Shownotes
The ability and opportunity to make contributions that bring value to the boardroom require Non Executive Directors to tap into their authenticity.
This episode of The Board Success Podcast is from the Non Executive Director Insider Insights Podcast. In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Chung AM, who has served as Non Executive Director for Australian Unity Limited, AV Jennings Limited, Warren and Mahoney, the Committee for Sydney, the Sydney Community Foundation, and Artspace/Visual Arts Centre Limited, as well as Chair of The Front Project and a Trustee of the Foundation of the Art Gallery of NSW. She has since taken on the role of Chair at Australian Unity.
Lisa emphasized the importance of living authentically in serving others through board membership. She discusses how authenticity helps board members build trust with their colleagues, shareholders, and stakeholders.
Authenticity is key in this process, as it resonates with others and strengthens relationships within the boardroom. When board members stay true to themselves, they attract the right people and opportunities and can distinguish how their skills and interests can best support the organisation's success.
This episode is for you if you're a Non Executive Director or aspiring to be one, looking to make a meaningful contribution to your organization. Lisa's insights offer valuable advice on building trust, leveraging diversity, and tapping into one's authenticity to impact the boardroom positively.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
- Key learnings from Lisa’s first board experience (03:20)
- How to find a good fit for future roles (07:23)
- Networking - how can it help you? (11:01)
- How to have a solid personal branding and reputation (15:17)
- The importance of authenticity and being able to adapt (17:43)
- Values that every board should have (22:04)
- How to assess a board director’s intellectual rigour (25:19)
- Advice for senior executives looking to transition to board directorships (29:37)
- The biggest challenge of being a Non Executive Director (32:22)
When you follow your true self, you captivate opportunities where you can stand out from the crowd. This allows you to distinguish whether your skills and interests can help the organisation achieve success or not.
Quotes
"The ability to make a contribution that people value is one of the best privileges you can have." -Lisa Chung AM
"Authenticity is absolutely the starting point but you also have to find a way to how you're going to evolve and meet your goals." -Lisa Chung AM
"We won't always resonate with everyone, but we resonate with the right people and we attract the right opportunities from that." -Sally Parrish
