archiveIndependent Director Insider

The more we are able to delegate, the more we lift others up and the more equipped they become to lead. The challenge for a Jumpseat Leader is to know when to step in again when things start to go awry. How do we know when that time has come?...

Have you ever worked for a leader who doesn’t handle stress well? Trust me, it’s not a great experience—and it certainly doesn’t bring out the best in people. On the other hand, working for a leader who responds well under pressure is a great experience. How leaders handle stress is...

As a business owner, it feels surreal to look around years after the inception of your idea to see what you created. You see the jobs you’ve developed, the processes you’ve mastered, and the ways you’ve changed the world. But at some point, you know when it’s time to exit;...

The traditional approach towards occupational safety and health at the workplace during this ongoing COVID pandemic has been severely tested and found wanting. The emphasis on physical safety and routine medical surveillance (for chemical exposure) do not equip the industry players to be ready battling the new emerging infectious disease...

When I consult with organizations around the world about communicating their values effectively to and through their employees, the mantra is always the same. We created and published a corporate values statement and we hold effective on-boardings so we’re good to go.   Go to any corporate website and you’ll see...

Some countries are lagging behind in adopting the Zero Carbon Balance target. But some others have been properly prepared and are ready to achieve the goal of Zero Carbon Balance. Norway ranks at the top of the list regarding the Net Zero Readiness Index. Climate change will undoubtedly impact Norway....

In this article, you will read which hotel companies are leading forces in the global hotel market for 2022. Marriott International Of course, Marriott International, the American multinational company in the hotel industry leads the list with the Top 10 major hotel companies in the world for 2021. Marriott is...

Citizenship by investment is one of the most fluid and prominent concepts today. The major reason why the idea has experienced such enormous acceptance is due to the promising opportunities it brings with it. Like many countries, Canada in recent years has become a hotspot for immigrants all across the...

When you are in business you want to be sure that you have surrounded yourself with a qualified team that will help you reach your business goals. Traditional corporate structures lay a good foundation for the types of team members you will want to work with. When your business needs...

When businesses enter a hypergrowth phase, CFOs have to be as much “Chief Growth Officers” as they are “Chief Financial Officers.” Gone are the days when the CFO’s sole focus was improving cost efficiency through data driven results and cutting costs. Financial solvency is obviously essential, but in the past...