Governance by Design’s founder Sonya Beyers appeared on the Directorcast podcast to share her thoughts on future-focused leadership for directors.
Sonya joined Marcel Mol, AICD’s General Manager, Education and host of Directorcast, to discuss core principals and leadership skills directors need to possess and develop in the rapidly-changing operating environment they now face.
During the interview, Sonya shares:
- how leadership has shifted from a managerial-style to a collaborative one;
- that emotional intelligence and the ability to challenge personal assumptions and biases are critical for effective decision-making;
- future-focused directors practice actively listening and seek to question rather than tell;
- that board directors must shift from a compliance-focused lens to a performance-focused lens and be achievement-orientated;
- what directors need to do to improve and update their governance and leadership toolbox.
Until you understand what being a leader is yourself and how you lead, how can you lead others?Sonya Beyers
Find Sonya’s episode and links to subscribe to Directorcast here.
Listen to the Directorcast interview now:
Read more on the topic:
Share this Post
Do you have future-focused directors on Board?
Governance by Design offers Board performance evaluations that allow directors to gain insight into their leadership strengths.