with tangible elements that … [Read more...]