By Russ Banham Realizemagazine When you’re dead, you’re dead,” actress Marlene Dietrich said in the 1980s. “That’s it.” In the 2020s, this conclusive statement is a bit more nuanced. Through a…
Being courted is an honor, but accepting isn't always a good idea. How to spot the danger signs of a bad board. By Russ Banham Corporate Board Membermagazine Andrea Bonime-Blanc had…
AI technology is helping Dark Chocolate consumers ensure they’re buying what they’re paying for by authenticating cacao percentages and sources which drive their premium prices. By Russ Banham Dell Perspectives Three…
Pandemic-induced financial repercussions, environmental disasters, #MeToo scandals and cyber events are all factors in today’s more complicated and risky D&O liability landscape. Here’s how to gauge your risk of exposure.…
How touch technologies are taking on new meaning By Russ Banham Realize magazine Of the five senses, touch arguably is the most underprized. If limited to a choice of having…
By Russ Banham Carrier Management At a time of great crisis, chief risk officers have stepped forward to bring their unique skillsets to bear in assessing the strategic and financial…
Tech evangelist Mick Ebeling redefines what’s possible in addressing “absurdities.” By Russ Banham Realize Every Not Impossible project begins with two fundamental questions: If not now, then when? If not…
By Russ Banham Forbes Industrial manufacturers are under pressure to interpret and act upon a variety of forces affecting their business, from cyberthreats to changes in the market. These disruptions…
Like other large retailers, Ulta Beauty was hit hard by the pandemic, but unlike those that have fallen, the cosmetics company has survived through months of chaos. CFO Scott Settersten…
avoided disaster by making some tough—and quick—decisions from the virtual war room. By Russ Banham Chief Executive Like other retail CFOs, Scott Settersten at Ulta Beauty had never come across…