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🌍 Climate Week is Here🌏 and the connection between board diversity and climate action has never been more critical. 🌱 At Him For Her, we believe that progress on board diversity directly translates to progress on climate change. Diverse leadership brings fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and inclusive decision-making—crucial elements for addressing the complex challenges our planet faces today. In this week’s blog post, we dive into how companies that prioritize diverse leadership are better equipped to lead on sustainability initiatives and push forward impactful climate action. 🌿 Why does board diversity matter for climate action? Read illumyn's blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gih3j8g2 #ClimateWeek #BoardDiversity #Sustainability #buildingbetterboardrooms #leadership #ClimateAction

✨ Salon Spotlight ✨ Last week at illumyn, we had the honor of hosting Abigail Blunt for an exceptional session. Abby, a seasoned Board Director in sustainable packaging and online learning, shared key insights from her government affairs experience, including: -Share Your Interest: Let your company know you want board exposure—they might place you on an advisory board. -Research: Review a company’s 10-K to align your experience with industry risks. -Use Your Operating Experience: As operators, you bring real-time crisis management and best practices that non-operators can't offer. Abby’s insights served as important guideposts for those on the path to board service. Her openness and commitment to helping others find board seats are inspiring. Thank you, Abby! ---- At illumyn, we work closely with our sister company Him For Her to accelerate board opportunities for historically underrepresented, board-qualified leaders. Learn more about our programs here: https://lnkd.in/g7rWN_XB

Being on boards makes executives better operators. It's a wonder that many large corporations don't know this or encourage it as an executive career investment. I'd love to see that tide change.

illumyn CEO, Jocelyn Mangan's "Better Operators" podcast is out! Have a listen and hear about how participating in boardrooms can significantly enhance an executive's capabilities and propel their careers forward. Board service provides executives with invaluable insights and experiences that translate into more effective leadership and strategic oversight in their primary roles.

CHROs who support board service for their executives know this already: board service makes them better operators. This article spells out how.

At illumyn, we're immensely proud to stand with our sister company, Him For Her, this Women's History Month. Diverse voices bring unparalleled value to the boardroom and beyond. By embracing inclusivity, we unlock innovation, resilience, and profitability for companies. Let's make it rain opportunities for this incredible talent network! For more ideas on how to support senior executives to the highest levels of leadership, check out our Fellowship program: https://lnkd.in/g7rWN_XB And if you are looking for ideas on how to build more strategic boardrooms, check out The Boardroom View: https://lnkd.in/gVJXJP94 #boardofdirectors #boardleadership #diversevoices #ceoinsights

✨ Boardroom Brilliance Spotlight ✨ This week, we had the honor of hosting Melissa Hathaway, Board Director at BT Federal, for an exceptional session. Drawing from her extensive decade-plus experience on public, private, and nonprofit boards, she shared some invaluable themes: 1. Executive alignment is key: When evaluating an opportunity, invest time in interviewing the CEO and CFO. Believing in these executives is critical to your success as a board member. Ask yourself, "would I hire them to run my company?" 2. Board interview prep: Conduct a thorough review of other board members as well as a self-evaluation to understand your unique contribution to this particular board ecosystem. 3. Manage your signal to noise ratio: Be thoroughly prepared, take strategic pauses, and employ the Socratic method during discussions. It disarms and directs conversations effectively. Melissa's wisdom is a guide for those navigating the path to board service for the first time and for those who already have a board seat. Cheers to embarking on board journeys that inspire, enlighten, and leave a lasting impact! At illumyn, we work closely with our sister company Him For Her to accelerate board opportunity for historically underrepresented, board-qualified leaders. Learn more about our programs here: https://lnkd.in/g7rWN_XB #boarddiversity #boardleadership