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Corporate Boardrooms Need Age Diversity

September 28, 2020 by DeForest Soaries in Corporate Boards

During the last decade, significant changes in Corporate America have been attributed to what has been dubbed “disruption.” The fact that so many iconic brands have either been reduced in size or have completely disappeared is quite unsettling for every sector of the economy, and technology has been the driver for much of the disruption. […]

From Protest to Solutions

June 4, 2020 by DeForest Soaries in Racial Equality

After Minneapolis and Louisville by Dr. DeForest B. Soaires, Jr. Let us be clear: we need law enforcement. That is undeniably true. Having been abducted at gunpoint and saved by a white police officer myself, I will never deny the need for police. But I also cannot deny that we have a problem that is […]

Retirement Announcement

July 29, 2019 by DeForest Soaries in Ministry

Today I announced my plan to retire from my position as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens. Our church has been engaged in church-wide succession planning for the past two years. We surveyed all church leaders to determine how long they had been serving in their various positions. We all also ascertained how […]

How to Become a (Paid) Corporate Director

July 15, 2019 by DeForest Soaries in Corporate Boards

Secrets From Inside The Boardroom How to Become a Corporate Director is an online course specifically designed to train future corporate members. It is Dr. Soaries’ belief that Corporate America is seeking a diverse group of individuals in the boardroom. Through this course, he will teach individuals how to become candidates and how to position […]

Corporate Board Opportunities: A New Field of Service

September 4, 2018 by DeForest Soaries in Corporate Boards

I was invited to serve on the board of directors of a small, community bank twenty-five years ago. The bank was located around the corner from my church. Although I had no experience in banking, I felt this opportunity would put me in a position to help my church members and community residents develop a […]