by Dr. Soaries | May 16, 2023 | Articles, Board of Director
Becoming a corporate director can be the most rewarding experience especially when you get to pay it forward, but it’s important to be prepared for the role. When I took on my first corporate board role with a small, community bank that was walking distance of...
by Dr. Soaries | Apr 23, 2023 | Articles, Board of Director
The impact of the business sector on communities is undeniable. The form of that impact is determined by corporate leadership, namely Boards of Directors. These decision-makers have a responsibility to uphold the four core principles of corporate governance and...
by Dr. Soaries | Mar 30, 2023 | Articles, Corporate Governance
It’s no secret that being a part of a board of directors equals traversing distinct and unprecedented challenges, responsibilities, and situations. Knowing in advance what these adversities could potentially be and, thus, having the essential qualities in preparation...
by Dr. Soaries | Feb 17, 2023 | Articles, Diversity
Guess how many CEOs of Fortune 500 companies are Black? And guess how many Black people hold senior or executive positions in companies with over 100 employees? The answers are less than 1% and just 3% respectively (as of 2021). What can be done about such disparities...
by Dr. Soaries | Jan 31, 2023 | Articles, Board of Director
Corporations have a history of serving on each other’s boards and rubber-stamping decisions by leadership. Those days are coming to an end, however, as the need for innovation, accountability and flexibility are on the rise. The role of serving on a board of directors...
by Dr. Soaries | Nov 21, 2022 | Articles, Board of Director
If you’re a senior executive looking to take a big leap in your career, becoming a corporate director may be the perfect next step. Working and being in a room with other board of directors is incomparable. You can impact your community and help guide your...
