Directors Could Be Personally Liable for Off-Label Drug Marketing Violations
While acknowledging that "we really do not know what happened at Allergan from 1997 - 2010," the Ninth Circuit indicated
View ArticleMicrosoft CEO Tells Women Not to Ask for Raise!
This "nice girl" conditioning puts them at a real disadvantage in the work place. And it's no accident that it was a woman on his board who challenged Nadella's remarks.
View ArticleTaking the Time to Learn in Transition: How the Ford Foundation Board...
Ultimately the board came to believe that we needed to do a search based on the basic attributes we sought in a leader that
View ArticleThe São Paulo Stock Exchange Expansion Would Be a Good Move
Though the LatAm capital markets are fighting to ward off further downward movement due to stumbling oil prices and weakening currencies, one long-term strategy that will continue to bring more...
View ArticleShould Boards of Directors Communicate With Shareholders? Vanguard Says Yes....
Director-shareholder engagement may not advisable for every board for a number of legitimate reasons. But there is no question it is an emerging practice. Those who have engaged say it is worthwhile...
View Article100 Million Reasons to Be Thankful
While the common conjecture may be that summer is the most important time for us here at Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, the beginning of the year brings with it some special inspiration as well.
View ArticleCareer Lessons I Learned From Kai Kight
Recently, I participated on a panel for the Council of Alumni Association Executives in Scottsdale, Arizona. A highlight during the event was a presentation by Kai Kight who identifies himself as an...
View ArticleGender Quotas in the Boardroom Keep Marching On
Stakeholders -- investors, customers and the workforce are demanding change. The U.S. can't be seen to lag behind Europe. We need to rectify an imbalance rooted in dated stereotypes and male-dominated...
View ArticleInvite Your Customer Into the Boardroom
Adding customer discussions to the Board agenda is an important part of a broader customer engagement strategy with the board, including the regular review of customer survey results, engagement...
View ArticleNonprofit and Business Directors Must Be Vigilant -- Board Liability Costs...
Based on the outcome of the Lemington Homes case precedent cited above, not being rigorous about their due care evaluation responsibilities can be very costly to nonprofit and possibly for-profit...
View ArticleMcDonald's Serves up Reputation With Fries
Clearly, Easterbrook had heard the wake-up call, taking serious note of the recent troubles, the escalating push for salary increases and the increasing competition from other burger quick-serve...
View ArticleAt Last: A Quota for German Supervisory Boards
A 30% women's quota has come to German supervisory boards. I know there are many males who share the joy and hope to change the transparency in German administrative boards.
View ArticleHow Boards and Management Best Create Value Together
At their core, Boards of Directors make strategic decisions and provide oversight, while Management makes recommendations and manages implementation. The best do these together, complementing and...
View ArticleFor Good Grantmaking, It All Comes Back to Good Governance
Before I came to Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, I spent more than five years at BoardSource, a national organization focused on improving nonprofit governance. I have to admit, at the time I...
View ArticleThe Only 3 True Interview Questions for Potential Board Directors
In general, the only three true job interview questions are all about strengths, motivation and fit. The questions always apply, but the focus and answers need to be different for potential members of...
View ArticleA Message to Corporate Leaders Post Charleston
I can only imagine what it was like in many corporate offices post the tragedy of Charleston on the Thursday that followed such a devastating event. I can remember many times when I was in a corporate...
View ArticleWhy Pope Francis Should Join My Board of Directors
Having spent my career in sports-based youth development, the most difficult part of my job is convincing donors that funding
View Article"Business Judgment Rule" Protections Come With Requirements
While there is a presumption that directors and officers act with due care on an informed basis in a good faith belief that their actions are in the best interest of the corporation, the presumption...
View ArticleTrust in Boards: A Leading Indicator of Performance
True Independence is Vital Board independence has always been a troublesome and ticklish issue. While boards have become
View ArticleStudy: Companies With Strong Female Leadership Perform Better. Now What?
If more women leadership equals more profit, what company wouldn't want more women in leadership? How do we accelerate the pace of women gaining leadership positions?
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