The Rise of the Lawyer-Director
A RADICAL SHIFT IN THE BOARDROOM
Historically, if people were to ask a CEO and his or her board to describe their ideal director, lawyer might not have made the top ten list. But there has been a radical shift during the past decade. The old thinking was that lawyers were not necessarily welcome as directors on boards. The new thinking is that they are not only welcome, but much sought after. Why the change?
The profile of the lawyer-director has changed - to someone who combines valuable knowledge of the business strategy with legal and analytical skills - as has the increasingly regulatory-oriented environment in which companies operate, making lawyers' training and experience valuable assets to the board. Read more here...
Learn 'Why Lawyers Make Good Corporate Directors' during our February 24th Virtual Event.
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Join Shelley Row for 'Infotuition: Using What You've Got to Make Faster, More Insightful Decisions' on Feb. 4th at 12 PM ET. Learn more & register here.
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Beverly Behan, President of Board Advisor LLC, leads a discussion on 'Becoming a Boardroom Star: What Executives Should Know About Working with Their Boards ' on February 17th at 6 PM ET. Learn more & register here.
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EDIE WEINER, FUTURIST & WIB EVENT SPEAKER
There's a big difference between being smart and being wise. Those who rise to the top, whether male or female, require wisdom, but that means different things to each of the sexes. On March 25th, futurist Edie Weiner will lead our NYC Connections Event and discuss what brain imaging research is telling us regarding the male and female brain, and what that means for your future. To learn more about Edie's thoughts on the topic, click here to watch this brief video.
There are some new & exciting ways to get your burning questions about leadership & corporate board service answered that I am pleased to tell you about.
On March 19th, I will be participating on a panel about 'Creating a Global Perspective' at the Global Leadership Summit. Leading decision-makers will gather from all corners of the world to share the five key areas that are essential for the leaders of tomorrow. You can take advantage of a 20% discount by registering here with code LEADERS20.
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