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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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43:10

The Global Impact of Middle East Tensions

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2026/04/23

What does the ongoing conflict in the Middle East mean for European markets? Join Sara Murray and Alejandro Fiorito as they unpack the latest developments and economic implications.

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27:22

How Leaders Can Close the AI Readiness Gap

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2026/04/20

In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Diana Scott, leader of the Human Capital Center at The Conference Board, is joined by Robin Erickson, head of human capital research, and Matt Maloof, human capital researcher, to discuss insights from The Reimagined Workplace 2026: Adopting AI Today, Poised for Tomorrow. They explore how organizations are assessing and accelerating AI maturity, why most remain in early stages of adoption, and what it takes to build AI fluency across the workforce

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37:19

What's Next for ESG Legislation in Europe?

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2026/04/16

Join Bárbara Mendes-Jorge and guest Radhika Ralhan, an ESG and sustainability global impact leader and a guest lecturer at the Maastricht School of Management, to find out how the EU compares with India and the US, why she's excited about the Circular Economy Act, and why younger generations are unafraid to question a company's commitment to sustainability. For more from The Conference Board: Guardrails to Prevent Greenwashing Top 5 Corporate Governance Priorities for 2026

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30:48

"The Water Is Not Going to Be There:" A Risk for...

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2026/04/13

What if water -- not energy or labor -- becomes your biggest business constraint? In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Steve Odland, president and CEO of The Conference Board, sits down with Alex Heil, senior economist at The Conference Board, to examine the rising business risks tied to water scarcity. They discuss how limited freshwater supply, aging infrastructure, and inefficient use are creating new pressures on industries, and why leaders need to factor water risk into

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23:27

Where to Hire in Europe in a Changing Market

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2026/04/09

In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Sara Murray, managing director, international at The Conference Board, speaks with Robin Maillard, researcher in the Human Capital Center at The Conference Board, Europe, about where multinationals should hire in today's shifting European labor market. They explore how the Where to Hire Index helps leaders balance skills, cost, productivity, and long-term competitiveness when making strategic workforce decisions. More from The Conference Board: ·

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27:40

What Does it Really Take to Succeed in the C-Suite?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2026/04/06

In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Steve Odland, president and CEO of The Conference Board, sits down with Jennifer Eggers, founder and president of LeaderShift Insights, to explore what it truly takes to succeed at the highest levels of leadership. They discuss why transitioning to the C-Suite is more challenging than many expect, the mindset shifts required to lead at an enterprise level, and the most common mistakes new executives make. Jennifer shares practical insights on

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14:27

The State of the Economy for March 2026

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2026/03/31

Consumer confidence has ticked up slightly but remains low in the face of tariffs, spiking prices and war. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® edged up in March to 91.8 (1985=100), from 91.0 in February. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions—increased by 4.6 points to 123.3. The Expectations Index—based on consumers' short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions—declined by 1.7 points to

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16:34

Consumer Spending on Food Signals Deeper Economic...

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2026/03/30

In this episode, Dana Peterson, leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance (ESF) Center at The Conference Board, speaks with Malala Lin, economic research associate at the ESF Center, about new research on shifting consumer habits. They explore the widespread move toward value seeking, how strategies differ across income groups, and what these changes signal for businesses planning in an uncertain environment. More from The Conference Board: Cutting Back and Making Trade-offs: How

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33:34

China for China: How MNCs Are Rewriting Their Playbooks

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2026/03/23

China remains one of the most essential -- and complex -- markets for global companies. In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, host Steve Odland sits down with David Hoffman, Senior Advisor and China Center Leader at The Conference Board, to unpack what's really happening on the ground. Fresh from a three-week visit to Beijing and Shanghai, David shares a nuanced view of a market in transition: slower growth, ongoing real estate challenges, and a policy environment that is becoming less

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31:50

What Drives CEO Succession Today—And Are Boards Ready?

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2026/03/16

In this episode, Brian Campbell, leader of the Governance & Sustainability Center at The Conference Board, is joined by Blair Jones and Greg Arnold, managing directors at Semler Brossy, to examine the evolving role of the board in CEO selection and transition. Drawing on recent research, they discuss internal versus external hires, the signaling challenges boards face, and how disciplined succession planning can protect long-term value and organizational resilience. More from The Conference

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31:48

Climate Risk Is Rising. Is Our Infrastructure Ready?

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2026/03/09

As climate extremes intensify, resilient infrastructure is no longer a future consideration; it is a present-day imperative. Alex Heil, senior economist at The Conference Board, speaks with Greg Stonehouse, chief strategy officer at HDR, about how infrastructure design is evolving in response to rising climate risk. From transportation and water systems to health care and energy facilities, they explore how resilience is becoming a core design parameter rather than an add-on. The conversation

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25:53

What Makes Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Work?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2026/03/02

New global data reveals strong employee support for diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI)—but also a widening gap between how leaders view progress and how workers experience it. Allan Schweyer, principal researcher in the Human Capital Center, speaks with Marion Devine, principal researcher, Human Capital Europe, and Matthew Maloof, researcher, Human Capital Center, about findings from a survey of more than 1,300 employees across the US, Europe, and Asia. They explore why managers

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26:50

The State of the Economy for February 2026

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2026/02/24

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased by 2.2 points in February to 91.2 (1985=100), from an upwardly revised 89.0 in January. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions—decreased by 1.8 points to 120.0 in February. The Expectations Index—based on consumers' short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions—rose by 4.8 points to 72.0. Join Dana M. Peterson and guest Malala Lin, Economic

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31:49

Ukraine War: Are We Headed for a Frozen Conflict—or a...

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2026/02/23

Three years into the conflict, the Ukraine war has evolved into a brutal war of attrition—with implications far beyond the battlefield. The Conference Board CEO Steve Odland and Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, a global affairs consultant most recently with the Council on Foreign Relations and the Committee for Economic Development, discuss the history underpinning the conflict, the realities on the ground, and the economic and political pressures facing both Kyiv and Moscow. From

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27:07

How AI Is Reshaping Corporate Sustainability

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2026/02/17

Learn why companies need to understand AI's promise and potential drawbacks for environmental sustainability. More than 60% of companies are using AI to support or advance environmental sustainability. What are the use cases they're exploring, and how can businesses also guard against the environmental risks of AI? Join Steve Odland and guest Andrew Jones, PhD, principal researcher at the Governance & Sustainability Center of The Conference Board, to learn about the environmental

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27:06

What's Next for CEO and Executive Compensation?

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2026/02/09

Find out what's new in CEO and executive compensation, including say-on-pay practices and SEC regulations. CEO pay in the S&P 500 increased 7% year-over-year in 2025, with stock awards as the largest driver. What are the latest trends in CEO and executive compensation for governance teams and boards to consider? Join Steve Odland and guest Dana Etra, managing director and head of the Boston office at FW Cook, to find out why some perquisites are being viewed through a risk and

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19:16

What Could the Fed Look Like Under Kevin Warsh?

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2026/02/05

Find out what Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair means for interest rates—and the potential Senate battle ahead. Kevin Warsh has been known as an inflation hawk. Will that change if he is confirmed as Federal Reserve chair, and what could that mean for the economy? Join Yelena Shulyatyeva and guest John Gardner, head of public policy and research at the Committee for Economic Development (CED), the public policy center of The Conference Board, to find out Warsh's background, the

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28:11

Why 2026 Will Be the Year of Agentic Commerce

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2026/02/02

Learn what our C-Suite Outlook 2026 reveals for marketing and communications executives. CEOs and CMOs agree: Boosting profitability through business model changes is a top priority this year, according to The Conference Board C-Suite Outlook 2026 survey. But how should marketing leaders drive that profitability growth? Join Steve Odland and guest Ivan Pollard, leader of the Marketing & Communications Center at The Conference Board, to find out what CEOs, CMOs and CCOs are

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29:02

Why Skills, Not Headcount, Matter Most to HR in 2026

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2026/01/29

Finding skilled talent remains difficult. Find out how CEOs and CHROs plan to develop their workforce this year. Nearly 37% of CEOs say finding qualified workers is a challenge, according to the C-Suite Outlook 2026 survey by The Conference Board. How have labor challenges evolved since the Great Resignation, and what can CEOs do to attract and keep skilled talent in 2026? Join Steve Odland and guest Diana Scott, US Human Capital Center leader at The Conference Board, to find

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21:06

The State of the Economy for January 2026

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2026/01/27

Consumer confidence has plummeted. What does it mean for the economy? The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® fell sharply in January, from 94.2 in December to 84.5. Consumers' assessment of both current business and labor market conditions, and their short-term outlook of the same, fell by 9.9 and 9.5 points, respectively, to 65.1, well below the threshold of 80 that typically signals a recession ahead. Write-in responses showed a continuation in references to prices and

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