The Boardroom Company Live - Naomi Kent

Meet Dennis Cagan. He has been on 75 boards - public, private, VC, family...
He has seen it all.
He shares his experience and advice. Also, how do you fire a board member? 
Find out in this episode! Check out the video on my YouTube as well.

It's not very often I get to meet a 4 star Admiral.At age 95, Admiral Bobby Inman is a legend. If you don't know him yet, you will. He joined me in Austin for an interview about board service, leadership, his career, his mentors, and he shared his predictions for the years ahead.Hear our entire interview on Monday and you'll find out what my "Oops" was referring to!At the end of the interview he said he had to rush home.Why? He had a dinner date with his wife. They have been married for 68 years 🥹 💗

I interviewed Linda Fonner, CFO and Board Member, to find out why CFOs make great board members but why some of them do not get on boards.
This is a frank conversation on board positioning from someone who has done it multiple times!
 
 

I get asked this a lot - which professional network should I join to increase my chances of getting on a board. I break down how to evaluate a professional network, how many to join and what to do with them.
 
 

Born and raised in New York City but now living in London, UK. Dorothy is a Partner at FGS Global and she landed her first public co board seat in 2020, then another one 2 years later: Post Holdings and Pennon Group Plc.
She is an expert in crisis communication, enterprise communication, PR and reputation. Live from St Louis in May 2026!

May - Learn what are the 3 things you should NOT be doing this month.

Find out how you can avoid failing as a board member! And, find out if you are currently failing or succeeding in board meetings.
Israel Rollins, governance expert, CEO, Board Member, VC Investor and BoardKit CEO talks about what boards need to do to avoid failing.
 

There are 3 things you should not be doing if you want to land a corporate board in the next 12 months. I see people doing these 3 things all the time when they are seeking corporate boards... Here is what you should NOT be doing...

Here are 3 things you need to remove from your board bio or board resume NOW in order to level up to the board of directors. Adjectives and phrases can kill your reputation and create the wrong impression. 
Find out what they are here.
 

Cybersecurity has evolved from a technical issue into a core business risk. Boards are now responsible for overseeing cyber risks, which sit alongside financial, operational, and reputational risks. A ransomware attack can halt operations overnight, and a data breach can lead to regulatory investigations, lawsuits, and long-term reputational damage. Listen to Christine Baird from Clarus Tech Partners when she shares her advice for board members. She shares the top 5 questions to ask your board today.