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The Leadership Passport PodcastAaron MonizIn this conversation, Kevin Fullbrook speaks with Aaron Moniz, co-founder of Inspire Citizens, about the importance of global citizenship education and service learning in schools. Aaron shares his journey from being a punk drummer to an advocate for education reform, emphasizing the need for schools to integrate global competencies into their culture. They discuss the challenges and successes of implementing these programs, the role of school leaders, and the inspiring initiatives led by students. The conversation also touches on common mistakes schools make and the lessons learned from leadership experiences.GuestAaron...
2025-10-0735 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastJennifer AbramsIn this conversation, Jennifer Abrams shares her journey from being a high school English teacher to a communications consultant and author. She emphasizes the importance of effective communication among educators and discusses her experiences working internationally. Jennifer reflects on defining moments in her leadership journey, the challenges of navigating different cultural contexts, and the lessons learned from mistakes. She also addresses the issue of imposter syndrome, shares game-changing professional practices, and offers insights into the future of international education. Finally, she provides valuable advice for aspiring school leaders, highlighting the need for inner strength and resilience in the face...
2025-09-3021 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastRich SheridanIn this conversation, Rich Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations, shares his insights on creating a joyful workplace culture, the importance of core values in leadership, and how to handle conflict within teams. He emphasizes the need for motivation beyond financial incentives and the critical role teachers play in shaping the future of students. Rich also discusses essential life skills that should be taught in schools, such as conflict resolution and effective communication, and reflects on his personal journey in leadership.Guest BioRich is the CEO, Co-Founder & Chief Storyteller of Menlo Innovations...
2025-09-2338 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastDr Steffen SommerIn this conversation, Dr. Steffen Sommer, Director General of Misk Schools, shares his extensive experience in international school leadership. He discusses the defining moments in his career, the challenges he faced, and the importance of a consultative leadership style. Dr. Sommer emphasizes the significance of empathy, resilience, and continuous learning in effective leadership. He reflects on his journey through various educational systems and the lessons learned from mistakes made along the way. The conversation concludes with advice for aspiring school leaders and the importance of viewing education as a lifelong commitment.Guest Bio
2025-09-0959 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastFrancesco BanchiniIn this conversation, Francesco Banchini shares his journey from a professional musician to an influential leader in international education. He discusses the importance of community engagement, learning from diverse cultures, and the challenges faced during his leadership, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Francesco emphasizes the need for humility, lifelong learning, and the power of education to inspire change. He also reflects on the future of international education and offers valuable advice for aspiring leaders.Guest BioFrancesco is an experienced leader and award-winning educator, influencer, conference presenter, and researcher known for implementing...
2025-09-0226 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastDavid HarkinSummaryIn this conversation, David Harkin, CEO of 8 Billion Ideas, shares his insights on leadership, education, and the challenges faced in the international education sector. He discusses his journey from technology to education, the impact of COVID-19 on leadership, and the importance of cultural understanding in global education. David emphasizes the need for innovation in international schools and offers advice for aspiring education leaders, highlighting the significance of patience and the value of listening.Guest BioDavid is a husband, father of three, and CEO of 8billionideas—a global education co...
2025-08-2623 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastGreg SmithIn this conversation, Greg Smith, Vice President of International School Services (ISS), shares his journey in international education, discussing his leadership style, defining moments, cultural insights, and the challenges faced during COVID-19. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration, localization in education, and being true to oneself as a leader. Greg also reflects on the future of international education and offers valuable advice for aspiring leaders.Guest BioGreg currently the Vice President of International Schools Services with responsibility for the delivery of ISS services across Asia, with particular focus on our school...
2025-08-1931 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastJon ZurfluhIn this episode of the Leadership Passport podcast, Kevin Fullbrook interviews Jon Zurfluh, an experienced international school leader with nearly 40 years in education. Jon shares his journey from a kindergarten teacher to a director of the American School of Warsaw, discussing his leadership style, inspirations, and the challenges he has faced in various cultural contexts. He emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural dynamics in leadership, the value of reflection and journaling, and offers advice for aspiring leaders. Jon also shares memorable moments from his career and discusses the significance of letting go of non-pivotal issues in leadership.
2025-08-1233 min
Sound-Up GovernanceBONUS: Board evaluations don't work...but they could!A new long-form scripted podcast episode where Matt Fullbrook discusses the shortcomings of board evaluations and shares some new ideas to improve on the status quo. The argument builds on practical experience, academic research, and an analogy to modern music production.Full transcript available at https://groundupgovernance.substack.com/p/bonus-board-evaluations-dont-workbut Get full access to Ground-Up Governance at groundupgovernance.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-1143 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastKai VacherIn this episode of the Leadership Passport podcast, host Kevin Fullbrook engages with Kai Vacher, a seasoned educational leader with extensive experience in both the UK and international education sectors. Kai shares his personal journey, including overcoming challenges and the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership style. He emphasizes the importance of community, flexibility, and the power of belief in fostering a positive educational environment. The conversation also delves into the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the significance of listening and coaching in leadership, and the lessons learned from mistakes. Kai offers valuable advice for aspiring leaders, highlighting...
2025-08-0536 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastAlex BellIn this episode of the Leadership Passport, host Kevin Fullbrook engages with Alex Bell, an award-winning executive coach and innovator in education. They explore Alex's journey from a childhood spent daydreaming on the beaches of Cornwall to becoming a leader in socially responsible education. The conversation delves into the importance of authenticity, the challenges of leadership, and the future of international education, emphasizing the need for community engagement and student agency. Alex shares personal anecdotes and insights, highlighting the significance of kindness, respect, and the power of listening in leadership.Guest Bio...
2025-07-2926 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastDevin CarberryIn this episode of the Leadership Passport podcast, Kevin Fullbrook interviews Devin Carberry, the Director of Learning and Innovation at Learn Life. Devin shares his personal journey in education, discussing the impact of his own schooling experiences on his leadership philosophy. He emphasizes the importance of creating safe and engaging learning environments, overcoming fear in educational innovation, and the challenges of unlearning traditional leadership practices. Devin also reflects on the future of education, advocating for positive relationships within learning communities and offering advice for aspiring leaders.Guest BioDevin is the Director...
2025-07-2222 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastStephen HarrisIn this episode of the Leadership Passport podcast, Dr. Stephen Harris shares his journey as an educational leader and innovator. He discusses his experiences with non-traditional education, the importance of cultural insights in international education, and the challenges faced in leadership roles. Dr. Harris emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to student engagement and the significance of collaboration in leadership. He reflects on defining moments in his career, lessons learned from crisis management, and offers valuable advice for aspiring leaders in the education sector.Guest BioStephen is the Co-Founder and CLO...
2025-07-1548 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastDonnah CiempkaIn this episode of the Leadership Passport podcast, Kevin Fullbrook interviews Donna Chiempka, an experienced education leader with over 25 years in international schools. They discuss Donna's journey into leadership, her defining moments, the challenges of leading across cultures, and the importance of mentorship. Donna shares insights on decision-making, the human element in leadership, and the evolving landscape of international education. She emphasizes the need for context in leadership and offers advice for aspiring leaders, highlighting the significance of personal growth and understanding the diverse backgrounds of students and staff.Guest BioDonnah...
2025-07-0832 min
Sound-Up GovernanceS3E4 - You can design good governance on your ownTRANSCRIPTMatt Voiceover Welcome back to Sound-Up Governance. My name is Matt Fullbrook and this is the fourth and final episode in this short yet super cool series about the relationship between corporate governance and human-centered design. Once again, the voices you'll hear belong to me. Michael Hartmann, who's the principal of the directors college at McMaster University, Karel Vredenburg, who was global VP of UX research at IBM, and Tara Safaie, who's the executive Director of Health and Organizational Innovation at the design firm IDEO. In this episode, we take some steps...
2025-07-0708 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastJane LarssonIn this episode of the Leadership Passport podcast, Kevin Fullbrook interviews Jane Larsson, the executive director of the Council of International Schools. They discuss Jane's journey in international education, her leadership experiences, the challenges she has faced, and her insights on the future of education. Jane emphasizes the importance of recognizing the contributions of others, the necessity of adapting to change, and the value of community engagement in educational leadership.Guest BioJane Larsson has led the Council of International Schools (CIS) as Executive Director since her appointment in 2010 with a strategic...
2025-07-0124 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastLord Jim KnightIn this episode of the Leadership Passport podcast, Kevin Fullbrook interviews Lord Jim Knight, a prominent figure in education leadership. They discuss Jim's journey into politics and education, the challenges and defining moments he has faced, and the importance of listening to students and communities. Jim shares insights on the evolving landscape of education, particularly with the integration of technology and the need for more inclusive practices. He emphasizes the significance of personal growth and adaptability in leadership, offering valuable advice for aspiring leaders.Guest BioJim is based in London and...
2025-06-2425 min
Sound-Up GovernanceS3E2 - Designing effective governance conditionsTRANSCRIPTMatt VoiceoverWelcome back to Sound-Up Governance. My name is Matt Fullbrook and this is the second episode in a short series of highlights from a webinar that I co hosted a few months ago with my friend Michael Hartmann. He's the Principal of the Directors College at McMaster University, and he invited his friends Karel Vredenburg, who up until recently was the Global VP of UX Research, IBM, and Tara Safaie, who's the Executive Director of Health and Organizational Innovation at the design firm IDEO. All three of Michael, Tara and...
2025-06-2312 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastGavin McCormackIn this episode of the Leadership Passport podcast, Kevin Fullbrook interviews Gavin McCormack, a Montessori-trained educator and co-founder of Upschool. Gavin shares his journey in education, discussing the challenges and insights he has gained over two decades of international teaching experience. He reflects on personal fears, leadership styles, defining moments, and cultural insights from his work around the world. Gavin emphasizes the importance of resilience, the value of listening to one's gut, and the significance of routine in leadership. He also shares fascinating idioms and their historical contexts, highlighting the depth of language in education.
2025-06-1746 min
One Minute GovernanceNew from Sound-Up Governance: Are design and good governance the same thing?Bonus Crossover Episode from Sound-Up Governance. For more info, visit http://www.groundupgovernance.com
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Matt Intro
Hi everyone! This is Matt Fullbrook. It’s been a LOOOONG time since I posted anything here on the OMG channel, and…actually I don’t have any real updates for you. Sorry! I just wanted to let you know that there’s some new content on the Sound-Up Governance podcast. I’ve just launched a short series of episodes based around a cool webinar I did last year with some experts in business design wher...
2025-06-1614 min
Sound-Up GovernanceS3E1 - Are design and good governance the same thing?TRANSCRIPTMatt VoiceoverWelcome back to Sound-Up Governance. My name is Matt Fullbrook, and today we have the first in a short series of episodes that come from a webinar that I co hosted a few months back with my old friend Michael Hartmann, who's the Principal of the Directors College at McMaster University. He invited a couple of his friends to join us. Karel Vredenburg, who was the global VP of UX Research at IBM, and Tara Safaie, who's the executive Director of Health and Organizational Innovation at the design firm, IDEO...
2025-06-1614 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastLouka ParryIn this episode of the Leadership Passport podcast, Kevin Fullbrook speaks with Louka Parry, an education futurist and leadership strategist. They explore Louka's journey into education, the importance of curiosity in leadership, and the defining moments that shape a leader's path. The conversation delves into cultural insights gained from working across various countries, the challenges faced in leadership roles, and the significance of personal development in effective leadership. Louka shares his vision for the future of education, emphasizing the need for a shift in how success is measured and the importance of self-forgiveness in leadership. The episode concludes with...
2025-06-1026 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastGlenn OdlandIn this episode of the Leadership Passport podcast, Kevin Fullbrook interviews Glenn Odland, a seasoned international educator and leader. They discuss Glenn's journey as a third culture kid, his leadership experiences in various international contexts, and the lessons learned from cultural interactions. Glenn shares pivotal moments that shaped his leadership style, the challenges faced in educational leadership, and the importance of decision-making. He emphasizes the evolving landscape of international education and offers valuable advice for aspiring leaders, highlighting the significance of mentorship and personal growth.Guest BioGlenn is a Senior Leadership...
2025-06-0329 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastTom HawkinsIn this episode of the Leadership Passport, Tom Hawkins shares his extensive journey in international education, discussing his motivations for becoming a leader, pivotal moments in his career, and the importance of cultural understanding in leadership. He reflects on the challenges faced during his leadership roles, including decision-making fatigue and the value of mentorship. Tom emphasizes the need for leaders to adapt to the evolving landscape of international education and the significance of self-care in effective leadership.Guest BioTom is currently the Vice President for School Start-ups, Management, and Operations for...
2025-05-2728 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastLeo ThompsonIn this episode of the Leadership Passport podcast, host Kevin Fullbrook speaks with Leo Thompson, founder of Edsplorer and an experienced international school leader. They discuss Leo's journey as a respected leader in education, the challenges faced in international school leadership, the importance of mentorship, and the evolving landscape of education. Leo shares valuable insights on leadership, personal growth, and the significance of maintaining a balance in life as a leader.Guest BioLeo is the founder of the Edsplorer organization - he is a school advisor, workshop facilitator, public speaker, writer...
2025-05-2025 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastEwan McIntoshIn this episode, Ewan McIntosh shares his journey from classroom teacher to educational leader, discussing the importance of leadership styles, the challenges of implementing strategies in schools, and the need for clarity in educational goals. He emphasizes the value of asking the right questions, learning from mistakes, and the future of leadership in international schools. Ewan also provides advice for aspiring leaders, highlighting the importance of passion and fit in their roles.Guest BioEwan is the Managing Director of NoTosh that is based in Edinburgh, with offices in Melbourne. E...
2025-05-1337 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastConrad HughesIn this episode of the Leadership Passport podcast, Kevin Fullbrook interviews Conrad Hughes, the Director General of the International School of Geneva. They discuss Conrad's journey into international education, the importance of community engagement, and the defining moments in leadership. Conrad shares insights on navigating challenges, the transformative impact of coaching, and the future of international education. He emphasizes the need for adaptability and risk-taking for aspiring leaders, while reflecting on the importance of perspective in leadership.Guest BioConrad Hughes is the Director General of the International School of Geneva. He i...
2025-05-0632 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastLouise DawsonIn this episode of the Leadership Passport podcast, Kevin Fullbrook interviews Louise Dawson, a prominent figure in education and leadership development. Louise shares her unique journey, including her defining moments, challenges, and insights gained from her experiences across various cultures. She emphasizes the importance of happiness, connection, and understanding in leadership, particularly in the context of neurodiversity and inclusion. The conversation highlights the significance of reflective thinking, the need for positive reinforcement, and the value of being visible as a leader.Guest BioLouise is the Founder and CEO of Louise Dawson...
2025-04-2919 min
The Leadership Passport PodcastDame Alison PeacockIn this episode of the Leadership Passport podcast, Kevin Fullbrook speaks with Dame Alison Peacock, Chief Executive of the Chartered College of Teaching. They discuss Alison's journey from disliking school to becoming a passionate educator, her defining moments in leadership, and the importance of building trust and collaboration in educational settings. Alison shares insights on navigating challenges, the future of education, and the significance of listening as a leadership practice. She emphasizes the need for joyful learning environments and offers advice for aspiring leaders, highlighting the importance of community and personal growth in education....
2025-04-1734 min
Sound-Up GovernanceS2E10: Is there really a clear line between board and management? (feat. Andrew Escobar)TRANSCRIPTMatt Voiceover: 00:00Welcome back to Sound-Up Governance. My name is Matt Fullbrook, and this is the tenth and final episode in my epic conversation with my brilliant governance friend, Andrew Escobar. Today's episode is a bit longer than the others in this series because were working through some thinking on a really interesting topic. Between the board chair, the CEO, and the rest of the executive team, who should be deciding exactly what we talk about and how deep we dive and when? Is it possible that there ought, in fact, to be no...
2025-04-0815 min
Sound-Up GovernanceS2E9 - Useful AI considerations for boards (feat. Andrew Escobar)TRANSCRIPTMatt Voiceover: 00:00 Welcome back to Sound-Up Governance. My name is Matt Fullbrook and today we have the ninth installment of my conversation with Andrew Escobar, a corporate director, open finance expert and keen AI tinkerer. Andrew was one of the first people I knew who built their own LLM model. So I was interested to ask him AI related stuff might be on his mind as a director. For reference, this conversation took place in September 2024, which in AI terms is like 500 years ago. Still, in my opinion at least, Andrew's insights are just...
2025-03-3107 min
Sound-Up GovernanceS2E8 - How do you know if you're being useful to management? (feat. Andrew Escobar)Matt Voiceover00:09Welcome back to Sound-Up Governance. My name is Matt Fullbrook, and today's the eighth episode from my epic conversation with my friend and trusted governance ally, Andrew Escobar. If you've been listening to this whole season so far, can we just take a second and marvel at how much cool stuff Andrew has to say? And there are still at least three more episodes to go. Today he gives us some advice about how to build confidence as a director that you're being useful to management. After all, management is the consu...
2025-03-1707 min
Sound-Up GovernanceS2E7 - Why don't we break into groups during board meetings? (feat. Andrew Escobar)TRANSCRIPTMATT VOICEOVERWelcome back to Sound-Up Governance. My name is Matt Fullbrook and I'm back for another episode with governance rogue and open finance expert, Andrew Escobar. We left off the previous episode talking about the potential for informality to enhance decision making in boardroom. Today we build on that and suggest one very specific, highly doable thing that you and your board could try right away. It's easy, it saves time, and it costs nothing. Before we get there, I'm going to drop you into the middle of a point I...
2025-03-1007 min
Sound-Up GovernanceS2E6 - An easy shortcut to avoiding director liability? (feat. Andrew Escobar)TRANSCRIPT: MATT VOICEOVERWelcome back to Sound-Up Governance. My name is Matt Fullbrook, and when I left off last time with Andrew Escobar, governance nerd and reliable partner in exploring vaguely countercultural topics, we had talked through an exercise that I conduct with boards and executives on considering the benefits and harms of our decisions on a variety of stakeholders. Andrew had expressed some concern that focusing on harms might be distracting to boards when they're trying to drive toward a positive organizational purpose. And that's where we pick up our conversation here....
2025-03-0306 min
The Boardroom 180 PodcastShifting ‘The Base’ of Governance with Matt FullbrookIn this episode, host Munir Haque welcomes Matt Fullbrook, creator of the One Minute Governance podcast and the Ground-Up Governance platform, to the show to discuss his 23 years of experience in more than 300 boardrooms, ranging from local non-profits to global corporations. Through extensive research, Matt discovered that there’s not much consensus in academic literature about the impact of governance on financial performance or leadership effectiveness. This prompted him to redefine governance for himself, moving beyond traditional frameworks to develop a more evidence-based and practical approach that he discusses with Munir. Matt currently experiments wit...
2025-02-2545 min
Sound-Up GovernanceS2E5 - Considering the interests of every stakeholder in 15 minutes (feat. Andrew Escobar)TRANSCRIPTMATT VOICEOVERWelcome back to Sound-Up Governance. My name is Matt Fullbrook and this episode continues my conversation with my great friend, Andrew Escobar, who's a governance nerd, corporate director, open finance expert, and big thinker based, like me, in Toronto. I shared with Andrew an exercise that I've conducted with boards, executives and other curious people in the governance space more than a thousand times over the past 12 plus years. If that sounds like an obsession, it's because it is. I wanted to talk through it with Andrew because I feel like it's...
2025-02-1709 min
Sound-Up GovernanceS2E4 - Empowering Directors to be Great (feat. Andrew Escobar)TRANSCRIPTMATT VOICEOVERWelcome back to Sound-Up Governance. My name is Matt Fullbrook. Once again, our guest is my great friend Andrew Escobar, corporate director, open finance advocate, and big thinker. In today's episode, we discuss what it takes for a director to feel empowered to be great and whether it might be a good thing for boards to be friends. Let's dive in.MATTWhat might it look like to empower any person, a person in the room, to behave like a great director instead of a not-so-great director?
2025-02-1007 min
Sound-Up GovernanceS2E3 - Asking questions isn't enough (feat. Andrew Escobar)TRANSCRIPT:MATT VOICEOVERWelcome back to Sound-Up Governance. This is the third episode of our new revamped format. My name is Matt Fullbrook, and once again our featured guest is governance nerd, open finance specialist, funky mustache sporting genius, Andrew Escobar. You might notice that the illustration of Andrew in the episode thumbnail does not include include said mustache. Sorry about that. Anyway, board composition might be the most debated topic in corporate governance. What expertise and skills should we have in boardrooms? What about diversity? Board size? independence? To me, though, the most important...
2025-01-2705 min
Sound-Up GovernanceS2E2 - Andrew Escobar on what good governance looks like on a normal dayTRANSCRIPTMATT VOICEOVERHi, my name is Matt Fullbrook and this is Sound-Up Governance. The second episode in a brand new format where we zero in for few minutes one expert's perspective on a very specific corporate governance question or topic. Once again, my guest is Andrew Escobar, an experienced corporate director, open banking expert and super thoughtful big thinker on board stuff in general. I've done a lot of reflecting over the past year on whether we might be overdoing it when we look for answers to governance questions by looking at catastrophic failures...
2025-01-2006 min
Sound-Up GovernanceS2E1 - Andrew Escobar on defining good governanceTRANSCRIPT:MATT VOICEOVERHi everyone, this is Matt Fullbrook. Welcome to a whole new chapter of the Sound-Up Governance podcast where I'll talking to big thinkers in corporate governance and learning from them about the "how" of being a great corporate director or executive. Think of it as an interview show, but broken into really focused chunks. Each episode will zoom in one person's perspective on a very specific topic and will last just a few minutes. If I can keep up the pace, my hope is to also craft original music for every single...
2025-01-2009 min
One Minute GovernanceANNOUNCEMENT: Sound-Up Governance is back on January 20thHead to http://www.groundupgovernance.com for more
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Hi everyone, this is Matt Fullbrook and I'm back on the Ground-Up Governance platform after a long absence and I've got a new idea. If you're listening to this on a mainstream podcast platform and don't know what I'm talking about, head over to groundupgovernance.com and just start putting poking around. It's the only place you'll be able to check out this new idea, at least for the time being. So, long story short, I created Ground-Up Governance with the amazing Nate Schmold. He's...
2025-01-0803 min
One Minute Governance252. Season 5 wrap-upOMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Here we are at the end of another season of OMG. Invariably, during the process of writing the last episode of a season of the show, I find myself wondering if I’ll do another one. Not because I don’t want to or because I think it’s not worth it. It’s just never clear if I’ll have any more ideas, let alone FIFTY more ideas. So, who knows? Anyway, I don’t know about you but I think this season h...
2024-12-1901 minOne Minute Governance251. What is the point of the question I'm about to ask?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #49: What is the point of the question I’m about to ask? By proposing this question, I guess I’m basically recommending a bit of cognitive behavioural therapy for directors. I won’t dive into CBT other than to say it can help people to develop habits to manage undesired thoughts or behaviours. And if you listen back to the intro of this season...
2024-12-1601 minOne Minute Governance250. What, specifically, are we going to do better next time?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #48: What, specifically, are we going to do better next time? I could’ve made this the shortest episode ever by just stating the question and leaving it at that. I suspect it’s obvious what the point of this question is and why it matters. It forces us to abandon the assumption that we’re perfect, and prompts us to make – and hopefully follow th...
2024-12-1201 minOne Minute Governance249. Are we compromising instead of being intentional?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #46: Are we compromising instead of being intentional? Don’t get me wrong: compromise is a useful hack. Both in the “let’s make everyone equally unhappy” sense and the “let’s shoot down the middle instead of taking an extreme position” sense. And I think compromise is often really appropriate in boardrooms. That said, compromise often turns into a habit, especially in situations where we’re rea...
2024-12-0901 minOne Minute Governance248. Is the way we do things valuable for our owners/members?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #46: Is the way we do things valuable for our owners/members? We’ve said before on the show – including a few times this season – that questions about owners or shareholders or members or whatever term is applicable for your corporation...have different implications and flavours in different jurisdictions. Let’s also note that we’re asking if the way we do things is “valuable” to...
2024-12-0501 minOne Minute Governance247. Is the way we do things working for management?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #45: Is the way we do things working for management? Today’s question kinda revisits what we talked about back in episodes 214, 215 and 216, except at this point we’ve answered a lot more questions that will help us do a better job here. Even though for the most part I work FOR boards, it’s most often management that reaches out to me first. In part...
2024-12-0201 minOne Minute Governance246. Is the way we do things working for my fellow board members?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #44: Is the way we do things working for my fellow board members? I did a session a few months ago with a group of board chairs of cool complex organizations. I made a case to them – similar to the one from the previous episode – that each person in the room has different needs and preferences, and that an important part of a board chair...
2024-11-2701 minOne Minute Governance245. Is the way we do things working for me?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #43: Is the way we do things working for me? I’ve said before on OMG and elsewhere that your work as a director isn’t about you. You’re serving others. Nonetheless, you’re still a human being with your own preferences, moods, skills, experience and needs. Sometimes mundane things will dramatically affect the way you show up for something – even if it’s something s...
2024-11-2501 minOne Minute Governance244. What are we excited about?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #42: What are we excited about? I know that boardrooms aren’t typically environments that provoke much excitement. And I’m not trying to pretend that getting excited is really the point of a board’s work. But just because it’s not the point doesn’t mean that it’s not worth aiming for. Yes, it’s true that the emotions we feel when we’re in a...
2024-11-2101 minOne Minute Governance243. What are we afraid of?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #41: What are we afraid of? I wonder if you’ve noticed something that I’ve started to notice lately. There’s a bit of a trend among people who think and speak and write about corporate governance where some of them seem to be trying to pathologize the way that people behave in boardrooms. For example, classifying boardrooms as places where people are scared...
2024-11-1801 minOne Minute Governance242. Is the way we do things likely to make the world a better place?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #40: Is the way we do things likely to make the world a better place? It’s a coincidence – an actual for real coincidence – that the chunk of my calendar that I had blocked off to write the last batch of scripts for this season of OMG landed on November 6th, 2024. I’m a Canadian living in Canada, but the weight of last night’s US Presid...
2024-11-1402 minOne Minute Governance241. How much should we obsess over our customers' needs and desires?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #39: How much should we obsess over our customers’ needs and desires? I’ve only relatively recently become familiar with the world of business design. Ya, given my positioning for more than 20 years inside an academic institution with a powerful business design pedigree, I should probably be a bit embarrassed. But my shamelessness is so profound that honestly, I’m totally fine. Anyway, one of the...
2024-11-1101 minOne Minute Governance240. How well do we really know and trust each other?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #38: How well do we really know and trust each other? You know what governance myth I find super nonsense? That it’s somehow bad for directors to know and like each other. I remember way back in my early days as a researcher on governance projects at the University of Toronto we used to scan through public filings in granular detail looking for the...
2024-11-0701 minOne Minute Governance239. What's one thing we do that's completely useless?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #37: What’s one thing we do that’s completely useless? This is probably the most self-evident question in the entire season. It’s true that baked into this question is an assumption that there’s at least one thing your board does that is, in fact, completely useless. As in, it adds no value to anyone in any way. Maybe it’s a routine age...
2024-11-0401 minOne Minute Governance238. What are three things we wish management would explain to us in greater detail?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #36: What are three things we wish management would explain to us in greater detail? Without looking, what do you know about the appendix? As in, the little tube jutting out of most humans’ large intestines. I’m willing to bet that if I sampled 100 people listening to this episode, the only appendix-related knowledge that we all have in common is that sometimes something can g...
2024-10-3101 minOne Minute Governance237. What are three things we wish management would explain to us in simpler language?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #35: What are three things we wish management would explain to us in simpler language? Nothing could be more appropriate than the actual 100% true fact that I wrote the script for this episode while listening to a compilation of Curtis Mayfield’s greatest hits. The greatest hits aren’t as satisfying as, say, just listening through the album Curtis top to bottom, but still. As fo...
2024-10-2801 minOne Minute Governance236. Are we sure we use our experts well?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #34: Are we sure we use our experts well? It goes without saying that you can’t just stick a bunch of smart people in a room together and expect them to get along, let alone to make patient and well-informed decisions together. Things get even worse when those people aren’t just smart, but also have serious depth of expertise in areas that are d...
2024-10-2401 minOne Minute Governance235. What's at the top of our expertise wish list?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #33: What’s at the top of our expertise wish list? It’s been a couple of months since episode 207 where I urged you to consider what, specifically, makes a director great. I have asked *many* directors and executives that question and they have never, ever, answered by listing areas of expertise. And I think that makes sense, right? There’s no type or depth o...
2024-10-2101 minOne Minute Governance234. How might we empower our loudest directors to be better listeners?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #32: How might we empower the loudest directors to be better listeners? Having an ultra-confident expert on a board is a blessing and a curse. I suspect I don’t really have to explain what I mean – it’s pretty obvious. I mean, confident expertise, when the expertise is relevant to the work of the board, is a shortcut to managing information asymmetry and ensurin...
2024-10-1701 minOne Minute Governance233. How might we empower our quietest directors to make an impact?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #31: how might we empower our quietest directors to make an impact? There’s a surprisingly common and patently absurd notion in the world of boards and corporate governance. It goes something like this: when we recruit a new director, we don’t really expect them to contribute much in the first year – mostly we want them to listen and learn. Most of you OMG lis...
2024-10-1401 minOne Minute Governance232. How many of us wish our work were more spontaneous?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #30: How many of us wish our work were more spontaneous? I admitted in the last episode – to nobody’s surprise, I imagine – that I generally prefer the unpredictable over the predictable. That doesn’t – and shouldn’t – mean that anyone else should feel the same way. But it does mean that in a generally super-structured environment like a board meeting, one of two things is happe...
2024-10-1001 minOne Minute Governance231. How many of us wish our work were more structured?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #29: how many of us wish our work were more structured? Ever notice how lots of people get uncomfortable the moment things get unpredictable? It’s both normal and understandable. And thankfully, most boards and executives approach their work together in a pretty structured and predictable way. But that can make it even more jarring when something unexpected happens, or when someone in the roo...
2024-10-0701 minOne Minute Governance230. How many of us would benefit from an occasional change in scenery?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #28: How many of us would benefit from an occasional change in scenery? In episodes 192 and 193 of OMG I talked about the importance of breaks and physical movement. These are not trivial nice to haves – they are critical to making sure that people are cognitively engaged and comfortable – both of which we can all agree are important to board effectiveness. Speaking of trivial, it’s maybe...
2024-10-0301 minOne Minute Governance229. How many of us would like our board meetings to be more creative?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #27: How many of us would like our board meetings to feel more “creative”? As any casual OMG listener will already know, I spend a lot of time encouraging corporate directors and senior executives to do things that are outside of the range of normal behaviours in boardrooms. First off, I’d like to argue that the range of normal behaviours in boardrooms is way too...
2024-09-3001 minOne Minute Governance228. How might subtraction help to solve our stickiest problems?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #26: How might subtraction help to solve our stickiest issues? Back in episode 189, I talked about the amazing work by Leidy Klotz and others on a cognitive bias called “subtraction neglect”. Basically, subtraction neglect describes that our brains find it really easy to consider solutions to problems that involve adding stuff and really hard to think of solutions that involve taking things away. Unlike most...
2024-09-2601 minOne Minute Governance227. Is our pain really necessary?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #25: Is our pain really necessary? In the previous episode, I admitted that work sometimes sucks, and the work of a board is no different. Despite the fact that we can never completely avoid or alleviate the pain of board work, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try. So now that you’ve identified and described your pain points, the next question is whether...
2024-09-2301 min
One Minute GovernanceBONUS: Matt's Australia/New Zealand RoadshowCheck out Matt's tour schedule here: https://ffm.live/MattinOz
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Hi everyone. Matt Fullbrook here. This is a quick bonus episode of OMG to spread the word to everyone who follows the show that I’m going to be in Australia and New Zealand next month on a bit of a roadshow. Over the course of the month, I have stops in Brisbane, Auckland, Melbourne and Sydney (in that order) with events tailored for everyone from students to board chairs to CEOs to generally curious nerds. There are breakfast events, cocktail events and...
2024-09-2001 minOne Minute Governance226. What are the most painful elements of our meetings?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #24: What are the most painful elements of our meetings? The work of a board is, well, work. And for almost all of us, work sometimes sucks. The fact that work sometimes sucks is not an indication that something is wrong. It’s just often a fact of life. As long as it also doesn’t suck – preferably most of the time. So, with that ou...
2024-09-1901 minOne Minute Governance225. What might *I* do to make things a bit better?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #23: What might I do to make things a bit better? Conventional definitions of corporate governance frame it as something that exists: a system of processes and structures that promote transparency and accountability or some other such nonsense. Nonsense because it leaves us with the impression that corporate governance isn’t something that actual people actually do. There’s a similar problem with thinking of co...
2024-09-1601 minOne Minute Governance224. Is benchmarking a sensible way to set CEO pay?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #22: Is benchmarking a sensible way to set CEO pay? If you haven’t listened to the previous episode about knowing whether your CEO is doing an awesome job or not, you might want to take a sec and do that. A very large proportion of organizations I meet, and probably 99% of listed companies in the Western world all set their CEO’s compensation amoun...
2024-09-1201 minOne Minute Governance223. How do we really know if our CEO is doing an awesome job?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #21: How do we really know if our CEO is doing an awesome job? Did you know that there’s no evidence that the market for CEOs is efficient? An efficient market is one where supply and demand are basically equal. When a job market is efficient it means that both sides of a potential transaction have lots of information about each other and the...
2024-09-0901 minOne Minute Governance222. What *really* motivates our CEO?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #20: What *really* motivates our CEO? If you have the patience to follow me on LinkedIn, you may have noticed me complaining loudly about executive compensation a couple of times in the past year. I think it’s totally broken, and nobody seems to have any interest in fixing it. The fact is, we have no idea what a CEO is actually worth to a fi...
2024-09-0501 minOne Minute Governance221. How, specifically, do our board evaluations make us better?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #19: How, specifically, do our board evaluations make us better? I’ve had the amazing privilege of working with many, many boards on board evaluations over the years. I would guess that the first one I ever worked on was 20-ish years ago and the most recent one was within the past couple of months. Most board evaluations take tonnes of time and money to...
2024-09-0201 minOne Minute Governance220. How do we hope to spend our time?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #18: How do we hope to spend our time? Today and in general. Time scarcity is probably the thing that makes board work most complicated. I guess that’s kind of like saying that time scarcity is what makes life most complicated. Still, my point stands. One of the most remarkable things about my work with boards over the years is how similarly different boa...
2024-08-2901 minOne Minute Governance219. What information do we hope to receive?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #17: What information do we hope to receive? Building on the last episode about what conversations we hope to have, it’s hard to have a useful conversation without useful information. Now think about all the things that go into making information useful. When it comes to boards, we put a lot of energy into making sure the information we get is comprehensive, relevant and...
2024-08-2601 minOne Minute Governance218. What conversations do we hope to have at the next board meeting?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #16: What conversations do we hope to have at the next board meeting? We tend to have really careful and smart plans for board meetings. Even organizations that lean more to the informal or experimental still usually have predictable and well-structured board meeting agendas and objectives. How well we adhere to the plans is another story. It’s hard to predict how long each pre...
2024-08-2201 minOne Minute Governance217. What do we actually know about AI?This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #15: What do we actually know about AI? Let me be clear: this question is not the same as “have we all used ChatGPT?” It’s also not “Do we know how to provide useful prompts to chatGPT?” Or anything directly about ChatGPT or its competitors at all. At least not necessarily. Instead, the substance of this question is “what do we know about how AI works...
2024-08-1902 minOne Minute Governance216. When was the last time we asked management how we might do a better job? (Question #14)This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #14: When was the last time we asked management how we might do a better job? There are some really useful and normal things that boards do to make sure they’re doing a good job. For instance, most chairs build constructive relationships with CEOs and keep a regular dialogue going about how things are going. Most boards also do some form of board eva...
2024-08-1501 minOne Minute Governance215. To what extent does the stuff we do get in management's way? (Question #13)This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #13: To what extent does the stuff we do get in management’s way? Most of us have had a boss at some point in our lives. More than that, most of us have had the pleasure of working for a great boss, and also the pain of working for an awful boss. When I think of awful bosses, I think of people who get...
2024-08-1201 minOne Minute Governance214. To what extent does the stuff we do help management? (Question #12)This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #12: To what extent does the stuff we do help management? One of the unspoken themes of this season of OMG is that there are lots of things about boards that we tend to take for granted. Well, I’m here to say out loud that it’s not granted that boards do stuff that’s useful to management. It’s a fair assumption that boar...
2024-08-0801 minOne Minute Governance213. Why is our boardroom laid out the way it is? (Question #11)This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #11: Why is our boardroom laid out the way it is? This question was basically at the beginning of the origin story of my current definition of good governance – the one about intentionally cultivating effective conditions. At the time, I had been in somewhere between 200 and 300 boardrooms and it struck me one day that every single one of them was functionally identical. And because of...
2024-08-0501 minOne Minute Governance212. What existential threats might the business face? (Question #10)This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #10: What existential threats might the business face? Considering how obsessed I am with corporate governance, it’s a bit strange how little I focus on risk, huh? I’m about as far as possible from being a technical expert in risk – like an actuary or whatever – but still, I’m not going to try to deny the relationship between risk and governance. I mean, we ob...
2024-08-0101 minOne Minute Governance211. To what extent does every director really understand the business? (Question #9)This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #9: To what extent does every director really understand the business? I’ve been pretty outspoken over the years about my thoughts on board composition. In general, I think boards tend not to be sufficiently open-minded about who “belongs” on boards – I hope you could hear the air quotes there. There’s basically no evidence or consensus that suggests *any* specific type of experience or expertis...
2024-07-2902 minOne Minute Governance210. What do we even mean when we talk about "duty?" (Question #8)This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #8: What do we even mean when we talk about “duty?” As in how the word “duty” applies to the work of the board and directors. In the previous episode, I suggested in passing that you might want to ask this question, and now I’m making it a bit more explicit. I can say with reasonable confidence – from my experience, at least – that directors and e...
2024-07-2501 minOne Minute Governance209. To what extent do we agree on to whom we owe a duty? (Question #7)This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #7: To what extent do we agree on to whom we owe a duty? I’ve been blabbing on about this in some form or another for more than 10 years. It’s been the subject – directly and indirectly – of a bunch of OMG episodes going back to episode 4. Still, I’ve never been disappointed by a boardroom discussion about who stands to be affected by our deci...
2024-07-2201 minOne Minute Governance208. Have we empowered our directors to do a great job? (Question #6)This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #6: Have we empowered our directors to do a great job? It’s one thing to define what doing a great job means, like we did in the last episode. It’s a whole nother thing to figure out what it takes to empower every individual in the room to feel like they can do a good job without too many obstacles. Obstacles come in co...
2024-07-1801 minOne Minute Governance207. What, specifically, makes a director great? (Question #5)This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #5: What, specifically, makes a director great? Last episode we asked what board effectiveness looks like under normal circumstances. It kinda goes without saying that an important and related question is what makes a director great. As in, what are some specific differences between a great director and a not-so-great director? We talk a lot about the skills and maybe even competencies that we w...
2024-07-1501 minOne Minute Governance206. What does board effectiveness look like on a normal day? (Question #4)This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #4: What does board effectiveness look like on a normal day? We – and by “we” I mean people who talk about corporate governance – have a tendency to talk about the impact of boards through examples of massive failure. Whether it’s Enron or Boeing or Wells Fargo or Theranos or the Challenger space shuttle explosion, we feel compelled to highlight all the ways things might go re...
2024-07-1102 minOne Minute Governance205. What is our agreed-upon definition of good governance? (Question #3)This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #3: What is our agreed-upon definition of good governance? Don’t worry, this episode isn’t just me saying “blah blah intentionally cultivating effective conditions blah.” As much as I like my definition of good governance and find it both useful and empowering, I’m under no illusions that *you* couldn’t come up with something better. Nonetheless, I am highly confident that most directors, ex...
2024-07-0801 minOne Minute Governance204. What is our agreed-upon definition of corporate governance? (Question #2)This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #2: What is our agreed-upon definition of corporate governance? If you’re at all familiar with my Ground-Up Governance platform, then you know I’m kinda obsessed with definitions. I’ve said before that I think the most important and insidious jargon in the world of corporate governance is the term “corporate governance.” How many times have you heard corporate leaders complain about boards crossing the...
2024-07-0802 minOne Minute Governance203. Why do we do things the way we do? (Question #1)This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer.
OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.
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Question #1: Why do we do things the way we do? No matter how confidently and aggressively your shareholders, regulators, governance consultants and board educators might say otherwise, there is no decisive evidence and no consensus that any specific approach to doing board stuff is any better than any other approach. If you take a step back and really think about all of the things yo...
2024-07-0801 minOne Minute GovernanceTRAILER: OMG Season 5 launches July 8thNew episodes of One Minute Governance every Monday and Thursday starting July 8th. This season's theme is "Questions boards and directors really need to answer."
As usual, this podcast is written, produced and scored by Matt Fullbrook. To connect with Matt, head to www.mattfullbrook.com
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Hi everyone, I’m Matt Fullbrook. Season 5 of One Minute Governance kicks off Monday, July 8th with episodes twice a week for the next six months or so. Ever notice that we’re always telling directors to ask more questions? About seemingly everything! Wanna do an...
2024-06-2401 min
One Minute GovernanceBONUS: What corporate governance resources are *really* missing (plus, an analysis of the top 500 albums of all time)Ever feel like most corporate governance resources are...just not that awesome? Ever wonder why the heck they aren't better? Matt Fullbrook has, too.
In another long-ish scripted episode, Matt explains that he thinks he's figured out what's going on here...and also talks at length about Rolling Stone's top 500 albums of all time. It all (mostly) makes sense. Promise!
Full transcript here: http://groundupgovernance.substack.com/p/another-bonus-podcast-what-corporate
2023-11-3020 min
Sound-Up GovernanceBONUS PODCAST: Good governance is basically about feelings (long story alert!)TRANSCRIPT:Welcome back to…One Minute Governance? Sound-Up Governance? Kinda depends where you’re listening. I’m posting this everywhere. My name is Matt Fullbrook and this is the first medium- to long-form scripted podcast episode I’ve ever done. It’ll be a bit of a journey. There was just a story that I wanted to tell, and I figured that I’d use these platforms to get it out there. So, well, enjoy the ride.Let me start with an admission. I can’t stand watching panel discussions. I’m pretty sure the *reason I can’t s...
2023-11-0926 minOne Minute Governance127. Sound-Up Governance Episode 3 featuring Lisa OldridgeThis is the last crossover episode between OMG and Sound-Up Governance, a new podcast on the Ground-Up Governance platform (www.groundupgovernance.com). In this one, Matt Fullbrook speaks with Lisa Oldridge, a Performance Strategist in Calgary with expertise in governance, ESG, and investment in startups. Lisa helps us to explore the differences between what makes a good company good and what makes a good business good, and shows us that the people are what matter most.
Matt
Welcome back to Sound-Up Governance. Today's episode is the companion to the third edition of the G...
2022-09-2211 minOne Minute Governance126. Sound-Up Governance Episode 2 with Lieutenant Colonel Jamahl EvansToday's episode is the second of three crossover episodes with Sound-Up Governance, a new podcast that's part of the Ground-Up Governance platform (www.groundupgovernance.com). In this one, Matt Fullbrook speaks with Lieutenant Colonel Jamahl Evans of the United States Marine Corps about what duty and accountability mean in his world.
TRANSCRIPT:
Matt
Welcome back to Sound-Up Governance. One of the most common conversations I have with boards of directors and senior executives is about to whom they owe a duty. On the surface, it seems like a simple question, but mos...
2022-09-1923 minOne Minute Governance125. Sound-Up Governance Episode 1 featuring Tiziana CasciaroToday's episode of OMG is actually a crossover with a new podcast, Sound-Up Governance, which is part of the new Ground-Up Governance platform. Episode 1 features an interview with Tiziana Casciaro, author of Power, for All: How it Really Works, and Why it's Everyone's Business. If you like what you hear, please consider heading over to groundupgovernance.com and subscribing.
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The next three episodes of OMG are gonna be REALLY different. Well, actually, they’re not episodes of OMG at all, but episodes of a brand new podcast called Sound-Up Governance, which is par...
2022-09-1515 minOne Minute Governance112. Board effectiveness is not the same as good governanceBoards are an important part of corporate governance in most organizations, but an effective board is not the same as good governance.
Background music is Of the Stars by KC Roberts & the Live Revolution
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I said earlier this season that board effectiveness and good governance aren’t the same. When I say “board effectiveness” what does it mean to you? I even struggle with this one, which is troubling given that my company is called “Fullbrook Board Effectiveness.” My URL is even boardeffectiveness.ca. If anyone would have a pithy, inspiring d...
2022-08-0101 minOne Minute Governance107. Purpose is not the same as good governanceIncreasing emphasis on corporate purpose is a *really* good thing, but it's not the same as good governance.
Background music is Of the Stars by KC Roberts & the Live Revolution
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This is probably the most obvious of all the titles in this sequence. Of course purpose is not the same as good governance. Take any incorporated entity, from a one-man-shop like my company, Fullbrook Board Effectiveness, to let’s say Amazon, it’s really helpful to be able to answer the question “why does this organization exist?” if you want good gove...
2022-07-1401 min