SPECIAL GUEST ALERT: Today's episode features the incredible Paul Smith from Future Directors Institute sharing his perspective on what makes it hard to LEAVE boards of directors.  

Learn more about Paul and Future Directors here: www.futuredirectors.com

I don't really understand why so many people dislike the "corporate" part of corporate governance.  It kinda drives me crazy.

I'm SUPER excited to welcome Jamahl Evans, a U.S. Marine Corps Officer and fellow governance nerd, to OMG.  After like a year of prodding I've finally convinced Jamahl to share some of his perspectives on the show.  In this episode, he talks about the importance of embracing constructive conflict. 

More about Jamahl here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamahl-k-evans-sr-64638b124/

I like to think about "strategic thinking" as a skill that takes constant practice to do it well.

Asking big questions is easy, but engaging a board in a constructive discussion about a big question can be challenging!

No matter how powerful and influential corporate leaders might be, they still need the right conditions to thrive.

Sometimes it's hard to reconcile scientific research about governance with the reality of being in a boardroom.

I've learned an important lesson about post-covid boardrooms.

Ever find yourself frustrated or confused by governance regulations?  Maybe you should phone your regulator

Some people seem to think that some organizations are higher than others in a hierarchy of governance.  I don't buy it.