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                                                                                  XCEO, Inc. Introduces the PEAK Performance Indicator (PPI): The Basis for Boardroom Effectiveness

                                                                                  During these difficult times, we are frequently reminded of the need for leaders to clearly distinguish between facts and opinions.

                                                                                  June 17, 2020 Curtis J. Crawford Ph. D.

                                                                                  Enlightened Corporate Governance®: Leveraging Diversity to Build a Highly-Effective Board and Improve Long-term Shareowner Value

                                                                                  In recent years, directors have become keenly aware of shareholder and the general populist’s interest in increasing the representation of women and minorities on the boards of publicly...

                                                                                  December 22, 2016 Curtis J. Crawford, Ph.D.

                                                                                  Challenges in Succession Planning for the Private Company Board

                                                                                  Board Succession Planning is a critical task for both publicly and privately held companies, an important undertaking that for various reasons is unfortunately, often neglected.

                                                                                  September 30, 2016 Mary Pat Kelsey

                                                                                  Enlightened Corporate Governance®: Leveraging Diversity to Build a Highly-Effective Board and Improve Long-term Shareowner Value

                                                                                  In recent years, directors have become keenly aware of shareholder and the general populist’s interest in increasing the representation of women and minorities on the boards of publicly traded corporations.

                                                                                  April 27, 2016 Curtis J. Crawford, Ph.D.

                                                                                  Market Forces Make a Case for Ethics in Governance

                                                                                  The argument supporting shareholder primacy has been around since Milton Freidman declared it sacrosanct...

                                                                                  March 09, 2016 Ann Skeet

                                                                                  “Zone of Insolvency” – Considerations for Directors

                                                                                  At first glance this piece may appear to deal with a fairly narrow issue. However, in the broader context...

                                                                                  February 29, 2016 Vincent DiVito

                                                                                  A Corporate Governance Year in Review

                                                                                  As we reflect on the corporate governance landscape in 2015, we are filled with optimism for the upcoming year. From companies turning the corner from a disastrous...

                                                                                  December 29, 2015 Michelle Ronco

                                                                                  What Concerns Should Bank Directors Be Worried About?

                                                                                  The global financial crisis of 2008 changed corporate governance and compliance for every organization large and small.

                                                                                  October 08, 2015 Mary Pat Kelsey

                                                                                  Three Reasons Boards of Directors Should Oversee Sustainability Factors

                                                                                  Sustainability has been identified as one of the top corporate governance issues by the American Bar Association’s Corporate Governance Committee. Likewise,...

                                                                                  May 27, 2015 Douglas Park, JD, Ph.D.

                                                                                  Boardroom Leadership: Highly Effective Directors Building Long-Term Shareowner Value

                                                                                  Boards are full of capable directors who possess excellent skills and experiences and have been successful leaders throughout their careers. Furthermore,...

                                                                                  February 17, 2015 Curtis J. Crawford, Ph.D.

                                                                                  On Board” with Term Limits?

                                                                                  The debate on nonprofit board term limits has been raging for decades and there is still no settlement to this issue.

                                                                                  December 31, 2014 Korin Crawford

                                                                                  It’s About Time: The XCEO D&O Questionnaire Review

                                                                                  As board members and executive officers, the readers of this newsletter are well acquainted with the Directors and Officers Questionnaire, widely called the D&O questionnaire.

                                                                                  November 25, 2014 Curtis J. Crawford, Ph.D.

                                                                                  “Why Should I Care About Doing Evaluations When No One Requires Me to Do Them Well?”

                                                                                  At XCEO, we believe that there is a direct correlation between receiving constructive feedback and improving performance outcomes.

                                                                                  September 29, 2014 Curtis J. Crawford, Ph.D.

                                                                                  CEO Succession: Keeping Your Company in the Game

                                                                                  There is nothing like being fired the day after your last game. Whether it is football, basketball, baseball, hockey or any number of other sports, the clock...

                                                                                  June 12, 2014 Michelle Ronco

                                                                                  The Enlightened Approach to Board Succession

                                                                                  Current events show that boards, as well as individual directors, face increasing challenges from regulators, governmental officials, nongovernment organizations...

                                                                                  January 29, 2014 Curtis J. Crawford, Ph.D.

                                                                                  Shareholder Activism: A Thoughtful Approach for Effective Engagement

                                                                                  Shareholder activism has long carried a negative connotation among board members. The shareholder activist is too often seen as...

                                                                                  October 22, 2012 Douglas Y. Park

                                                                                  Aligned Engagement: The Enlightened Path to Effective Board Governance

                                                                                  The term “engagement” often appears in readings and discussions regarding board governance. What does it mean...

                                                                                  September 13, 2012 Alice Zhang

                                                                                  Board Recruiting: Insight to the Executive Perspective

                                                                                  As XCEO vigorously expands its Board Succession program utilizing a fresh, data-driven approach to finding new corporate director talent, we...

                                                                                  March 23, 2012 XCEO

                                                                                  From Baseball to Boards: How Innovation Inspires Enlightenment

                                                                                  Earlier this summer, I was having dinner with the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. An innovative, international, very successful company,...

                                                                                  October 07, 2011 Michelle Ronco

                                                                                  Board Succession: One Indicator of a Highly Effective Board

                                                                                  I believe it is generally understood by investors, employees, and most other stakeholders, that Chief Executive Officer...

                                                                                  September 19, 2011 Curtis J. Crawford, Ph.D.

                                                                                  From Courtship to Board Service: The Top 10 Questions to Ask before Accepting an Invitation to Serve on a Nonprofit Board

                                                                                  As I discussed in Part One of this article, becoming a board member for a nonprofit organization can be a rewarding and meaningful experience.

                                                                                  May 25, 2011 Theresa B. Kiernan

                                                                                  From Courtship to Board Service: The Top 10 Questions to Ask before Accepting an Invitation to Serve on a Nonprofit Board

                                                                                  Congratulations! You’ve been asked to serve on a nonprofit board and it is an honor to be asked. Nonprofit organizations are always looking for...

                                                                                  April 21, 2011 Theresa B. Kiernan

                                                                                  The Globalization of America – Opportunity not Threat for US Business Leaders

                                                                                  On January 5, 2011, the Wall Street Journal reported that the “Big Three” of the US car industry for the last century were about to be replaced...

                                                                                  March 18, 2011 David Meachin

                                                                                  You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

                                                                                  “You don’t know, what you don’t know,” this is a phrase that we discuss quite often at XCEO, especially in regard to professional career development.

                                                                                  December 07, 2010 Belen Gomez

                                                                                  Risk Management – Enhancing the Partnership of the Board and the CIO

                                                                                  Too many investors and corporate leaders believe that coping with and implementing stringent control requirements, actually hurts the competitiveness of corporate America.

                                                                                  October 18, 2010 Bill Stuckey

                                                                                  Understanding Proxy Access: A Value Perspective

                                                                                  In my last XCEO INK article, “Corporate Board Service: Is it Worth the Risk?”, I discussed the unintended consequences...

                                                                                  June 15, 2010 Michelle Ronco

                                                                                  Enlightened Corporate Governance: The Value Proposition for Building Long-term Shareholder Value

                                                                                  At XCEO, we have steadfastly strived to articulate the value of enlightened corporate governance.

                                                                                  March 31, 2010 Dr. Curtis J. Crawford
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