Quotes and Backgrounds

Interview Quotes:
"Need more of a push from institutional investors regarding diversity."
"Boards are stewards of the public trust."
"We need to avoid shambles of sameness."

Interview Quotes:
"Try to bring a unique perspective and drive change. Show a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Regarding board service, it's important to just get started,  including looking at private companies, nonprofit boards, and those of smaller companies."
"Nonprofit boards are a good stepping stone."
"We need to help companies live up to the things that they have promised our country."
"Quotas have not been effective in driving businesses to diversify their Boards of Directors. Transparency may be a better method."

Interview Quotes:
"Board candidates should ask themselves why they want to do it."
"Think diversity is an essential factor for boards."
"Think boards currently doing what they need to do will continue to do that. We ought to be doing more introducing of minority candidates to the people we know."
"There are many qualified people today ready to serve."

Interview Quotes:
"It’s important to develop relationships as a source of board opportunities. None have come via search."
"My first criteria for board selection is who is on the board, because you are committing to another professional family."
"Every board operates a little differently from the next. Know why you want to be on a board."
"Diversity is really an economic imperative."

Interview Quotes:
"Important to stay current in your competency. Learn the players in your domain knowledge community."
"Cannot take the foot off the gas in advocating diversity."
"Important that you share your lived experience when in the boardroom."
"Invaluable to ask for a boardroom buddy and to spend time with senior management."
"Get some governance experience early."

Interview Quotes:
"The most challenging step is getting on your first corporate board."
"Super important to be your authentic self."
"I look for issues for which I have a unique perspective."

Interview Quotes:
"The definition of imposter syndrome has morphed."
"Asking questions is important."
"Consider private company boards."
"Relationships are most important in referrals to boards."
"Best way to learn about board service is to talk to more board directors."

Interview Quotes:
"Ask yourself what you really bring to the table."
"Never serve on a board where the value of diversity is in question."
"Sitting on minority directors should do more talent spotting."