Quotes and Backgrounds

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: "Almost all of my boards were from referrals, not search." "Should identify boards where you add value based on your expertise." "Important to be thoroughly prepared for meetings, ask questions, and build relationships with fellow board members."

Interview Quotes: "Leading a very complicated institution led to me getting on my first board." "Should be interested in private equity and venture capital backed boards." "A good board member keeps that bright light between management and governance." "Excellence in performance will transcend all artificial barriers."

Interview Quotes: "Operating style in the boardroom was basically the same as on his day job. He treated the boards like a client." "If you are a public company, your customers are diverse." "There has always been a pushback regarding diversity from the people who have enjoyed board positions from the beginning." "Need some Black Directors to be less reluctant about advocating for diversity."