Quotes and Backgrounds

Interview Quotes: "Make sure that a board's culture represents what you stand for and understand what you bring to the table." "Be careful about getting stuck in staff positions as opposed to operating roles." "Seeing more companies using advisory boards." "Be willing to allocate the time required for board service." "Don't jump to get on the first board that asks."

Interview Quotes: "When thinking about your first board, make sure you're jazzed about the company, the industry." "Her strategy was to be engaged, be prepared, and ask relevant questions." "Believe that quietly, companies will continue to recruit diverse candidates. The good news is there's more of us in the rooms." "Search firms must first be diverse enough amongst themselves and be included enough where they can source candidates. They are used more to clear candidates than to find them."

Interview Quotes: "Race was always in the room but skill set was the priority." "Business needs some sort of push incentives to embrace diversity, especially from shareholders." "All great board members are good listeners. Need to improve the board evaluation process."

Interview Quotes: "Most important thing is good performance in your job." "You never know who's watching." "You meet a lot of people serving on not-for-profit boards." "Talk to be heard instead of just talking to talk. Don't be hesitant to ask a question after having done your homework."