by Larry Putterman | Advisory Board, Boards, Business, Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Management, Organizations, Outside Director, Vision
Boards without outside directors do not make objective decisions. Boards need outside directors to see all sides of a problem and find the best solution. Outside directors bring incredible value with their “fresh eyes.” I believe boards that have not brought somebody...
by Larry Putterman | Advisory Board, Boards, Family Business, Independent Board Director, Independent Director, Outside Director
As a board candidate, you need to let the business world know you are seeking a board seat. No matter how excellent your qualifications if you do not let everyone know you are available you will never be invited to join a board. The 5 proven steps to gain a corporate...
by Larry Putterman | Advisory Board, Boards, Business, Independent Board Director, Leadership, Management, Organizations, Outside Director
A company without a board of directors or a board of advisors is like a ship without a rudder. There are no checks and balances and a company does not get the benefits of other opinions. The first big mistake that companies make is not having a board of directors or...
by Larry Putterman | Advisory Board, Boards, Business, Leadership, Management, Outside Director, Vision
A company without a CEO can flounder and crash. Companies that lack CEO leadership are like a ship without a rudder. An Interim CEO fills this leadership gap. An Interim CEO is an individual who is temporarily chosen to act as CEO and fills the gap between a CEO...
by Larry Putterman | Advisory Board, Boards, Business, Cybercrime, Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Management, Outside Director, Technology
Target, a national retailer, announced 40 million credit and debit card accounts of customers had been stolen. The Target breach is officially the second largest breach of a retailer in history. Cybercrime threatens all businesses. Cyber threats are increasing in...
by Larry Putterman | Advisory Board, Boards, Business, Entrepreneurs, Family Business, Leadership, Outside Director
Every board needs what I call “fresh eyes.” I define it as being able to see things that others do not. Boards acquire fresh eyes when they add outside directors to their board. They are called outside directors because they are not employees or stakeholders in the...
