Episode 222 – Inside the Decision to Become a Board Member of a Newly Developed Firm with Janet Robinson

Janet Robinson is a Board Member for Steward Partners. Steward Partners is an employee-owned, full-service partnership that caters to family, institutional, and multi-generational investors.

In this podcast, Janet shares her journalistic background as CEO of The New York Times Company, highlighting the commitment to quality journalism and the importance of culture and values in a growing media company. She also explains what attracted her to Steward Partners, highlighting her desire to be part of a culture that prioritizes partnership and high performance.

Also discussed:

• Janet’s career transitioning from a public school teacher to a media executive at The New York Times Company, driven by her passion for publishing, media, and digital formats.
• The Times’ commitment to quality journalism and integrity which was both an attraction and a core value.
• Challenges faced with the digital shift and introducing a pay model.
• Concerns about declining media standards, stressing the importance of factual reporting and education.
• Joining the Steward Partners board because of their unique business model and experienced leadership, valuing their culture of partnership and high performance.
• How maintaining founding values and providing quality journalism are essential for media companies’ success in today’s world.

 

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