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How a Board can Embrace Diversity

How a Board can Embrace Diversity

It would be hard not to notice the proliferation of media stories, academic and industry research, anecdotal evidence, and statistics about the diversity – or lack thereof – on boards of directors. Corporate boards, in particular, have been under pressure from...
Shift Happens

Shift Happens

Indulge me in a little nostalgia.  Before COVID, I spent a lot of time in airplanes.  I had the flight attendant announcements memorized: “In preparation for landing, please fasten your seatbelts, ensure your seat backs and table trays are in the...
Freedom In Discipline

Freedom In Discipline

Has your board considered Policy Governance® but decided against it because it sounded like too much work, or you heard it was too confining? Often, this translates into “we don’t really want to exercise discipline.” Many boards tend to shy away from discipline....
The Trick To Good Soup

The Trick To Good Soup

As I mentioned in a previous blog, I’ve been exploring an emerging perspective on “Growth Mindset vs. Closed Mindset”. One of the leaders in this work is the Neuroleadership Institute. Their research indicates that the simple...