About this podcast
BoardVision™, the official podcast of NACD, engages directors, aspiring directors, CEOs, executives, and the broader business community on significant issues facing corporate boards. Produced by the Directorship magazine team, the podcast is available on the third Wednesday of every month.
In each episode, NACD speaks with industry leaders and governance experts to explore the stories and challenges of what it means to be a successful director.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 41 episodes
- Crisis Leadership Lessons for Boards · 30 min · Episode 42You don’t discover how prepared the board is for a crisis when all is well. You find out when the pressure is on. In this special episode, live from NACD Directors Summit® 2026…
- How Boards Can Catalyze Change · 9 min · Episode 41What worked in the past won’t always lead a company forward. To guide effective transformation, boards should be less impressed by yesterday's success. In this special explainer…
- A Board Playbook for Breakups · 29 min · Episode 40A sale or divestiture is more than a financial transaction. For the board, there’s also the strategic alignment between asset and buyer and what value can be created after a deal…
- The Art of the Board Exit · 17 min · Episode 39Many companies don’t have procedures for offboarding directors. So, how can boards approach a conversation that's often overdue—and uncomfortable? In this episode, Evelyn…
- Refreshing the Boardroom · 18 min · Episode 38Board refreshment may seem like a numbers game at some companies: years served, age reached. But curiosity, not tenure, is a key factor that determines whether a director still…
- Preparing for the Annual Meeting · 30 min · Episode 37Board work is year-round. Case in point: Planning for the next proxy season starts when the current annual meeting ends. In this episode, board member Anne Sheehan talks with…
- Weathering Economic Uncertainty · 27 min · Episode 36Directors are no strangers to volatility. But how can boards learn to separate signals from noise as the economic playbook they have relied on for years is rewritten? In this…
- Protecting Directors: Physical Security · 16 min · Episode 35Physical threat actors now bypass the “let’s talk about it” stage and go straight to acting on their grievances, says cybersecurity expert and board member Ron Green. That’s why…
- Protecting Directors: Cybersecurity · 19 min · Episode 34As high–net-worth individuals with access to sensitive company information, board members are increasingly targeted by cyber-threat actors. Awareness of these threats—and…
- The Growing Pains of Family Businesses · 21 min · Episode 33“Business is easy. Family business is hard,” says Charlie Bitzer, chair and CEO of ABARTA. The relationships and dynamics within family-owned companies present distinct…
- Investing in Board Culture · 30 min · Episode 32Culture is often described as the “operating system” of an organization. But what role does culture play in the boardroom, and how does it shape the way boards make decisions?…
- What CEOs Expect from Their Boards · 20 min · Episode 31For CEOs, a board’s support can make all the difference. But knowing what kind of support to ask for isn’t always obvious. In this episode, Wayne Peacock, vice chair of the…
- What Boards Really Want from the CEO · 23 min · Episode 30Boards 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 Elizabeth Dole…
- The Power of Board Networks · 31 min · Episode 29For some directors, networking may feel like a chore. But it can be one of the most valuable practices for deepening governance insights and staying current in the boardroom. In…
- Lessons from Silicon Valley · 31 min · Episode 28Building governance from the ground up at early-stage companies is Jack Lazar’s specialty—and his favorite kind of challenge. In this episode, Lazar and NACD advisor Susan Paley…
- An Investor’s View of Board Quality · 26 min · Episode 27How do investors assess the quality of boards? To start, they look for well-defined and transparent director roles and responsibilities, says Aeisha Mastagni, a CalSTRS senior…
- What It Takes to Be a Board Leader · 37 min · Episode 26Boards don’t always need a well-known, “rock star” chair; sometimes, individuals who simply possess strong leadership qualities are more successful in the role. In this episode…
- Coaching the CEO · 35 min · Episode 25An executive coach is not typically an advisor, a problem solver, or a performance corrector. Rather, a coach is someone who helps with self-discovery, Dawn Zier says. In this…
- Transforming Technology Oversight · 33 min · Episode 24It can feel impossible to distinguish between reality and hype when it comes to new technologies. But that’s exactly what strategic boards are doing, says Grant Thornton’s Adam…
- Conquering Boardroom Impostor Syndrome · 28 min · Episode 23Am 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 syndrome. In this episode, board…
