Advice on when—and how—to weigh in on social issues | Leadership Lounge
Today’s CEOs are not just trusted to deliver on profits and lead their organizations forward but are tasked with driving broader societal change.
For the past few years, Edelman’s Trust Barometer has consistently found that business leaders are the most trusted group in society, ahead of the media and government. But with great power comes great responsibility.
Society has now come to expect leaders to take a public position on an increasing number of complex issues—from climate catastrophes and geopolitical flare-ups, to changes in legislation and social justice movements like Black Lives Matter.
But, taking a stand can carry huge risks. When is the right time to raise your head above the parapet? How can you best prepare and position your response to ensure your personal and professional reputation remains intact? What would we advise CEOs to say—and not say?
In this episode, we put these questions and more to four of our esteemed leadership advisors: Ty Wiggins, Kimberly Archer, Richard Davis, and Laura Mantoura, who shed some light on how leaders can navigate this minefield and find a path forward that’s right for them—and their organization.
About Laura Mantoura
Laura Mantoura advises companies across industries on their CEO succession, leadership development, board search and advisory needs. Based in Stamford, Laura co-leads the Women on Boards initiative in the US for Russell Reynolds Associates. She has specific expertise in corporate governance, board and director evaluations, strategic board refreshment and diversity mandates.
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About Ty Wiggins
Ty Wiggins advises leading companies on leadership transitions and executive onboarding to ensure more expedient paths to effectiveness. Based in London, Ty is one of only a handful of people globally with a Ph.D. in senior leadership transitions. He harnesses his deep academic, consulting and coaching background to provide CEOs, boards, and senior leaders across industries with the advice, support, challenge and insight needed to start well and perform quickly. His book, The New CEO, is out in May 2024, offering a backstage pass to nailing your first year as CEO—whether it’s your first, second, or third time in the role.
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About Richard Davis
Dr. Richard Davis joined RRA following a decade as the Founder and President/CEO of Kilberry, a leadership advisory firm. He is a seasoned industrial and organizational psychologist with extensive experience advising CEOs, private equity investors, and board directors. He works across a wide range of industries and specializes in CEO succession, executive assessment, management due diligence, family office advisory, and executive coaching.
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About About Kimberly Archer
Kimberly Archer partners with clients to build authentic, dynamic, and sustainable leadership teams for purposeful and mission-driven organizations globally.
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About Emma Combe
Emma Combe excels at identifying Board Chairs, CEOs, and executive and non-executive directors for listed, private equity and family-owned businesses. Based in London, Emma is a member of the firm’s Board & CEO Advisory Partners Sector. Her experience is often sought out for businesses in the industrial, infrastructure, services and consumer sectors, and she enjoys collaborating on international projects. Emma is the host our Redefiners spin-off series, Leadership Lounge.
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