GREENSBORO, N.C., May 3, 2011 — “With all of the talk about regulating the financial services industry, one must ask the question whether or not certain financial shenanigans would be eliminated if there were more women serving on corporate boards and on corporate finance committees,…
Speech Coach Helps Global Executives Develop Leadership Presence
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 1, 2010 — “Leadership presence is no longer just a size equation,” says Anett Grant. A look at the global landscape of today’s country leaders makes this point obvious. While Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, and Barack Obama, President of the Unite…
How to Excel Under the Pressure of Tough Boardroom Questions
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 10, 2010 — A just-released annual Board of Directors survey, “What Directors Think,” by Corporate Board Member magazine, revealed that board meetings are lasting longer, specifically:
33% say board meetings last 5 to 6 hours,
25% report meetings of 7 to 8 hours,
2…
Lean Talent Demand Widens Lead Over Six Sigma in Bleak Economy
Fifth annual study by executive search firm The Avery Point Group finds Lean talent demand continuing to surpass Six Sigma as companies grapple with today’s bleak economic environment
ATLANTA, March 3, 2009 — The recession and rapidly slumping sales are forcing many companies to reevalu…
