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Board's who over-rate their governance competency risk killing their corporate governance. This podcast looks at the dangers of Board self-assessments and how to improve their effectiveness.

Some learning from our early days of stopping and starting podcasting.

Rant edition. Jim goes off on incubators and start-ups. What's the attraction? Why don't we focus on later-stage companies? Also on this podcast: - US politics is depressing - the Financial Post goes after the rich and famous - using my library card - stuck on Ketchup - getting over Powerpoint

Craig D'Souza was a Toronto police officer. Now he heads up investigations for Facebook and their related companies including Instagram, WhatsApp and Oculus. In conversation with Jim, Craig shares his career journey and what it's like to work at one of the worlds largest and best run tech companies. From building connections to leading large teams, Craig's insights are inspiring and grounded. There's lots here for anyone seeking an interesting and fulfilling career.

Content Marketing Study. 88% of B2B marketers now engage in content marketing. A recent study reveals this and other fascinating insight on content marketers. Karen and Jim chat with Ken Steven, Boardroom Metrics' lead strategy and marketing consultant about the findings of the study. Ken shares some great insight on how to win over new clients using content marketing. Here's a link to the study http://www.slideshare.net/CMI/b2b-content-marketing-2016-benchmarks-budgets-and-trends-north-america?ref=http://contentmarketinginstitute.com/2015/09/b2b-content-marketing-research/ Here's a link to a new white paper writing service that has been spurred by client demand. http://www.boardroommetrics.com/white-paper-writing-services-toronto

Tips we gathered from our writers on winning RFP proposal bids. Jim Crocker and Karen McElroy.

Executive personal brands. Too general, to old, too late. Jim and Karen discuss their observations working with experienced executives on personal brands. Overall thought: you will care, especially when it's too late. Also on this podcast: - motivating teams through individuals - typing on an iPhone - damn ink The blog on executive branding http://www.boardroommetrics.com/blog/toronto-executive-personal-brand-20160902.htm

RFP response. Jim figures out that responding to an RFP means really interpreting and understanding the bidders requirements. Also on this podcast: - Ageism and how to conquer it - Webinars and how to hold the audience - Gamifying driving Jim' blog on 12 tips for responding and winning RFP's http://www.boardroommetrics.com/blog/winning-request-for-proposal-responses-20160823.htm Boardroom Metrics RFP Writer Page http://www.boardroommetrics.com/toronto-rfp-proposal-writer

Risk, strategy, and the CEO. This special edition podcast focuses on corporate governance, specifically as it applies to private business. Jim answers the following questions: - should private business leaders be as obsessed with governance as they are with the rest of their to-do list? - is corporate governance a KISS exercise? - what are the key elements of strong corporate governance? - what are three best practices of corporate governance? - describe the corporate governance work that Boardroom Metrics does for organizations This governance blog on the Boardroom Metrics site is one of the most viewed pieces of content. http://www.boardroommetrics.com/blog/corporate-governance-for-private-business-two-best-practices-20130503.htm

Risk, strategy, and the CEO. This special edition podcast focuses on corporate governance, specifically as it applies to private business. Jim answers the following questions: - should private business leaders be as obsessed with governance as they are with the rest of their to-do list? - is corporate governance a KISS exercise? - what are the key elements of strong corporate governance? - what are three best practices of corporate governance? - describe the corporate governance work that Boardroom Metrics does for organizations This governance blog on the Boardroom Metrics site is one of the most viewed pieces of content. http://www.boardroommetrics.com/blog/corporate-governance-for-private-business-two-best-practices-20130503.htm

Is it a career or a phase? What do you do when you've sent 200 applications and still no job? Also on this podcast: - a quick follow up: vision framework back in the office - what advice would you give 28 year old you? - the Boardroom Banter: your calendar is who you are; great customer service and why we love Google maps - Doug remembers a close friend

Vision framework. Doug helps Karen and Jim get clear on their business. Also in this podcast: - a colleague flips out on being ordered back to the office - Doug digs into the business of Pokemon - Karen gets sweet on chocolate world - Jim works at speaking properly iggecv37

Doug's meeting effectiveness tips. Other topics: - the five year rule for Boards and CEO's - summer transitions - what game are you playing? - is the cloud safe? - a Google shout-out - Pokemon and Prisma

Some virtual peer (not beer) advice. Other topics on this podcast: - Article: RFP's Are The Ultimate Business Document - mailbag: how to hire as good as they seem in an interview and what's the value(?) of job description? - rants: Karen opens up to door-to-door sales - Doug has another great book - Jim goes pokemoning - finally, a shoutout to a beerfest and an airshow for using Twitter really well Links: http://www.boardroommetrics.com/blog/why-rfps-are-the-ultimate-business-document-20141119.htm

IT, Millennials and Professional branding. Karen worries that the midway is falling behind the times. Topics: - Doug on Podcasting Blogging - Karen on professional branding - Jim on new website - The Mailbox - Evaluating IT - Doug's blog on Millennials - Boardroom Banter - resumes, a book and Blackberry

Freelance or indie consultant? Corporate client? Boardroom Metrics CEO Karen McElroy chats with founder Jim Crocker about their focus on consultant marketing and some key learning from the past seven years.

Managing the truth. Doug and Jim discuss honesty in business. Jim reveals that being candid as a leader is easier for him than being candid as a consultant.

Best business books. After explaining what a PEBKAC is, Doug takes Jim through some of the library he uses to mentor his management teams. Some new, some old. Jim throws in 'Crossing the Chasm'. Doug's blog on the business book shelf. http://www.boardroommetrics.com/blog/best-business-books-20160610.htm#.V1q7xZMrL-Y Like Doug, Tom Peters thinks reading is good for leaders too! http://www.strategy-business.com/article/Tom-Peters-Wants-You-to-Read

CEO role in change. Change management expert Gabriella Fermo shares her insights with Jim on CEO's and change.

Corporate governance. Jim talks with Mark Orlan, Executive Director Information Technology and Services at Schulich School of Business, York University in Toronto. Mark recently re-posted an article titled your 'Next Board Member Should Be a Geek' from Strategy and Business Magazine. It's a topic that's near and dear to Jim's heart. http://www.strategy-business.com/article/Your-Next-Board-Member-Should-Be-a-Geek?gko=7758e