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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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30:20

What’s Russia’s Next Move in Ukraine—and in Europe?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/05/19

Can President Trump get Ukraine and Russia to agree on a peace deal? If so, what happens next? The US administration is pushing for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but progress has been slow, and success remains uncertain. How likely is a long-term cessation of hostilities, and how could that affect Russia’s military ambitions in Europe? Join Steve Odland and guest Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, senior fellow for national security and managing director of CEO programs at the

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27:27

What's on the White House Agenda for the Next 100 Days?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/05/12

As the Trump presidency enters its second 100 days, what should we expect next? The Trump administration has had arguably the busiest first 100 days since President Franklin Roosevelt’s first term. How will the White House handle the challenges of the next hundred days, including tax legislation, the next phase of DOGE, and pivotal court cases regarding the executive branch’s autonomy? Join Steve Odland and guest David K. Young, president of the Committee for Economic

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29:45

CHROs in the Boardroom: What’s Trending, What’s Next?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/05/05

As HR becomes more strategic, CHROs are building their presence inside the boardroom. The latest research from The Conference Board shows that chief human resource officers (CHROs) are engaging much more with corporate boards in recent years. How can CHROs continue being a strategic partner while helping companies navigate the future of work? Join Steve Odland and guests Rita Meyerson, EdD, principal researcher in The Conference Board’s Human Capital Center, and Andrew Jones, PhD,

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24:31

The State of the Economy for April 2025

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/04/29

Consumer confidence plunges to a 13-year low — is a recession next? Consumer confidence declined for a fifth consecutive month in April, to levels not seen since May 2020. With Americans’ spending comprising 70% of economic growth, what could their growing concerns mean for the US this year? Three specific expectation components – business conditions, employment prospects and future income – all dropped sharply, reflecting deep pessimism about the future. Crucially, the number of

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26:50

Why Change Management Is More Important Than Ever

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/04/28

Change is constant, and that’s why your business needsa structured change management strategy. Your business is constantly changing, even if you don’t use the term “change management” to describe it. What does successful change management look like, and how can business leaders do this successfully in a time of uncertainty? Join Steve Odland and guest Diana Scott, Center Leader of The Conference Board'US Human Capital Center, to learn about change management’s history, how to win

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27:25

e.l.f. Beauty CEO: Purpose and Growth Go Hand in Hand

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/04/21

e.l.f. Beauty —a 2025 recipient of the Corporate Responsibility Awards— is the only cosmetics brand to have grownits market share for 24 consecutive quarters, all while being a leader in innovation, diversity, and Fair Trade certification.What lessons can other businesses learn from e.l.f.’sembrace of diversity, sustainability, and affordable products? Join Steve Odlandand guest Tarang Amin, chairman and CEO of e.l.f. Beauty, to find out how e.l.f.aligns its purpose with customer values, how

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35:57

Will China Blockade Taiwan?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/04/17

China is determined to reincorporate Taiwan—raising the stakes for countries and for businesses. By 2027, China could be militarily capable of taking over Taiwan, backed by the world’s largest navy and a growing air force. What’s next for China-Taiwan relations, and how does their relationship affect Western businesses? Join Steve Odland and guest Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, senior fellow for national security and managing director of CEO programs at the Council on Foreign Relations,

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29:10

Why Yum! Brands Focuses on Food, People, and Planet

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/04/14

Food, people, and planet—these are the three north stars that help Yum! Brands —a 2025 recipient of the Corporate Responsibility Awards—focus its sustainability efforts across water use, energy, packaging, and more. What lessons can other businesses learn from the sustainability success of this multinational company? Join Steve Odland and guest Jon Hixson, chief sustainability officer at Yum! Brands, to find out why your sustainability strategy requires north stars,how the company wins buy-in

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28:40

Are Trade Deficits Bad for the US? It’s Complicated

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/04/10

Dive deep into the world of trade balances, the role of the US, and the power of the dollar. The US regularly runs trade deficits with its biggest trade partners, while other blocs such as the EU have trade surpluses. Is this bad for the US, and if so, what can be done about it? Join Steve Odland and guest Maria Demertzis, The Conference Board Economy, Strategy & Finance Center Leader for Europe, to explore trade balances, why the US dollar underpins global trade, and why the WTO

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25:18

How Prudential Turns Purpose into Practice

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/04/07

Learn how Prudential Financial continues to serve all stakeholders through clarity of purpose. Prudential Financial has served its local community of Newark, New Jersey, for 150 years, and that's one reason it is a recipient of The Conference Board 2025 Corporate Responsibility Awards. How does the company choose when and where to invest, and how does it scale those efforts globally? Join Steve Odland and guest Lata Reddy, senior vice president, inclusive solutions, at Prudential

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27:56

What Should Corporate Philanthropy Look Like in 2025?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/03/31

Learn how companies can evolve their philanthropy in a divided political climate while staying true to their values. Most companies in 2025 are focusing their social efforts on economic opportunity and education, according to The Conference Board C-Suite Outlook 2025. How is corporate philanthropy changing, especially with the rise of AI and the backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives? Join Steve Odland and guest Jeff Hoffman, Acting ESG Center Leader

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30:20

EVs Have Been a Growth Story, But Will That Continue?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/03/28

EV sales in the US continue to grow. Learn what needs to happen to spur further adoption. Roughly 20% of US passenger vehicles sold in 2024 were battery electric or hybrid vehicles. What’s next for the EV industry, especially in the face of a changing regulatory environment and tariffson key materials such as lithium? Join Steve Odland and guest Dr. Alex Heil, senior economist in the US Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, to explore the future of EV growth in the US, whether EVs

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28:07

The DOGE Effect: How Is the Federal Workforce Changing?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/03/27

Amid potentially massive job cuts by the federal government, how should leaders manage this disruption? The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) seeks to cut hundreds of thousands of federal jobs while shrinking or eliminating many agencies. How can leaders guide the federal workforce through such disruptions, both for those affected and those who remain? Join Steve Odland and guest Diana Scott, Center Leader of the US Human Capital Center at The Conference Board, to find out

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26:33

Proxy Season Is Busier Than Ever. How Can Companies...

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/03/26

Find out the latest trends in shareholder proposals—and whether they’ll succeed. Shareholder proposals are at an all-time high, but support for most of these proposals has greatly declined. What’s on deck for this year’s proxy season, and how should corporations prepare to engage with shareholders? Join Steve Odland and guest Andrew Jones, principal researcher at The Conference Board ESG Center, to find out why proxy filings have risen, what’s trending in proposals related to DEI

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21:18

The State of the Economy for March 2025

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/03/25

In March, consumer confidence saw its fourth month-on-month decline, with people’s assessment of current business and labor market conditions, plus their short-term outlook for income, business and labor market conditions, all dropping. Crucially, consumers’ optimism about future income, which had held up strongly in recent months, largely vanished, which suggests that worries about the wider economy and labor market have started to spread to people’s assessments of their

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29:07

Trade Wars 101: What Businesses Need to Know

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/03/24

Are we on the verge of a trade war? And if so, how would we get out of it? The aggressive US stance on tariffs is already affecting trade relationships with China, Canada, and Mexico, and that’s before the April 2 announcements of additional tariffs. How do economists define a trade war, and how might one affect not only the US but also the global economy? Join Steve Odland and guests David Young, president of the Committee for Economic Development, the Public Policy Center of The

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28:39

Is the US Headed for Recession?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/03/20

Learn how recessions are defined and the current risk of the US economy entering one. If your GDP growth slows to a mere 1%, history tells us to watch out—negative growth is on the way. How likely is the US to face a recession this year, and how can we tell if that’s happening? Join Steve Odland and guest Yelena Shulyatyeva, Senior US Economist at The Conference Board Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, to find out the "official" definition of a recession, why inflation and growth

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24:58

How Badly Will Uncertainty Hurt US GDP Growth in 2025?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/03/19

The US economy will growin 2025–26, but tariffs and other factors are dampening expectations. The US economy is expected to grow by 2.0% this year and 1.7% in 2026, according to The Conference Board—both revised down from previous projections. What’s driving this pessimism about economic growth, and could stagflation become a serious risk? Join Steve Odland and guest Yelena Shulyatyeva, Senior US Economist at The Conference Board Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, to find

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24:23

How Webster Bank Serves Community and Shareholders Alike

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/03/17

Find out what corporate responsibility looks like as part of a company’s core strategy. For Webster Bank —a 2025 recipient of the Corporate Responsibility Awards—philanthropy, community investment, sustainability, and government affairs are all part of the corporate responsibility bailiwick. What does exemplary corporate responsibility look like, and how can companies do this work while furthering business goals and serving all stakeholders? Join Steve Odland and guest Marissa

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28:09

What Businesses Can Learn from the AI Summit in Paris

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/03/10

What did the recent AI Summit reveal about the state of AI, including the energy problem? The recent AI Summit in Paris raised key issues about AI regulation—and saw the US and UK refuse to sign on to the declaration. Generative AI is becoming autonomous—not only performing assigned tasks but figuring out how best to achieve goals. How likely is a “Terminator” scenario, and how should the world address important issues such as energy use, regulation, and deepfakes? Join

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