Following a controversial chapter, the new owners of the Washington Commanders, a group led by private equity titan Josh Harris, is attempting to forge a new path with the Commanders by tapping Craig Fischer as finance chief, his first executive hire. Richard Torrenzano gives his take on what Fischer must do inside the organization to Fortune’s Sheryl Estrada.

Companies have become targets in U.S. culture wars and a systemic change has taken place in customer commentary and response. Bud Light has shown these controversies have legs and longevity and they aren’t the only company facing these issues. Richard Torrenzano addresses how business leaders have been pushed by loud internal or external groups to voice opinions on controversial issues and align themselves with social causes … and provides secrets to avoid a consumer apocalypse.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing and zooming information through cyberspace at ludicrous digital velocity as these attacks increase, posing new risks with significant impact on public perception, consumer trust and reputation.

Richard Torrenzano offers six actions to minimize the devastating aftermath and consequences of these attacks on brand and reputation

The relative advantages of listing in the U.S. are growing–and some companies no longer see a need for a European listing.

Learn about the advantages and challenges of listing in the U.S.

“I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!” is an epic line in the 1976 movie Network, shouted repeatedly by TV newsman Howard Beale, portrayed by Peter Finch.

We are experiencing an unexpected escalation of consumer rage, amplified by influential media, resulting in a seething sales boycott that defied expectations. Brands that get caught up in the culture wars don’t know themselves – or their customers.

Richard Torrenzano provides insights on the crisis and offers strategies to avoid customer apocalypse.

The incessant onslaught of news and promotional messages could be undermining trust and causing anxiety.

Six actions to make sure you’re ready when—not if—a cyberattack strikes.
“Beginning today, all passwords must include sign language, thumb fingerprints, and animal noises,” read a sign in a corporate office I visited recently. Unfortunately, contemporary cyber challenges extend way beyond password protection.

Rumors are embedded in the culture of Wall Street and global markets. The very name of The Wall Street Journal’s notable “Heard on the Street” daily column (one of my favorites), illustrates the importance of what is whispered in the corridors of power.

All businesses face significantly higher levels of risk today–just listen to board discussions or evaluate skyrocketing corporate insurance rates.

The challenging nature of marketing products and services to the masses, managing investor sentiment and reaction, and playing in the political sandbox created turbulence and was eventually catastrophic for former Disney CEO Bob Chapek.

Technology has changed how employees communicate. How do companies address the implication of those changes?

CEOs have been speaking out increasingly on an array of political issues, and it is becoming problematic for companies and boards with noisy internal or external groups pushing business leaders to comment publicly on controversial matters.

Six fundamental rules companies should include in their email policies and how to retool employee training to address current issues.

In the legal profession, all revenue generators must be viewed in the real and virtual world as thought leaders that deliver value and have a winning formula for new business. What are the key actions for new business success in ever-changing digital world?

While the desire to protect and build the bottom line is understandable, some of these ‘hot’ new companies and products can be lurking landmines.

Shareholder interaction is evolving and requires boards, managements and their advisers to rethink investor activities, especially in the digital and virtual arenas.

Five stages of grief business leaders go through when faced with litigation and how they can better approach these issues going forward.