What does it take to secure a corporate board seat?
In this episode of Women of Color Rise, I speak with Christine Crawford, Former McDonald’s Franchisee Owner. Christine shares her journey to serving on multiple boards, including Avid Pursuits, which includes a digital marketing agency (Cyberwoven), and Illumyn by Him For Her, dedicated to enhancing the impact of private company boards through cohort-driven learning.
Christine and I discuss why diversity in boardrooms matter and how to get a seat in the boardroom.
-
Know Why Diversity Matters: Diverse board members bring different experiences to the table, enhancing innovation and preventing blind spots in decision-making.
-
Communicate Your Intentions: Aspiring board members, especially women and people of color, need to vocalize their interest in board roles with their network.
-
Articulate Your Value: Be prepared to share your diverse experiences succinctly and effectively, focusing on the common threads that demonstrate your value to a board.
-
Be Patient in Your Journey: Recognize that board placements take time. View your path as a continuous journey rather than a race.
-
Embrace Continuous Learning: Start with smaller board roles to gain experience and insights that can lead to larger opportunities.
Thank you, Christine, for sharing your valuable insights on board diversity and leadership development. Your journey inspires others to pursue their ambitions and advocate for representation in corporate governance.
Also, if you know of corporate board opportunities in education, technology, or HR that could use a leader with strategic, talent, and marketing experience, please let me know. I would love to be of service.
#BoardDiversity #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #WomenOfColorRise #CorporateGovernance
Get full show notes and more information here:https://analizawolf.com/ep-92-how-to-get-a-corporate-boardroom-seat-with-christine-crawford