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Navigating ​b​oard ​l​eadership: The ​v​iew from the ​c​hair

Blog

· Aug 7

· 3 min read

Navigating ​b​oard ​l​eadership: The ​v​iew from the ​c​hair

By Winnie Ling

Leadership in the boardroom is a multifaceted journey that requires a blend of diverse experiences, proactive engagement, and strategic preparation.

Podcast

· Dec 10, 2025

· 1 min read

Why culture belongs in the boardroom

By Dottie Schindlinger

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, host Dottie Schindlinger talks with workplace culture expert Bree Groff, author of Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously). Bree makes the ca...

Business risk grew double digits in 2025, according to GCs

Blog

· Dec 9, 2025

· 5 min read

Business risk grew double digits in 2025, according to GCs

By Michael Emperor

The Q4 GC Risk Index finds business risk 16 percent higher than it was at the start of the year, as domestic political uncertainty and regulatory upheaval continue to cast a shadow over the compliance sphere.

Compliance gaps widen: Are you ready to respond?

Blog

· Dec 5, 2025

· 3 min read

Compliance gaps widen: Are you ready to respond?

By Dottie Schindlinger

The latest GC Risk Index from Diligent Institute, in partnership with Corporate Board Member, reveals a clear trend: legal, compliance, and audit leaders continue to perceive significantly heightened risk heading entering Q4 with heightened risk perceptions - and they are mobilizing accordingly.

Podcast

· Nov 26, 2025

· 1 min read

The value of international expertise in the boardroom

By Dottie Schindlinger

On this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, host Dottie Schindlinger sits down with Maria Garcia‑Nielsen,an independent director atMibanco, Lantana Group, and Base Protection Group and found...

Boards entered 2025 facing rising heightened risk, economic volatility, and an urgent mandate to modernize oversight.

Blog

· Nov 24, 2025

· 3 min read

Boards in transition: Why active, data-driven governance is the 2026 imperative

By Dottie Schindlinger

Boards entered 2025 facing rising heightened risk, economic volatility, and an urgent mandate to modernize oversight.

Ten insights shaping boards in the year ahead

Blog

· Nov 13, 2025

· 5 min read

Top board trends in 2026

By Kira Ciccarelli

Boards entered 2025 facing rising risk, economic volatility, and an urgent mandate to modernize oversight.

Why having a strategic audit function is critical right now

Blog

· Nov 11, 2025

· 4 min read

Bridging the gap: Why having a strategic audit function is critical right now

By Dottie Schindlinger

Cyber threats, AI disruption, and geopolitical instability are reshaping the audit landscape — and 4,000 audit leaders across 131 countries have weighed in.

Podcast

· Oct 29, 2025

· 1 min read

Key takeaways from the 2025 Annual Corporate Directors Survey

By Dottie Schindlinger

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Catie Hall and Ariel Smilowitz from PwC’s Governance Insights Center unpack findings from PwC’s Annual Corporate Directors Survey and translate th...

How companies are rethinking transactions in a volatile market

Blog

· Oct 28, 2025

· 5 min read

Ready or not: How companies are rethinking transactions in a volatile market

By Dottie Schindlinger

After months of buzz in the third quarter of 2024, many expected 2025 would finally spark a wave of IPOs and breathe new life into public markets.

Beyond the balance sheet: The complete picture of transaction readiness

Blog

· Oct 20, 2025

· 3 min read

Beyond the balance sheet: The complete picture of transaction readiness

By Faiza Asifuddin

New research, highlights a market navigating uncertainty with increased caution and deeper due diligence.

Podcast

· Oct 15, 2025

· 1 min read

Getting transaction ready: Boards, deals, and tech in unpredictable markets

By Meghan Day

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Rich Mullen, Partner in Wilson Sonsini’s M&A Practice, and Ranga Bodla, Vice President, Field Engagement and Marketing at NetSuite, Meghan Day to ...

GC Risk Index: GCs report heightened risks

Blog

· Oct 9, 2025

· 6 min read

GC Risk Index: GCs report heightened risks

By Melanie Nolen

A new survey of general counsel, chief compliance officers and audit leaders finds business risk on the rise in the third quarter, amid turbulent regulatory environment and tariff impact.

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