Quotes and Backgrounds

Interview Quotes: "We must live our beliefs. Ask yourself what have you done in the last year to advance diversity." "You gain credibility on your boards by your questions, being prepared, and working beyond the board meetings." "Consider board seats in private companies."

Interview Quotes: "There’s a political and moral imperative to diversity besides a business imperative." "Sees storm clouds re: anti DEI on the horizon." "Still see a tendency for corporations to consider the same minority people for board seats." "Many of our best and brightest are not in business but in law firms."

Interview Quotes: "The most effective directors bring differing perspectives, do not dominate the conversation, and encourage others to engage." "The worst thing in a boardroom is group think." "There are no throw away interactions with people. People are always making judgments about you." "Never felt he had to sacrifice his blackness to fit in."

Interview Quotes: "Not-for-profit board service provides value as to what happens in the boardroom." "Need to be careful not to dive into operational issues." "Should be clear about what value you can add and make your board intentions known."