Regardless of what your version of a great life is, it still requires you to show up, and when it does not turn out how you thought or something goes wrong, and it will, just yell “plot twist” and move to the next scene. …

There was a time when people who worked in a trade were revered. If you were a carpenter or if you could work with metal or build a house or fix somebody’s plumbing, you were held in high esteem. You were also paid very well. …

In our last installment we wrote about the findings of a KPMG study of what’s happened in California since it was mandated that corporate boards there become more diverse. That study had a great deal of useful and encouraging information. Bottom line: This is a …

I have been on a corporate board since 2003. It has been a terrific experience and I highly recommend it. If you are considering joining a corporate board let me encourage you to take the steps necessary to make that happen. It’s a great time …

Corporate board seats are scarce and competition is fierce. But you don’t have to sit passively just wishing and hoping. There are actions you can take. In fact, the “right” initiatives can immeasurably increase your odds of landing a seat. …