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The "Board Ready" Myth: How Jocelyn Mangan is Changing the World, One Boardroom at a Time

February 04, 2022 • Kate Purmal and Lee Epting • Season 1 • Episode 8

“How do I become board-ready?”

We’ve heard that for too long — mostly from women. And, more often than not, it’s simply not true.

In this episode, Jocelyn Mangan, CEO and founder of Him for Her, dispels the notion that there are not enough women leaders to fill the boardroom — the pipeline is there. It’s just a network problem. She provides guidance for men and women working to diversify boardrooms everywhere.

In this inspiring conversation, Jocelyn and Kate Purmal dig deep, getting real about the inner workings of the boardroom:

Boards are built by private networks, filled with men. Getting women into those networks, where they can shine, is the first step.
Homogenous boards have always been “easier” to manage. But diverse boards yield more innovation. The truth is simple: Diversity is good for business.
The onus of becoming a great board member should not fall on the woman or the person of color or the “only” in the room. Everyone needs to learn how to harness the voices of the board.

Come for the wisdom imparted by these executive women, but stick around for the musings on falling in love with problems, maintaining your impatience, and learning how to dream.

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