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Leadership Presence

Leadership presence is important for aspiring and current leaders. Few people are natural winners, thus we’ve coached CEOs and rising sta...

Still True

Wisdom in some articles rings true for years-including "Blood is thicker than EPS," Richard Clarke; "How to Avoid the Echo Chamber," Walt...

How to Get on a Board

How to get on a board is a newer interest of clients, but for years we’ve helped dozens of people become and stay meaningful directors. F...

Overscheduled and Not Loving It

“Overscheduled and not loving it” was problematic years ago and even more now. Our advice on time management, recovering from a blunder, ...

Board Interactions

Board interaction, disruptive directors, CEO succession, diversity, business continuity and strategic direction are multi-faceted, spawni...

Dealing with Difficult People

Dealing with difficult people is a common problem and our advice is constantly sought. With a brief description, background or email of t...

Governance Wisdom for Ages

35 for 35: Pearls of governance wisdom and years of service Jim Kristie closed his final issue with 35 one-liners from his 35 years at Di...

Gift-Giving at the Office

Choosing gifts for family and friends can be challenging, but truly daunting for clients, co-workers, and colleagues. Should you give a g...

Holiday Party Do's and Don't's

Office parties can fast-track a career or bring it to a dead halt. More and more office parties today, even those of the holiday variety,...

Moving Forward After Loss

Like millions of people, I am still stunned. The unlikely happened. Experts were wrong. And like 9/11 the world seems poised to change fo...

A board, firm or top executive needs to be a step ahead of the competition to succeed today. If not starting the trend, they need to anticipate and prepare for it. Like Nike’s “Just Do It” slogan, some issues and advice will always be current. Continual work with leaders ensures timeless insights and results.

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