BoardVision
Episodes
Investing in Board Culture
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Culture is often described as the “operating system” of an organization. But what roledoes culture play in the boardroom, and how does it shape th...
What CEOs Expect from Their Boards
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For CEOs, a board’s support can make all the difference. But knowing what kind ofsupport to ask for isn’t always obvious.In this episode, Wayne Pe...
What Boards Really Want from the CEO
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Boards have high expectations for CEOs, but what do directors truly want beyond the numbers and reports?In this episode, Wayne Peacock, vice chair of ...
The Power of Board Networks
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For some directors, networking may feel like a chore. But it can be one of the mostvaluable practices for deepening governance insights and staying cu...
Lessons from Silicon Valley
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Building governance from the ground up at early-stage companies is Jack Lazar’s specialty—and his favorite kind of challenge.In this episode, Laza...
An Investor’s View of Board Quality
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do investors assess the quality of boards? To start, they look for well-defined and transparent director roles and responsibilities, says Aeisha M...
What It Takes to Be a Board Leader
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boards don’t always need a well-known, “rock star” chair; sometimes, individuals who simply possess strong leadership qualities are more success...
Coaching the CEO
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An executive coach is not typically an advisor, a problem solver, or a performance corrector. Rather, a coach is someone who helps with self-discovery...
Transforming Technology Oversight
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It can feel impossible to distinguish between reality and hype when it comes to new technologies. But that’s exactly what strategic boards are doing...
Conquering Boardroom Impostor Syndrome
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Am I as good as my board peers? Do they think I’m a fraud? If you’ve found yourself asking such questions, you may be experiencing impostor syndro...
The Pivot to Board Life
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The transition from an executive to a board career, or a portfolio lifestyle, is more than it appears; the change can be seismic, in fact.In this epis...
Making Room For Disruption
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When faced with disruption, companies may feel compelled to pause business plans. To the contrary, RSM tax partner Karen Galivan believes, they must c...
The Next Generation in the Boardroom
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Under the leadership of next-gen directors, the future boardroom will be more agile, tech-enabled, and engaged, predicts board member Caroline Tsay.In...
Nonprofit Governance and the Service Mindset
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Service is Bob McDonald’s—and a nonprofit board’s—way of life.In this episode, McDonald and Mary Jacobson dive into McDonald’s journey from ...
A Year in the Life of a Director
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a board member?In this episode, Rob Galford and Susan Paley examine what a typical year looks like for public compa...
The Magic and Madness of Modern Leadership
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s one thing to be smart and curious. But to truly differentiate yourself as a leader requires processing time to look for patterns, lessons, and ...
The Mentor-Mentee Relationship
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mentorship should be a two-way street, according to board member Barbara Adachi, NACD.DC.Adachi, Lori N. Mackenzie, and Raquel Suarez discuss the role...
How Executives Should Engage with the Board
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s one major rule for executives to lay a strong foundation with the board: no surprises, says board and C-suite member Peggy Foran.Foran and N...
Navigating Controversial Conversations
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Directors should focus on purpose, not partisanship, says Bruce Haynes. Haynes, who works in crisis communications and reputation management, and boa...
Inside Global Boardrooms
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why should global governance trends matter to US boards? Board member Mary McDowell and Russell Reynolds’s Rich Fields join NACD’s Friso van der O...
Board Recruitment 101
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’re contacted about a board opportunity. What happens next?Mary Beth Vitale, a director on multiple boards, and Chuck Gray, coleader of Egon Zehn...
Positioning Yourself for Board Service
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s all about self-discovery.Lisa Shalett, cofounder of Extraordinary Women on Boards, joins Susan Paley, NACD vice president of the chapter networ...
From the C-Suite to the Boardroom
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen and learn before you speak or lead—that’s Oscar Munoz’s motto. Oscar Munoz, former chair and CEO of United Airlines, joins Susan Paley, ...
The Evolution of Board Governance
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Corporate boards are no longer simply a legal structure, but a body of humans in the spotlight.Peter R. Gleason, NACD president and CEO, joins Friso v...
Onboarding: What to Know When You Join Your First Board
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve been invited to join a board. Now what? Rose McKinney-James, a board member at ioneer, MGM Resorts International, Pacific Premier Bancorp, To...
Boards and Shareholders: A Conversation With Nell Minow
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shareholders increasingly have a voice in how companies operate. How can boards better listen to and work with shareholders to improve corporate value...
Demystifying the Boardroom
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many C-suite leaders think they have what it takes to join a board, while others don’t consider directorship as an option. Joanna Burkey, the former...
Is Your Board Climate Ready?
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karina Litvack, the former founding chair of the Climate Governance Initiative, launched in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, and a directo...
A Private Company Board Journey
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wonder what other corporate leaders have done—and continue to do—to earn seats on private corporate boards? Lynn Clarke, the 2021 NACD...
A Lifetime of Achievement: Linda Fayne Levinson
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What defines success as a corporate board member? Linda Fayne Levinson, the 2022 NACD Directorship 100 B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Award hon...
What Is the Boardroom of the Future?
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Boards of private, nonprofit, and public companies of all sizes are grappling with the changing nature of business and the effect on governance.How ca...