Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr. > Quotes

“Strategy is really the essence of the boards value proposition to the company. The ability to strategize well is the essence of what makes a board relevant.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“A high-performing board of directors is the backbone of a successful company.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“A board-established and led vision is a critical element of effective corporate governance. It provides direction, inspires stakeholders, and guides the company towards a successful future.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“As a board, you want to be able to identify exactly what the company is succeeding at and exactly what it's failing at so that you can amplify the successes and correct the failures with surgical precision.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Now, more than ever, the world needs transformational leaders not to cultivate change for its own sake, but to lead through the inevitable evolutions in business and human society.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Shaping the company's future requires understanding the key drivers
of value for the company and establishing metrics to measure progress accordingly.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Effective board governance hinges on the accuracy and reliability of
financial reporting, instilling investor confidence.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“There's no one-size-fits-all answer to defining business success, as different companies can and should prioritize various aspects of success.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Effective risk management and compliance are essential for protecting the
company's assets and reputation.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Effective board governance hinges on fostering a culture of ethics and
integrity throughout the organization.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Each business is like a tree in the forest that is the economy. Each business is like a living being that exists within an ecosystem that also has a life of its own.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“As a board, you want to be able to identify exactly what the company is succeeding at and exactly what it's failing at so that you can amplify success and correct failure with surgical precision.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“In today's competitive business landscape, a board's primary responsibility is to ensure the
long-term success and sustainability of the organization.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Critical to success in corporate governance is a vision that inspires and motivates employees at all levels.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“To be successful, a Board of Directors must foster a culture of respect and appreciation.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Fortifying the company involves assessing the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure and implementing safeguards.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“Investing has the best results when you learn from nature.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, The Wealth Reference Guide: An American Classic

“Businesses and markets have a symbiotic relationship. Each has a profound effect on the other.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth, Business Essentials

“Business is about putting smiles on peoples faces. Business is about helping people to live better lives.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth, Business Essentials

“In business, it's important to be able to make informed decisions.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“Business models are about the systems and processes related to the exchange of value between sellers and buyers.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“With everything in business, the benefits gained should exceed the cost incurred.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“When we look at asset protection from a natural perspective, we realize that in nature, assets are protected not with fences or walls but with internal and external immune systems. So the best way to protect an asset is with systems that self organize and self execute behaviors which function as protective to the asset.”
― Hendrith Smith, The Wealth Reference Guide: An American Classic

“One way to improve your business is to increase its capabilities. The more capable your business is of providing value to it's customers, the more success your business will experience.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“The success of a strategy largely depends on it's implementation. You can have a good strategy, you can have a winning game plan, but ultimately you and your team have to implement the strategy and execute and put the game plan into action if your business is going to succeed.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“The best way to protect an asset is with systems that self organize and self execute behaviors which function as protective to the asset.”
― Hendrith Smith

“ESG ratings impact profitability - regardless of what industry your company is in. People like to know that the companies they interact with and buy from are companies that do good in the world.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“As society evolves, business models evolve.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“By harnessing the power of collective intelligence, boards of directors can make better decisions, drive innovation, and ensure the long-term success of their organizations.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

“If you want to have a profitable business, you need to have an efficient business.”
― Hendrith Smith