Category: Corporate Boards

On Saturday, February 11, 2012 I sat and watched the news coverage of Whitney Houston’s tragic death in Los Angeles, California. I was friends with John and Emily “Cissy” Houston, Whitney’s parents, and had known Whitney since she was a child. The personal pain and sadness that I felt watching the news coverage of her […]

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My first experience on a corporate board was with a small, community bank that was located within walking distance of my office in my church. It was very convenient for me to attend meetings at 8:00am on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. But it was challenging due to the heavy traffic caused by taking school children […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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