by Dr. Soaries | Mar 3, 2021 | Articles, Corporate Governance
Recently, I was conducting a live presentation on Zoom when I ran into an embarrassing technical challenge. While sharing a PowerPoint presentation on my screen, I attempted to play a video and quickly plunged into a technology abyss. Fortunately, the team member...
by Dr. Soaries | Feb 3, 2021 | Articles, Board of Director
Last year I increased my efforts to help successful professionals prepare for becoming paid Corporate Directors. I have been inspired and impressed with the caliber of people that have enrolled in my course. I have also discovered some of the barriers that prevent...
by Dr. Soaries | Jan 4, 2021 | Articles, Board of Director
America is at a significant crossroads. We have successfully built democratic processes which have been the model for countless countries across the globe. It was when I first visited a Western African country that I understood just how much America is admired...
by Dr. Soaries | Oct 30, 2020 | Articles, Board of Director
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...
by Dr. Soaries | Oct 1, 2020 | Articles, Diversity
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...
