The new book Why Nations Fail argues that nations flourish when they foster inclusive political and economic institutions, and they fail when power and opportunity are concentrated in the hands of the few. Like nations, CEOs need to practice inclusive decision-making if they hope to attain the performance magnitude they are aiming for.
Should business step up its involvement in public policy issues? According to a recent poll conducted by the FTI Consulting firm, shareholders want CEOs to be more engaged in Washington policy debates.
Finding the best healthcare plan for your company is no easy feat, but there are ways to tailor a plan to your needs, as well as pitfalls to avoid in navigating the healthcare marketplace.
Social media strategy can be tricky, especially when it comes to its legal implications. Here are four tips for sorting through the new issues that your company is facing on the social media front.
Historically, Board Director Succession Planning has been relegated to a process focused on simply “replacing” a particular individual who is retiring with someone who is most like that particular individual. Although instituted quite frequently, this historical approach ignores three truths that are worth examining.
Will Government Crush Economic Recovery?There is little question that if the US is to recover from this recession and if unemployment is to be driven down, small business will lead the way. Unfortunately, intentionally or unintentionally, the government is crushing our one hope of recovery. |
Global Business | December 7 2011 |
Study Says CEOs Disappoint as Board Members, But Numbers Tell a Different StoryA recent survey suggests that sitting CEOs may actually be less effective directors than non-CEOs, citing the responses of 79 percent of directors who said sitting CEOs were no more effective in the role than non-CEOs. |
Boards of Directors , CEO Life | December 5 2011 |
8 Questions to Settle the CEO vs. Board ConflictThere can be an inherent conflict between a CEO and their board; the board may be focused on short-term gains [...] |
CEO Briefing Newsletter | November 3 2011 |
What Every CEO Should Know About Navigating State and Local TaxesDefining and determining residency is one among many elements that can prove troublesome for high net worth individuals; and in providing a solid platform for long-term wealth creation and maintenance, it is important to implement strategic tax planning. |
Corporate Finance | November 1 2011 |
CEOs Should Take the First Steps on Financial ReformThe financial crisis that erupted in September 2008 taught us all a very hard lesson. It became apparent that no one had a line of sight on institutional and counterparty risk at Lehman or at any other major financial firm. Corporate issuers are now waking up to the fact that preventing another financial meltdown is their issue as well. |
Leadership , Regulatory | October 25 2011 |