Emotional Intelligence in the Boardroom
I am celebrating my 20th year of serving on corporate boards and have learned it is not so much what you know, but rather how [...]
Financial Intelligence in the Boardroom
Every board member has a role in financial oversight. Even if you don’t have financial expertise, you are still expected to maintain an adequate level [...]
Ethical Intelligence in the Boardroom
In the wake of countless business scandals and corporate collapses, there has been a call for a higher standard of business ethics. Ethics are at [...]
Board Diversity – Are You an Agent of Change?
It still surprises me that there has been little change in Corporate Canada in terms of adding more women to TSX listed boards. It has [...]
Exploring New Board Opportunities, Being Gracious in Saying “No”
So, you are excited you received an email or phone call asking if you would consider a board opportunity. The steps you take to determine [...]
Finding Your Voice at the Boardroom Table
What does it mean to find your voice at the boardroom table when you are a new board member appointed to a board that has [...]