Quotes and Backgrounds

Interview Quotes: "Business is going to look more like us tomorrow than today." "Many diverse constituents want their share of diversity representation." "Demands of today's directors are far more significant than they were 20 years ago." "We have made progress regarding diversity but it's been uneven. We cannot allow current conditions to discourage us." "We are going to make it on our own merits with or without the Supreme Court."

Interview Quotes: "Her CEO thought that board service was a good way to bring in different perspectives." "She brings a particular expertise on a board but has been able to contribute across a range of issues. Talent management is believed to be more valued on boards." "When you sit on boards, you're naturally renting your reputation." "Don't necessarily go for the big flashy boards. Sometimes smaller is better because you can make more of a contribution." "Diversity helps you better understand the customer base."

Interview Quotes: "Was an entrepreneur, not the currency that was historically valued for big corporate boards." "His operating style in the boardroom is very much in alignment with the way that he approaches his day job." "Allies in the boardroom can come from very unexpected places. Understanding the currency that people value is helpful." "Should also be focused on the creation of intergenerational wealth for our people." "The nonprofit path to board service is relevant but should not be your final destination."

Interview Quotes: "You have to always be on your best game because people are always watching." "Not for term limits but for age limits." "Performance on the recent wave of minority board appointments will have a significant impact on diversity." "It takes time to find your voice in the boardroom. You must have a strategy for onboarding yourself."

Interview Quotes: "You need to tell people that you're interested in being a public company director and tell them why and what kinds of boards you're interested in." "Your first board should be something that you care about and think you could add value to." "There's no question that diversity has helped the performance of public company boards."

Interview Quotes: "Boards go for expertise over race or gender." "Look for the informal board leadership." "Avoid being the designated black or female director. She did not want to pigeonhole herself."

Interview Quotes: "Could lead with your domain knowledge, swim in your own lane." "Don’t want to be the first to be the only." "Am absolutely my authentic self in the boardroom." "Diversity is not a favor but an obligation." "What is our ‘Rosa Parks moment’ to accelerate sustainable change regarding diversity?"

Interview Quotes: "You never know who is watching, you never know where that first board opportunity is coming from." "Self-awareness will lead to your being most efficient in the boardroom. How you are perceived by others is important." "Search firms will always be driven by their clients." "Absolutely need help regarding diversity from institutional investors."