The Corporate Director Podcast
Diligent
On The Corporate Director Podcast, we discuss the experiences and ideas behind what's working in corporate board governance in out digital-tech-fuled world. You'll hear interviews with corporate leaders who have compelling stories to share, governance researchers with new insights, and conversations with "governance geeks" who are passionate about finding the best ideas out there to help board directors do their work better. Episodes will feature topics such as: corporate governance, strategy, board culture, risk management, ESG, secure communication, digital transformation through boardroom technology, board meeting management, director recruiting and succession planning, board refreshment, boardroom meeting minutes and other good governance best practices.
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May 15, 2021 • 37min
Inclusion in the Next Normal
What lessons should companies take forward into the “next normal?” How can we meaningfully support and drive inclusion at all levels of an organization? Joyce Cacho, experienced board member at Sunrise Banks NA, the World Benchmarking Alliance, and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, discusses the importance of inclusion in 2021 and beyond.
May 1, 2021 • 1h 8min
Leading with Purpose
As we continue to move out of the pandemic, how can corporate leaders “do better?” In this episode, hear from Hubert Joly, the former Chairman and CEO of Best Buy, and Colin McLetchie, President and Founder of Five Ways Forward, discuss the best ways to truly lead with purpose.
Apr 15, 2021 • 42min
A Catalyst for Diversity: The Future of Representation
Increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in corporate leadership has been a long-fought uphill battle. In the wake of company commitments, listing requirements and government legislation on the issue, who has benefitted? More importantly, which groups have still been left out and left behind? Hear from Meesha Rosa, Senior Director of Board Services at Catalyst, on how to ensure that a rising tide really does lift all boats.
Apr 1, 2021 • 39min
A Generalist Approach to Business Transformation
How can directors best support and direct strategic business transformation? Hear from transformation expert and board member Dorlisa Flur about her experiences overseeing several unique business transformations, some in the midst of the pandemic.
Mar 15, 2021 • 41min
The Fight for Latino Representation in the Boardroom
In the push for greater boardroom diversity, how can we ensure we correctly track, measure, and promote progress? Esther Aguilera, President and CEO of the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) details the struggle for greater Latino representation in public company boardrooms, and what her organization is doing to help.
Mar 1, 2021 • 50min
Ethical Decision-Making in the Face of Change
As companies face increasingly existential threats to business and to society as a whole, how should corporate leaders grapple with these issues to foster positive change? Debbie Alvarez-Rodriguez, board member at Recology, and Kathryn Cartini, co-founder of Chloe Capital, give their insights and advice.
Feb 15, 2021 • 25min
A Deep Dive on Modern Governance
In our 50th episode special, hear from Diligent CEO Brian Stafford and COO and President Lisa Edwards for an in-depth discussion of modern governance: what it means to them, why it’s so important, how it’s changing, and what to expect for the future of governance.
Feb 1, 2021 • 39min
What are Directors Thinking?
Which issues are top priority for directors as we head into 2021? How confident are they in economic conditions, now and in the future? What trends in director sentiment are we likely to see continue this year? Melanie Nolen, Research Director for Chief Executive Group and Research Editor for Corporate Board Member Magazine, weighs in with results from Corporate Board Member and Diligent Institute’s latest research.
Jan 1, 2021 • 35min
Jargon-Free ESG: Plain Talk on Metrics and Disclosure
With the pandemic, wildfires, flooding and more catastrophic events, ESG issues will only grow in prominence this year, but effective ESG metrics and disclosure remains elusive for many companies. In this episode, Kristen Sullivan, leader of sustainability and KPI services at Deloitte, provides a practical insights on ESG metrics and disclosures for corporate directors.
Dec 20, 2020 • 18min
Progress, Process and Leadership in Board Evaluations - Part 3
Having the right people in the room is critical to a board’s success—yet are today’s governance professionals getting the most out of their evaluations? In this special 3-part series, TK Kerstetter, facilitator of over 25 evaluations, talks about process, ways to make progress, and the importance of leadership and culture.
