![]() ![]() Murray (02:55): That’s the one Ellen wanted: when they were cushy. ![]() What used to be a relatively cushy job 10 years ago, where you show up four times a year… The board’s primary role is still hiring and firing the CEO, ultimately, but the reality is as the specter of what a company is responsible for, what the role of leaders are responsible for, the role of the board has changed materially. Stafford (02:30): Yeah, I think the role of the board has changed pretty materially over the last 10 years. But we also really want to talk to him about how boards are adjusting to this rapidly expanding role that companies are being asked to take on in society. We’re going to let him talk more specifically about what the company does. #Diligent boards printing softwareHe’s Brian Stafford, the CEO of Diligent, which provides a wide array of software tools to boards and others. ![]() They’re accountable to their boards, and that’s the reason for our guest today. Who are they accountable to? Well, you and I know who they’re accountable to. I’m not sure I want the CEOs to play such a big role. But some people are saying, Hey, wait a minute. I mean, we live at this interesting moment when CEOs are taking on increasing responsibility in society over issues like climate, diversity and inclusion, inequality, even in the last couple of months, geopolitics. Murray (00:53): Yeah, and that’s really important. But we haven’t spent as much time on the role the company board plays in all of these important conversations. I know that we spend a lot of time here with conversations-almost 100 CEOs now, just like let that wash over you-talking about all of the important issues purpose and protecting stakeholders navigating pressing social issues, and doing right by the planet. And I think we’ve reached an important watershed moment on this podcast, Alan. I’m Alan Murray, and I’m here with my fantastic co-host, Ellen McGirt.Įllen McGirt (00:09): Hi, Alan. Welcome to Leadership Next, the podcast about the changing rules of business leadership. #Diligent boards printing fullListen to the episode or read the full transcript below.Īlan Murray: Leadership Next is powered by the folks at Deloitte, who, like me, are super focused on how CEOs can lead in the context of disruption and evolving societal expectations. ![]()
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