Executive Session: The Directors & Boards Podcast Executive Session, Episode 21: Cassandra Kelly, Aisha Dozié and Jon Solorzano
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Jul 8, 2025 
Join Cassandra Kelly, chair of the Treasury Corporation of Victoria, as she discusses the art of board leadership and the essential qualities of an effective board chair, using music and sports analogies. Aisha Dozié, director at Vita Coco, shares insights on navigating market uncertainty and the board's evolving role amidst technology and economic fluctuations. Jon Solorzano tackles the complexities of ESG in the boardroom, exploring how multinational companies can adapt to diverse regulations while balancing immediate business needs with long-term sustainability.
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Board Chair as Conductor
- The board chair is like an orchestra conductor or team captain, not a soloist or coach.
- Their role is to create conditions for effective decisions by managing dynamics and amplifying others' strengths.
Traits of Great Board Chairs
- A great chair embodies humility, curiosity, and restraint for better board dialogue.
- They listen deeply, ask probing questions, and use silence with impact to foster inclusive discussion.
Dispelling Board Chair Myths
- Avoid myths: chairs don't need all the answers or to command the room.
- Their role goes beyond governance details to shaping tone, culture and ongoing leadership beyond meetings.