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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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30:13

What’s Next for Wind, Solar and Other Renewable Energy?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/08/28

Electricity demand is expected to increase 25% by 2050. How can renewable energy sources in the US help fill the gap? Renewables will soon produce 25% of US electricity generation, and they've already surpassed coal as a share of output. How can renewables continue to meet the growing demand for energy, and what can we expect from emerging sources such as geothermal and fusion? Join Steve Odland and guest Alex Heil, senior economist at The Conference Board, to find out why US energy usage

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19:45

The State of the Economy for August 2025

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/08/26

Consumer confidence mostly held steady in August – what's driving people’s current mood and spending habits? The latest update from The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® shows a slight dip in August, with the index slipping to 97.4 from July’s 98.7. Both the Present Situation Index and the Expectations Index fell, with expectations remaining below the recession-warning threshold of 80. Join Dana Peterson, Center Leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance Center at The Conference

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27:45

As Deals Come Together, What’s Next for Tariffs and...

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/08/25

How successful has the US been with tariffs, and what other aspects of trade could be negotiated next? The US is inching closer toward certainty on tariffs, but China, India, Canada, and Mexico are key markets with unanswered questions. How can business leaders prepare for further changes in tariffs, trade politics, and import-export controls? Join Steve Odland and guest Erin McLaughlin, senior economist in The Conference Board Economy, Strategy and Finance (ESF) Center, to find out what

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28:59

10 Priorities for Every Business Operating in China...

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/08/21

Doing business in China increasingly requires an entirely different approach to supply chain, IT, government relations, and innovation. How can multinational companies operating in China evaluate the risks and opportunities—including gray swans and even black swans? Join Steve Odland and guest David Hoffman, China Center Leader and senior advisor for Asia at The Conference Board, to explore the difference between “complicated” and “complex,” how to win in down market operating conditions,

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26:36

Lessons In Credit Access and Culture-Building at...

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/08/18

The average credit decision at Synchrony relies on 9,000 pieces of data. How does the company use all this information to expand credit access while giving consumers the right amount of credit at the right time? Join Steve Odland and guest Brian Wenzel, chief financial officer at Synchrony, to find out how the company is improving financial literacy, how Synchrony uses machine learning, AI, and other technologies to improve its offerings, and how it reset its culture through active

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21:15

FIS CEO Stephanie Ferris on Embracing GenAI at Work

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/08/11

Find out how FIS is staying on the cutting edge of technology while serving clients and communities. FIS processes more than 10% of the global economy and handles $16 trillion in assets annually. How does the company simultaneously safeguard data, pursue innovation, and serve its communities? Join David Young and guest Stephanie Ferris, CEO and president of FIS, to learn about Ferris' journey to the corner office, three ways Ferris and FIS are exploring generative AI, and how the company

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26:42

Are Boards Effective? Here’s What Our Latest Research...

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/08/04

More C-Suite leaders view their boards as effective in 2025, but numerous challenges remain, including keeping up with AI. More than one-third (35%) of C-Suite executives surveyed by PwC and The Conference Board say their board’s effectiveness is “excellent” or “good.” What are these boards doing well, and where do they need to improve? Join Steve Odland and guest Arielle Berlin, director of the Governance Insights Center at PwC, to find out how boards are grappling with

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27:09

The State of the Economy for July 2025

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/07/29

In this episode, we break down the latest data from The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, released today. The numbers show a modest but notable improvement in consumer sentiment as we move through summer 2025. We explore: Overall Confidence Ticks Up: The Consumer Confidence Index rose by 2.0 points to 97.2, rebounding from a revised June figure of 95.2. This marks the second month of stabilization following a sharp decline in April. Mixed Views on the Present: The Present

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17:24

Lessons in Digital Transformation from Clorox’s CEO

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/07/28

Learn how Clorox invested in technological innovation so it could continue delivering superior consumer experiences. Almost 90% of US households use Clorox products, giving the company a unique window into consumer behavior during this uncertain time. How has The Clorox Company used innovation and technology to reinvent itself and respond to shifting consumer needs? Join David Young and guest Linda Rendle, CEO and chair of Clorox, to find out about her family background in CPG, the company's

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28:14

What Are CHROs' Top 10 Priorities for the Rest of 2025?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/07/21

2025 is half over. What issues should human capital leaders focus onduring the restof the year? In this time of rapid change, chief HR officers (CHROs) shouldfocus on issues such as AI transformation, leadership resilience, and strategic workforce planning. Whatelse made The Conference Board’s top 10 CHRO priorities for the restof 2025? Join Steve Odland and guest Diana Scott, center leader of the US Human Capital Center at The Conference Board, to find out why succession and

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17:34

How Vertex Pharmaceuticals Succeeds with Serial...

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/07/14

Learn why culture and constant innovation are essential to developing life-changing biopharma treatments. Vertex Pharmaceuticals focuses on “serial innovation” because this year’s billion-dollar blockbuster drug could become next year’s failure. How does this biopharmaceutical company recruit and onboard employees, and how does it create a culture where the best ideas thrive? Join David Young and guest Reshma Kewalramani, president and CEO at Vertex Pharmaceuticals and a recipient of the 2025 CED

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27:47

10 Priorities Every CMO Needs for the Rest of 2025

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/07/07

We've just passed the midway point of 2025 -- what are the top 10 priorities for chief marketing officers (CMOs) for the rest of the year? CMOs have been tasked with driving growth even while they grapple with external uncertainty, widespread burnout, and the rise of AI. What else made The Conference Board’s top 10 CMO priorities for the rest of 2025? Join Steve Odland and guest Ivan Pollard, the Marketing & Communications Center Leader at The Conference Board, to find out what we

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17:11

Lessons in Executing Strategy from General Mills’ CEO

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/06/30

Learn how General Mills takes strategy from concept into reality—all while standing for good. General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening had the company pick 10 areas where it would “stand for good” and deliver meaningful impact, including regenerative agriculture and packaging reductions. What can other businesses learn about executing a strategy that delivers sustainable results for shareholders, customers, and the planet? Join David Young and guest Jeff Harmening, CEO of General Mills, to

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21:21

The State of the Economy for June 2025

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/06/24

After a brief rebound in May, consumer confidence slipped again. What changed in June—and what might it mean for the economy this summer? The Consumer Confidence Index dropped to 93.0 from 98.4, wiping out half the gains seen last month. Consumers are feeling less optimistic across the board: both their assessment of current business and labor market conditions and their short-term expectations for income, jobs, and the economy have weakened. Pessimism about job availability and business

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26:18

Employer Branding Delivers ROI—If You Get the...

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/06/23

Employer branding reflects your organization’s public perception—and you can measure its effectiveness. In a world where any job candidate can see your reputation at a glance online, employer branding is essential. How is employer branding different from other branding, and how can companies measure the ROI? Join Steve Odland and guest Erka Amursi, principal researcher in the Human Capital Center at The Conference Board, to find out the history of employer branding, the challenges in

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21:30

Leadership Lessons from Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin...

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/06/16

Science and technology will bring more change to health care over the next decade than we saw in the past century, says Joaquin Duato, Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson, and a 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award honoree. What drives his confidence, and how is the company creating this future? Join David K. Young and Duato to discover what he has learned in 36 years at J&J, how the company innovates in science and technology, and how the company supports employees and communities. This

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25:31

10 Priorities for Sustainability Leaders to Close Out...

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/06/09

If you work in sustainability or ESG, you’re already grappling with a rapidly evolving regulatory and policy landscape, all while proving the ROI of your sustainability strategy. What other crucial issues should sustainability executives prioritize for the remainder of 2025? Join Steve Odland and guest Andrew Jones, PhD, principal researcher at The Conference Board Governance & Sustainability Center, to find out how AI is affecting sustainability work, the importance of supply chain

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25:57

Zscaler’s Secret to Success: Be Obsessed with Customers

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/06/02

Cybersecurity has become top of mind for Fortune 500 companies, and yet attacks, breaches, and other incidents keep happening. Can companies really prevent cyber risks, and what approach should they be taking? Join David Young and guest Jay Chaudhry, CEO, chairman, and founder of Zscaler, to find out the three lessons his parents taught him, why Zscaler has a customer obsession, and why zero trust architecture is critical for today's cyber approach. This Leadership in Challenging Times

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24:15

The State of the Economy for May 2025

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/05/27

Tariffs and stock market movements remained top of mind for consumers in May. The Expectations Index—based on consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions—showed modest improvement overall. Expectations for business conditions and the labor market inched up but stayed in pessimistic territory. The key bright spot was income expectations, which moved into positive territory, supported by a stronger stock market and early signs of progress on a trade deal with

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26:19

What New Polling Says About Tariffs, Immigration and...

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/05/27

Get insights on the President’s polling 100 days in and how Americans view crucial domestic issues. The Administration’s approval rating has declined from 51% to 45% since Inauguration Day, but that's relatively in line with historical precedent. What does the President’s polling tell us about the American public today—and how they might vote in the 2026 midterms? Join Steve Odland and guest Clifford Young, president of polling and societal trends at Ipsos, to explore the President’s polling

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