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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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21:06

The State of the Economy for January 2026

C-Suite Perspectives ·

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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25:48

Governance Is Changing. Find Out What's on Deck for 2026

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2026/01/26

Find out how governance and sustainability are evolving, including what's next for ESG. Change is coming for governance leaders, whether it's the evolution of ESG, the risks around AI, or an increased focus on strategic execution. How can these executives adapt in this rapidly changing and uncertain environment? Join Steve Odland and guest Brian Campbell, leader of the US Governance & Sustainability Center and general counsel at The Conference Board, to find out why ESG is becoming

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26:49

Control Risk's Lessons on Keeping Your Executives Safe

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2026/01/22

CEOs are increasingly at risk, both physically and digitally. Find out what's new in corporate risk preparedness. The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 has forced companies to rethink their executive security posture, both in terms of physical and digital security. How can companies and boards assess their security readiness? Join Steve Odland and guest Bill Udell, CEO of Control Risks' Americas region, to learn about how executive security has evolved in recent

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27:54

C-Suite Outlook 2026: Top Priorities for CEOs

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2026/01/20

Our latest C-Suite Outlook reveals CEOs' biggest concerns—and why they're measuring the ROI of AI. US CEOs rank economic and geopolitical uncertainty as top risk factors for 2026, according to the C-Suite Outlook 2026 survey from The Conference Board. How can CEOs overcome the lack of policy certainty while making investments that lead to long-term success? Join Steve Odland and guest David Young, president of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The

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28:49

C-Suite Outlook 2026: Where CEOs Plan to Invest This...

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2026/01/15

Find out how CEOs are planning to win this year amid a world of uncertainty. As 2026 begins, CEOs are worried about uncertainty — in the economy, geopolitics, trade policy, supply chains, and more. What does the C-Suite Outlook 2026 survey tell us about how CEOs plan to grow and invest despite the headwinds? Join Steve Odland and guest Dana M. Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board and leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, to find out what's next for AI, which

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26:58

AI Is Transforming Organizations. How Will Yours Change?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2026/01/12

Learn how companies can develop a strategy to redesign their structures and processes for AI. AI not only transforms how companies operate, it's also transforming how they differentiate, according to a new report by The Conference Board. How can companies reimagine themselves with AI at every level of the enterprise? Join Steve Odland and guests Erka Amursi and Matt Rosenbaum, both principal researchers at The Conference Board Human Capital Center, to find out what makes AI

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27:28

Tariff Troubles? Consider FTZs and Bonded Warehouses

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2026/01/05

Learn how businesses can store and even process goods without incurring immediate tariff obligations. The effective US tariff rate soared to 17% in 2025. What options are available to businesses that need to import goods but want to mitigate tariff burdens? Join Alex Heil and guest Erin McLaughlin, senior economist at The Conference Board in the Economy, Strategy & Finance (ESF) Center, to find out what foreign trade zones and bonded warehouses are, how they differ from each other,

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27:02

The State of the Economy for December 2025

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/12/23

In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Dana Peterson and Allen Li unpack the latest Consumer Confidence Index® and the surprisingly strong Q3 US GDP report. US consumer confidence edged lower in December, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline and ending the year on a cautious note. While confidence improved after the federal government shutdown ended, expectations for the next six months remain weak, at levels that are often associated with rising recession risk. On the upside, Q3

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41:34

Sustainability that Boosts Profits

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/12/22

Only 33% of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic gets recycled in the US. What are the obstacles, and how can businesses contribute to greater plastics sustainability and circularity? Join Alex Heil and guest John Galt, chairman and former CEO of Husky Technologies, to learn about designing an extended producer responsibility system, why most microplastics originate in vehicle tires and city dust, and how businesses can reduce "material tourism" to save money and increase sustainability.

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29:53

Why the C-Suite Needs to Know About Neuro-Symbolic AI

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/12/15

What is neuro-symbolic AI, and how can it help businesses generate value in new ways? If generative AI is a productivity engine, then neuro-symbolic AI promises to be the growth engine that turns data into business value. But what is this technology, and why should C-Suite leaders move quickly to explore its potential? Join Ivan Pollard and guest Jeff Schumacher, Growth Platforms leader at EY-Parthenon, to find out how neuro-symbolic AI differs from other AI, how it avoids problems

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23:22

What the AI Acceleration Curve Means for Corporate...

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/12/08

AI is driving the next wave of corporate reinvention, moving beyond efficiency toward creativity and strategic insight. For business leaders, the question is no longer whether to use AI but how to lead with it. In conversation with John Metselaar, The Conference Board CEO Steve Odland explores the new frontier of human-machine collaboration. The episode highlights how forward-looking leaders are using AI to improve decisions, fuel creativity, and drive growth. For more from The

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28:38

What Risks Should CEOs Prioritize in 2026?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/12/01

2026 is almost here. Find out what risks CEOs are prioritizing in the year ahead. CEOs have had to spend much of this year dealing with the fallout from tariffs and a government shutdown, but those challenges are far from resolved. What are the biggest risks CEOs are thinking about as the new year approaches? Join Steve Odland and guest David Young, president of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board, to find out why tariffs will

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26:05

The State of the Economy for November 2025

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/11/25

Consumer expectations for six months in the future continued to worsen in November, and confidence fell to its second-lowest level this year. Will holiday spending turn the tide on this rising pessimism? Join Dana M Peterson, Chief Economist and Center Leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, and Malala Lin, Economic Research Associate, both of The Conference Board, to find out how consumers are approaching holiday shopping this year, whether and how tariffs are factoring into their

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27:43

How AI Coaching Is Redefining Leadership Development

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/11/24

AI is redefining what effective leadership development looks like. Coaching, once limited to the few, can now reach the many, empowering managers and employees alike. Diana Scott welcomes Allan Schweyer, both of The Conference Board, to discuss how embedding AI coaches into daily workflows is redefining employee development, scaling mentorship, and enabling organizations to cultivate a more agile and emotionally intelligent workforce. For more from The Conference Board: A Coach for

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27:04

What Business Leaders Need to Know About the Global...

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/11/17

Globalization is being rewritten as geopolitics, trade, and industrial policy collide. Shifting alliances are reshaping markets, supply chains, and the balance of economic power. In this episode, Steve Odland of The Conference Board, speaks with Maria Demertzis about what these shifts mean for corporate decision-makers. Together, they share how business leaders can adapt to rising uncertainty and build resilience in a fragmented world. For more from The Conference Board: Dutch

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28:39

Are Companies Paying Enough Attention to AI Risks?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/11/10

Companies in the S&P 500 are increasingly disclosing AI-related risks. Find out what this means for C-Suite leaders and boards. More than 70% of the S&P 500 disclosed material AI risks in 2025, up from only 12% in 2023. What are the biggest AI-related risks for these companies, and how can they integrate AI into governance and risk frameworks? Join Steve Odland and guest Andrew Jones, principal researcher at the Governance & Sustainability Center of The Conference

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30:28

How the Administration Aims to Change the Workplace

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/11/06

The modern workplace is being reshaped by a sweeping "whole-of-government" approach to policy, enforcement, and regulation. From diversity and inclusion to AI and immigration, the Administration's actions are influencing how both federal and private employers manage compliance, talent, and organizational risk. In this episode, Steve Odland speaks with Camille Olson, partner at Seyfarth, about what this evolving landscape means for business leaders. They explore how executive orders, agency

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30:28

Can the US Grid Keep Up with the Demand for AI?

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/11/03

Find out why a 1-2% increase in annual electricity demand could create stress to the US electrical grid. US electricity demand has been largely flat for 20 years, thanks to efficiency gains. But with rising power demand from AI, electric vehicles, and other forms of electrification, how can the US grid keep up? Join Steve Odland and guest Alex Heil, PhD, senior economist at the Economy, Strategy & Finance Center of The Conference Board, to find out the current pressures on power

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30:16

The State of the Economy for October 2025

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/10/28

What does the latest Consumer Confidence Index reveal about the economy's true pulse amid a prolonged government shutdown? In this episode, host Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist and Center Leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, talks with Stephanie Guichard, Senior Economist of Global Indicators, both of The Conference Board, about the latest Consumer Confidence Index results and the ongoing federal government shutdown. They discuss how Americans are feeling about the economy,

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30:25

The Politics and Real Costs of a Government Shutdown

C-Suite Perspectives ·

2025/10/27

"This is a self-inflicted wound on our economy," says former Congressman Ron Klein. In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Steve Odland, CEO of The Conference Board, sits down with Klein to unpack the ongoing US government shutdown: what it really means, who it affects, and how it might end. Together, they explore the technical mechanics behind a shutdown, the political dynamics fueling it, and the ripple effects across the economy and private sector. Executives should monitor the

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