Leadership Conversations by TSB

We speak with Patrick Dunne about the recent history of boards and the development that has taken place over the last two decades. We examine the sustainability component of modern corporate governance and Patrick shares some interesting but also concerning facts about the social standing of boards. He further introduces the second edition of his award-winning book ‘Boards’ and talks through his educational projects, and people he looks up to.

In this episode we speak to management thinker, business leader, author, and advisor Marga Hoek. We talk about her impressive career, her thoughts on the sustainable leadership agenda, and the role of capital markets, technology, and the board. Marga shares what kind of leaders impress her and provides a useful toolkit to foster sustainable business.

In this episode we speak with Neil Stewart of the Value Reporting Foundation (VRF) about the history of the VRF and the newly created International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). He is taking us through the benefits of standardisations and the ESG journey in general. He informs about what is important to business leaders, board directors and investors, now. Lastly, Neil shares a fantastic case study of an impactful leader and the impact that she made by speaking truth to power.

In this episode we speak with Helle Bank Jørgensen about her 30-year journey in sustainable business, her current work as CEO of Competent Boards, and what personally drives her. We also discuss her new book ‘Stewards of the Future’ and current boardroom issues. At the end Helle shares a story about a particular leader that had a big impact on her, as well as her enduring connection to the legacy of that person.

In this episode we speak with Joseph Kenner, the president and CEO of the Greyston Bakery and Foundation, a trailblazing B Corporation and pioneers of the Open Hiring movement. Joe shares how everyone has something to contribute to society and demonstrates how a business can play an important role in providing economic opportunity to marginalised communities. Greyston aims to build a world where individuals are defined by their potential, rather than their circumstances. Find out more about Greyston: https://www.greyston.org/

In this episode we speak with Ravi Chaudhry, leadership guru and a much sought-after mentor and counsellor. Ravi's singular focus is to foster a new edifice of responsible leadership and responsible entrepreneurship. It was incredibly insightful to learn about Ravi’s life mission to promote sustainable leadership and discuss how institutions need to take responsibility as participants in society. Ravi takes us through his concept of taking a 720° view and changing the way we think. We also explore the leap forward from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to Socially Responsible Corporations (SRC).

In this episode we speak with Rachael De Renzy Channer. Racheal leads Egon Zehnder’s Sustainability Practice and shares with us interesting details from a recent leadership survey with the Financial Times. We discuss her journey and how it has influenced her view on what it means to be a leader today, from her many years spent in the military to her passion in finding and developing great leaders today.

In this episode we speak with Andrew Winston, who was named to the 2021 Thinkers50 list of top 50 management thinkers. Andrew is one of the most widely read and published writers on sustainability. We discuss Andrew's career, how it has led him to his mission of helping companies build a thriving world, his thoughts on responsible leadership, and his newest book written with Paul Polman called: "Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take".

In our first episode of 'Leadership Conversations' we speak with Halla Tómasdóttir, CEO of The B Team. Halla shares her personal leadership journey and pivotal moments along the way. She also talks about the work of The B Team, and shares some inspiring stories of leaders that embrace more responsible business.