By Stuart R. Levine Published In, The Credit Union Times The “Internet of Things” can bring remarkable benefits as well as substantial challenges to today’s ever-changing business environment. No industry will remain untouched, as physical assets are equipped with sensors to create interconnected electronic network systems that record, process and transmit information. McKinsey Global Institute […]

Published in, The Credit Union Times By Stuart R. Levine What does it mean to be a “trusted brand”?  For years advertising agencies and businesses large and small have understood that word of mouth is the most powerful marketing campaign of all.  When someone recommends a product or service, they are not just saying they […]

By Stuart R. Levine Published In, Forbes Holiday parties can be fun, but they can also be damaging to your career. Make sure to follow these six steps at your office party to outshine your co-workers and not fall flat! 1. Network This may surprise some of you, but your holiday party isn’t simply a time […]

Read Stuart’s interview with NACD on the complexities of shareholder communication in the modern era.

Published in, The Credit Union Times By Stuart R. Levine Our hyperconnected world poses a governance and oversight challenge for boards.  Regardless of the industry or size, every organization is truly vulnerable to threats to its intellectual property and data.  One misstep can cause untold costs from compromised data, loss of customer trust, diminished competitive […]

By Stuart R. Levine Published In, Forbes Developing trust is a critical component of business success.  Its role in your personal achievement, your team’s ability to get results and your organization’s progress cannot be underestimated.  Trust, however, is very fragile and can be undermined quickly through behaviors and actions that do not reflect your values. […]

By Stuart R. Levine Published In, The Credit Union Times Are your board and senior leadership adequately protecting your organization’s most valuable assets including your data and intellectual property?  Board oversight, senior management leadership and a culture of engagement will go a long way to address this serious problem.  When a mindset of data protection […]

Stuart is quoted in “Boards Get Strategic When Picking Directors” on Agenda Week. View the PDF.

By Stuart R. Levine Published in Forbes Amazon’s success as the first trillion dollar retailer, combined with its founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos being named the 4th richest man in America by the recently released Forbes 400 list, certainly draws a lot of attention to this company.  These last few weeks, the spotlight has been […]

By Stuart R. Levine Published in AGENDA Boards need to ensure they have proper oversight of cyber-security issues, but creating another committee will not solve the problem. Directors still need to keep up with the pace of change. Ocean Tomo, a merchant bank specializing in intellectual property, estimates that intangible assets represent 84% of the […]