Quotes and Backgrounds

Interview Quotes: "It’s not just about what you think, but it is about what is in the best interests of the shareholders." "Good Board Directors must remember to have their eyes in the business, and their fingers out." "You should not automatically pursue every board opportunity, be selective and look for something that is the right culture for you and that you have a passion for the business."

Interview Quotes: "Had to learn the dynamics of boardroom communications." "You need to be comfortable with sometimes being uncomfortable in the boardroom." "Need to break the perception that embracing diversity somehow increases a company's exposure to risk."

Interview Quotes: "If I am not my authentic self in the boardroom, you are not getting the best of what I have to offer." "You cannot wish yourself on a board. You’ve got to have the skill set." "We can change the pipeline for people who get interviewed for board positions." "I want to spend time learning before I jump into speaking. The loudest voice in the room isn't always the voice that leads." "It's not so much imposter syndrome, but the impact of systematic biases, racism."

Interview Quotes: "First public company board was a result of serving on a nonprofit board, it's important to get exposed to people currently sitting on boards." "Important to define how this person would contribute to the board. Learn how to influence the direction of the company." "He always joins the audit committee to learn about a company and exposes a personal term limit of 10 years for board service." "Contribute at points where people are ready to hear what you have to say, not merely when you have something to say."