By Stuart R. Levine Published in Forbes It’s time to slow down. Before you can truly think clearly and strategically, you must first take care of yourself. In this column, I’m going to try to connect a few dots that will help you to become a more effective leader, have more productive energy and be able […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]