Emma Coombe

Sharing relevant information openly, explaining decisions clearly, and being forthright about challenges creates a culture where trust can flourish. Trusted leaders give credit, own mistakes, even if minimal, and maintain confidentiality. And to repair trust, acknowledge the breach, own your contribution to building trust, and commit to change.

Sharing relevant information openly, explaining decisions clearly, and being forthright about challenges creates a culture where trust can flourish. Trusted leaders give credit, own mistakes, even if minimal, and maintain confidentiality. And to repair trust, acknowledge the breach, own your contribution to building trust, and commit to change.

If you have any topics or burning questions you'd like us to cover in future episodes of Leadership Lounge, then get in touch. Email your questions to redefiners at russellreynolds.com. And if you've enjoyed listening to this episode, leave us a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. You can find us on LinkedIn and follow us on X at RRA on Leadership.

If you have any topics or burning questions you'd like us to cover in future episodes of Leadership Lounge, then get in touch. Email your questions to redefiners at russellreynolds.com. And if you've enjoyed listening to this episode, leave us a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. You can find us on LinkedIn and follow us on X at RRA on Leadership.

If you have any topics or burning questions you'd like us to cover in future episodes of Leadership Lounge, then get in touch. Email your questions to redefiners at russellreynolds.com. And if you've enjoyed listening to this episode, leave us a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. You can find us on LinkedIn and follow us on X at RRA on Leadership.

Welcome to the Leadership Lounge, a place to kick back and listen as our experts dissect some of the biggest questions leaders face today. I'm Emma Coombe, Leadership Advisor in our London office. Today's board directors operate in a complex business landscape, balancing strategic guidance, technological innovation, and heightened governance expectations.

Welcome to the Leadership Lounge, a place to kick back and listen as our experts dissect some of the biggest questions leaders face today. I'm Emma Coombe, Leadership Advisor in our London office. Today's board directors operate in a complex business landscape, balancing strategic guidance, technological innovation, and heightened governance expectations.

Welcome to the Leadership Lounge, a place to kick back and listen as our experts dissect some of the biggest questions leaders face today. I'm Emma Coombe, Leadership Advisor in our London office. Today's board directors operate in a complex business landscape, balancing strategic guidance, technological innovation, and heightened governance expectations.

They must provide critical leadership while navigating rapid change and increasing stakeholder scrutiny. So, as an executive, do you have what it takes to thrive in a board role? In today's episode, we're exploring the journey to board director, from evaluating the right opportunities to maximizing your impact once you're there. We'll discuss how to build your board readiness.

They must provide critical leadership while navigating rapid change and increasing stakeholder scrutiny. So, as an executive, do you have what it takes to thrive in a board role? In today's episode, we're exploring the journey to board director, from evaluating the right opportunities to maximizing your impact once you're there. We'll discuss how to build your board readiness.

They must provide critical leadership while navigating rapid change and increasing stakeholder scrutiny. So, as an executive, do you have what it takes to thrive in a board role? In today's episode, we're exploring the journey to board director, from evaluating the right opportunities to maximizing your impact once you're there. We'll discuss how to build your board readiness.

navigate the selection process, and leverage your unique perspective to create value in the boardroom. But before we dive in, remember to share any burning questions you want our experts to answer by emailing redefiners at russellreynolds.com. It's great to hear from you. And if you enjoy listening to our episodes, leave us a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. So let's dive in.

navigate the selection process, and leverage your unique perspective to create value in the boardroom. But before we dive in, remember to share any burning questions you want our experts to answer by emailing redefiners at russellreynolds.com. It's great to hear from you. And if you enjoy listening to our episodes, leave us a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. So let's dive in.

navigate the selection process, and leverage your unique perspective to create value in the boardroom. But before we dive in, remember to share any burning questions you want our experts to answer by emailing redefiners at russellreynolds.com. It's great to hear from you. And if you enjoy listening to our episodes, leave us a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. So let's dive in.

First up, we'd like to welcome Maggie Benkert, Leadership Advisor in Russell Reynolds Associates New York office into the conversation. Maggie, welcome to the Leadership Lounge.

First up, we'd like to welcome Maggie Benkert, Leadership Advisor in Russell Reynolds Associates New York office into the conversation. Maggie, welcome to the Leadership Lounge.

First up, we'd like to welcome Maggie Benkert, Leadership Advisor in Russell Reynolds Associates New York office into the conversation. Maggie, welcome to the Leadership Lounge.

Thanks for having me.

Thanks for having me.

Thanks for having me.