Where Manufacturer Boards are Increasingly Focusing Their Time (Originally appeared in the September 14th, 2022 ‘Across the Board’ digital publication, a Board Director, Board Advisor, C-Level, and Business Leader publication reaching 28,000+ exceptional business leaders in over 70 countries with articles focused on leadership, strategy, and governance topics — sign…

Every generation an extraordinary figure captures the imagination of the design public, allowing us to dream and see what is heretofore impossible. That man of the moment is Alan Faena. Raised in the restrictive regimes of 1960s Argentina, Alan Faena came of age when the country opened up to the…

There is a common understanding in business literature worldwide — board diversity and board members with international work experience are closely associated with positive outcomes for organizations. Those having international work experience can better cope with the complexities that arise in any corporate board. The mindset and experience prepare these…

I was recently interviewed by The Chicago Community Trust to discuss the importance of leveraging my voice to provide empowerment, belonging, and joy. To support my vision of equal opportunities for women, I have established The Alzenia Project, a not-for-profit (NFP) resource whose goal is committed to helping young women…

Summer is in full swing and we’re finally able to venture out of the house — responsibly, of course — to relax outdoors and enjoy family and friends now more than ever over the past two-and-half years, as the pandemic continues. But, as fun as summer can be, the season…

In addition to being a global business leader with expertise in banking, capital markets, and digital assets in her own right, Lisa Pollina regularly engages in conversations with world-class CEOs and top-tier executives addressing the most pressing issues they face. Her interviews delve into the minds of these visionary trailblazers…

In today’s global age, corporate leaders require a new skill set: “multicultural intelligence.” It’s the ability to work effectively across different cultural traditions, multinational and diverse teams, and varied workplace standards for more effective communication and more inclusive collaboration. We’re in conversation with Lisa Pollina, a global business leader with…

During the peak of the pandemic, many people experienced the inconvenience of not being able to head to the doctor’s office and having to struggle with adapting to the new “normal” of video calling doctors. Not to forget the fact that hospitals were overcrowded, and vaccines weren’t developed yet. As…

Susan R. Schoenfeld, CEO, and Founder of Wealth Legacy Advisors LLC serves as a ‘thought partner’ to families of wealth through personal attention and the human spirit. Susan is an award-winning Thought Leader; she provides guidance on legacy, next-generation, stewardship, governance, leadership succession, and philanthropy. Susan spoke on the “Governance…