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C-Suite Perspectives

The Conference Board

Welcome to C-Suite Perspectives, a podcast series by The Conference Board. Hosted by our President & CEO, Steve Odland, this weekly conversation will take an objective, data-driven look at a range of business topics aimed at executives. Listeners will come away with what The Conference Board does best: insights for what"s ahead™.

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31:26

US Healthcare: A Sick System

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/10/03

From the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010 to the disruptions of a once-in-a-century pandemic, the past decade has seen rapid evolution in the US healthcare system. Behind the partisan political controversy, where does American healthcare stand today? What’s working in the system and what isn’t? And are we any closer to a sustainable approach that can both lower costs and improve outcomes? In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board CEO Steve Odland hosts a wide-ranging

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33:24

Russia: At War with NATO?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/09/30

We are at an important inflection point in the war between Russia and Ukraine, with Russia this week announcing referendums in four occupied regions in Ukraine, the mobilization of 300,000 Russian troops, and threatening the use of nuclear weapons. In response, the US just announced new hard-hitting sanctions. In the latest episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, the

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14:39

The State of the Global Economy

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/09/27

The Conference Board announced today that the Consumer Confidence Index® increased in September for the second consecutive month. But the likelihood of recessions in the US and across Europe are rising. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Dana Peterson, Chief Economist, and Lynn Franco, Director of the Indicators program, both from The Conference Board, sit down to discuss what to expect for the US and global economies. Tune in to find out: When—not if—a US recession will likely begin, and how

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27:57

Oh Canada! Our Best Friend

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/09/26

As Canadians recover from an unprecedented trail of destruction left by hurricane Fiona, how can the US business community better understand the important relationship between our two countries? Tune in to find out: The US and Canada have many similarities—and differences. What are they? What are the points of tension between the two countries? Why is it important for us to better align on trade? What are the best opportunities for the US and Canada to work more closely together?

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30:13

US Economy: A Slow-Moving Train Wreck

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/09/22

What does this week’s rate hike from the Fed and today’s Leading Economic Index signal for the US economy? In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Erik Lundh, Principal Economist at The Conference Board, to discuss the looming recession. Tune in to find out: What are the warning signs that a recession is coming and what is the worst case scenario? What should businesses do in the face of imminent recession? How would a recession affect

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30:10

CEO Excellence: The Best and the Rest

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/09/19

What differentiates the top CEOs from everyone else? In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Ivan Pollard, Leader of the Marketing & Communications Center at The Conference Board, sits down with Vikram Malhotra, senior partner at McKinsey & Company, to discuss what it takes to excel as a CEO. Tune in to find out: What should CEOs focus on to be most effective? What isn’t worth their time? What distinguishes CEOs who are truly excellent? What mindsets are necessary to realize a clear, audacious company

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29:33

Global Semiconductors: Supply at Risk?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/09/12

Everything from our phones to our computers to our national security is dependent on semiconductors. Taiwan produces a majority of these sophisticated chips. What would a China-Taiwan conflict mean for the supply of semiconductors and how should businesses be thinking strategically about this possibility? In the latest episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, the

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29:13

A Sure Bet In the Gaming Industry

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/09/06

“You learn as much by not being successful sometimes in a role, as you did by being successful,” says Holly Gagnon, Co-CEO and chairperson of Artemis Strategic Investment Corporation. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Gagnon to discuss overcoming your professional fears and opening yourself up to new and varied career experiences. Tune in to find out: How can being open to unexpected opportunities open doors throughout your

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27:55

August Consumer Confidence Index™

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/08/30

As worries of a recession mount and shoppers continue to battle inflation, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators and Surveys at The Conference Board, to discuss the latest economic indicators from The Conference Board. Tune into this episode on CEO Perspectives to find out: Do CEOs and US consumers anticipate a recession? Are worries about inflation and recession affecting consumers’ buying plans? How are higher input

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32:22

All Aboard? The Impact of Board Activism

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/08/29

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Bernard Bailey, Chairman of Authentix Corporation and a leading voice on corporate governance issues, to discuss shareholder activism. What is it and how can boards prepare for it? Tune in to find out: What are the three types of activist shareholders? What are the pros and cons of shareholder activism? How can you be confident that management is going to act in the best interests of absentee

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30:21

Feed the World, Destroy the Planet?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/08/22

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Carter Roberts, President and CEO of the World Wildlife Fund, to discuss the sustainability of the world’s food systems. How do we produce more food without putting a greater strain on our ecosystem? And what can countries and companies do to address these human needs while preserving our environment? Tune in to find out: How do we continue to feed the 7.3 billion people and counting on the

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30:11

ESG Funds: Is Green the Color of Money?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/08/15

“The promise of ESG, the whole notion behind it, was that if you perform better in those areas, you will have better financial performance over time as well.” In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Paul Washington, Executive Director of The Conference Board ESG Center, to discuss ESG funds. What are they and what are they trying to accomplish? And why are they now so controversial? Tune in to find out: What are the different types of

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30:23

The Re-Sign of the Times

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/08/08

“People leave, generally speaking, for salary increases or career development—that’s been the same for decades. But they are also leaving because they think that they might actually have a respite, a little chance to take a breather, and then start again somewhere new.” In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President of Human Capital at The Conference Board to discuss the ongoing mass resignation of

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30:12

Global Recession? Driving Growth Through Uncertainty

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/08/01

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Asutosh Padhi, Managing Partner for McKinsey & Company in North America and John Kelleher, Senior Partner. Odland, Padhi, and Kelleher discuss the current economic environment and the possibility of a recession. Tune in to find out: How an economic downturn will likely play out How business leaders can navigate through this period of economic uncertainty What businesses should be doing to prepare

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30:04

Global Recession: Is a Downturn Inevitable?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/07/26

What is the likelihood of a US recession and possibly a global recession? And what would be the instigator in both cases? What about emerging markets and the impact of China’s economic issues? And, what are the key indicators you should look at to track economies? These are just a few of the questions discussed in this bonus episode of CEO Perspectives as Steve Odland, President and CEO of The Conference Board sits down with Chief Economist Dana Peterson. Listen to this podcast and watch this

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30:45

Repositioning of the Marketing Profession

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/07/25

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Ivan Pollard, Center Leader, Marketing & Communications, The Conference Board, and former Chief Marketing Officer at General Mills. Odland and Pollard discuss the business function that has arguably changed more than any other in the 21st century: marketing. Tune in to find out: How marketing has evolved over the last 30 years vs. marketing’s tactical world today How the best companies leverage

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32:14

So You're on a Board. Now What?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/07/18

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Harry Kraemer, professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, one of the largest private equity firms in the US. Odland and Kraemer take a deep dive into all things “board”: how to get on one, how to get up to speed once you’ve landed a coveted spot, and what makes for a great board member. Tune in to find out: The

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29:05

Onshoring with Friends

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/07/11

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board. They explore the successes and failures of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, which replaced NAFTA in 2020. Tune in to find out: What opportunities exist to leverage USMCA to meet supply chain challenges? Could the three countries become energy

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32:13

Sustainability in Times of Stress

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/07/05

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Paul Washington, Executive Director of The Conference Board ESG Center, to discuss how recent crises have impacted sustainability efforts and the roles of business and government in reaching sustainability goals. Tune in to find out: How corporate sustainability has evolved over the last decade and how recent crises have impacted the focus on sustainability What it will take to reach our Net Zero

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26:09

Rebuilding Ukraine

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2022/06/24

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Jim Huggins, Partner at McChrystal Group and former Chief Operating Officer of the United States Army, to discuss the monumental task of rebuilding Ukraine, even as the destruction continues in parts of the country. Tune in to find out: What assumptions should be made about geography that may be occupied long-term by Russia and what may remain as part of an independent Ukraine? What kind of

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