Dr. Earl R. Smith II

By Dr. Earl R. Smith II
DrSmith@Dr-Smith.com
www.Dr-Smith.com

During my six tours as a CEO and through the years of working with other CEOs, I have developed an understanding of the process of change that is considerably different from the one I learned at the Sloan School. I find that helping CEOs understand the subtleties of change is one of the major contributions that I make to their future and the future of their companies. Although I do not see change dualistically, it may be helpful to describe two of the major approaches to change in the constellation. Read the rest of this entry »

The speaker opened his presentation to a group of small business CEOs with a challenge: ”If a bomb exploded right here, right now, who would replace you as the executive leader of your company, and how well would they perform?” Most CEOs acknowledged that they had no clear successor, and the few who had designated one expressed substantial doubts about his or her ability to grow the company. Even though my company was seventeen years old at the time, I was in the majority who didn’t know who their successor would be. My company probably would have disintegrated if I had been hit by the proverbial truck. Read the rest of this entry »

By Dr. Earl R. Smith II
DrSmith@Dr-Smith.com
www.Dr-Smith.com

Leadership coaching can help you to improve your leadership and personal growth dramatically. You can enhance your professional and personal relationships with the help of an efficient leadership coach. You can gain confidence and increase productivity. In today’s busy world, many people struggle to balance leadership skills and personal growth. This often results in work stress and family problems. They feel lack of support and a sense of isolation. Read the rest of this entry »

By Dr. Earl R. Smith II
DrSmith@Dr-Smith.com
www.Dr-Smith.com

Small business owners run a high risk of becoming isolated. No one likes to feel alone. Often times they get to feeling that it is them against the world - that no one is willing to help fight the battle of keeping the doors open for business. Every so often, I get a call from one of these business owners. The engagements that result are among the most enjoyable. They find a coach who provides a new perspective and helps them develop a stronger skill base and fresh vision. I get a chance to reinvigorate a dream and help it grow. Read the rest of this entry »

By Dr. Earl R. Smith II
DrSmith@Dr-Smith.com
www.Dr-Smith.com

Non-profits corporations are often the governance model used to address community-based problems. Non-profit boards are often composed of community leaders with a common goal of eradicating issues affecting the quality of life in their community. Boards of directors of these organizations serve as supporters, fundraisers, officers and staff members of these critical organizations. Boards of directors of non-profits must find ways to establish missions, map strategies, demonstrate fiduciary compliance, and provide oversight for the organization with a goal of supplying the maximum funds to carrying out the organization’s mission. Read the rest of this entry »

By Dr. Earl R. Smith II
DrSmith@Dr-Smith.com
www.Dr-Smith.com

“There are two kinds of tough times”, an old friend used to say. “Times can be tough because that’s the way they are - and they can be tough because that’s the way you are.” Read the rest of this entry »

Question 1: Describe a recent project where you were responsible for managing multiple people or teams. What were some of the key challenges and how did you handle those challenges? Read the rest of this entry »

Monday November 17 2008

It’s not an exaggeration to describe Bank of Ireland as a calamity. That certainly must be the view of the 74,000 people who own up to 10,000 shares in the bank. Read the rest of this entry »

By Dr. Earl R. Smith II
DrSmith@Dr-Smith.com
www.Dr-Smith.com

Good leadership coaching provides direction and guidance, support and counsel, during an executive’s personal development efforts. Personal growth accelerates with the support of a coach. My coaching engagements are fast tracks to improvement. One client described them as “coaching on steroids”. Read the rest of this entry »

By Dr. Earl R. Smith II
DrSmith@Dr-Smith.com
www.Dr-Smith.com

A board’s primary responsibility to the shareholders of the company is to protect and enhance the value of the shareholders interest in the company. This responsibility has not changed with the business environment today’s boards operate in, however the work boards engage in and the scrutiny directors now fall under has changed drastically. Sarbanes-Oxley ensures that directors now face legal consequences for board decisions as SOX attempts to codify good governance policies. Corporate governance demands more from directors than ever before, while at the same time a negative wind blows against the compensation levels directors enjoy for their services. As part of governance activities, boards assess compensation policies, set benchmarks for the level of director compensation and document its method for future compensation assessments. Read the rest of this entry »