CEO departures are at record levels. As a board member, how do you minimize the risk associated with terminations at the top? I sat down with an expert on this topic, Elisabeth Constantin, to find out why it is important that businesses invest in their departing C-Level Executives to mitigate risk

It's not what you think it is...    

I sat down with Frank Jaehnert, corporate board member and former CEO and asked him about his advice for aspiring board members and also lessons learned from his time on boards…

Whether you are networking or in an interview, here is a short recording of some advice I would like to share about questions you will get asked, AND, how to prepare for them. Preparation is key for board discussions and interviews!

Susan Holliday, board member and insurance industry expert shares her opinion on the innovation and risks taking place in the marketplace. She explains why boards need to know more about cryptocurrencies and what you need to do right now to increase your chances of landing a board seat.  

I will share some advice you won't hear about - what to do when networking for a board position.   This is part of a chapter in my upcoming book!

And how to improve the interactions that you have with influential people...

Scott specializes in the lower-middle market. He is former Deloitte, an entrepreneur, corporate board member, board chair and started serving on not-for-profits in his 30's which gave him the training and confidence to build a corporate board career later on.   He currently serves on a number of private company boards... Check out his story and when he had to bring his baby into the board meeting!  

Join me and Nicole Wallace Ardiet to discuss how to use LinkedIn to build your brand for board opportunities. No, it is not about the profile, it is about what you post and how you show up on LinkedIn. Be memorable, be visible and do it with style and professionalism. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nmwallace/

Hugh Campbell is a CEO, Founder, Board Member and public speaker. He attended West Point, and served our country for 15 years in the Army, National Guard and Air Force Reserve. He shares what skills he brings to the boardroom that his military experience has taught him, and he gives advice on how to prepare yourself to find board opportunities. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughcampbell1/

Archita Fritz is only 40 years old and is already on her 4th board. She says that discipline, grit and being active as well as leveraging her reputation and relationships have been instrumental in getting her ahead. Learn from someone who has no fear and no excuses for getting her board career started!   https://www.linkedin.com/in/architafritz/

He provides advice for those who are thinking about a board career, all the way through to those who are actively pursuing them. Bill and I have known each other for a while. He resides in Kentucky and is a wealth of advice and information about the topic of boards. Enjoy! https://www.linkedin.com/in/billjonesky/

Janice describes how she built her career at technology giant Hewlett-Packard, and then her rise onto corporate boards. She currently serves on multiple corporate boards in tech. She provides advice for people building a board career and shares her own personal story.

What do boards look for in board members? If you are a CMO what do you have to develop in order to be competitive in the board market? And what are some of the traits and skills you need to be successful?Karen Hung - KeHe Distrbution board member explains....

Interim CFO and Board Member - Richard Janney talks about working with board members, fraud, tips on how to get on a board and all about audit committees...

Don DeLoach - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dondeloach/ is the Managing Partner of Rocket Wagon Venture Studios, an Adjunct Faculty at Illinois Tech, a Managing Director at Smart City Works Venture Labs, and is passionate about helping startups and turnarounds. 

Hear from successful CEO and corporate board member, Terry Keating about his experience serving on nonprofit (civic and community) boards. How the roles at nonprofits taught him valuable leadership skills and helped him build networks that served him well into his career.