How does the way companies are run affect the world we live in?

This is one of the fundamental questions that falls within the purview of corporate governance.

And when it comes to corporate governance, Nell Minow has literally written the book. In fact, she’s written several books.

Nell has been described in the Financial Times as the “doyenne of the US corporate governance movement”.

BusinessWeek has called her the “queen of good corporate governance”.

She co-authored the book Power and Accountability with Robert A. Monks, which was hailed as essential reading for anyone interested in corporate governance by legendary management thinker Peter Drucker.

Here’s what we cover in an action-packed episode:

Why we’re living in the best of times and the worst of times

Why we have to work beyond national borders to protect our air and water

The Delaware problem and the externalising of responsibility

The bright future of millennials’ broader look at business and accountability

Why MeToo and Black Lives Matter demonstrate that the S in ESG doesn’t just mean Social, it also means ‘surprise’

Why ESG should fill the gap in GAAP

Defining corporate governance at a fundamental level

The issue of board member independence

CEO pay and the need for variability over certainty

How to measure board efficacy

The problem of acquisitions that don’t add value

The biggest threats to business sustainability

How to put company values into practice

The threat that corporate corruption poses to capitalism

What it takes to be an effective board member

Tips for getting a seat on a board

Movies that best teach about corporate governance (Nell is also a movie reviewer at moviemom.com)

If you’re interested in any aspect of corporate governance then this episode is a must.

(Episode recorded on 21st May 2021.)