By Stuart R. Levine Published in The Credit Union Times Business leaders feel that their organizations are increasingly under threat today as uncertainty from market and political challenges seem more intense and issues of trust are more pronounced. PricewaterhouseCoopers’ recent article, “Redefining Business Success in a Changing World, CEO Survey”, recorded data from interviews with […]

By Stuart R. Levine Published in Credit Union Times Experts estimate that the success rate of major change efforts in organizations is only between 30% – 54%. When a change effort fails, it not only results in financial losses, but also in decreased employee morale, lost opportunities, and wasted resources. Many researchers and experts have […]

By Stuart R. Levine Published in, Forbes Last week I moderated an NACD Boardroom Excellence webinar in partnership with Broadridge Financial Solutions that focused on the issue of cybersecurity. Approximately 200 directors representing various corporations participated. The data shared was unnerving and troubling in its scope and implications. The cybersecurity statistics are jarring. In an […]

Stuart R. Levine is quoted in NACD’s Directorship magazine’s article, “How to Ensure Organizational Resiliency” by Judy Warner. In the article, Stuart gives advice on the importance of what happens between board meetings. Read the PDF.

By Stuart R. Levine Published In, The Credit Union Times What makes you happy? Is it a brand new car, a new pair of shoes or a new friend? They say money can’t buy happiness, but studies show perhaps being grateful can. One recent study stated that those subjects expressing gratitude were significantly more satisfied […]

By Stuart R. Levine Published in Forbes Building Your Experience through Board Service There is an African proverb which reads, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” The wisdom contained in those words underscores the importance of learning how to build relationships, promote teamwork, and gain […]

Published in, The Credit Union Times By Stuart R. Levine Wired Magazine co-founder, Kevin Kelly, is a Singularitarian, who professes that at some point in the not too distant future, “all change in the last million years will be surpassed by the change in the next five minutes.” This point in time becomes the tipping […]

By Stuart R. Levine Published in Forbes If you are smart, you are already thinking about what you can do to lock in your year-end bonus. If you follow these five fundamentals through year end, you will put yourself in a great position to succeed. 1. Stay Positive Everyone is going to be under pressure […]

Agenda Education Webinar: Responding to Activists Panelists: Stuart Levine, director, Broadridge Financial Solutions and D’Addario & Company Nancy Wojtas, partner, co-chair of the public companies group at Cooley 02/23/2016 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Activists have long been a thorn in boards’ sides, and they will likely increase their pressure in 2016 as their assets […]

By Stuart R. Levine Published in, Forbes Insights There is increased conversation regarding governance and its impact on shareholder value.  To participate requires clear thinking and crisp communication.  Let’s start by understanding that any good decision-making process requires timely information that is presented in a coherent and effective manner.  When we talk about organizational culture, […]