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So Many Black Swans: Insights from our Experts

What's going on in the world & how business leaders should adapt, with a focus on “black swans”: unpredictable events that may have unexpected consequences.

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This podcast focuses on what's going on in the world and how business leaders should adapt, with a special focus on “black swans”: unpredictable events that may have unexpected consequences. Hear from our experts:

Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President, Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED), on the potential for a fractured global financial and economic system to emerge in the wake of the conflict in Ukraine
Dana Peterson, Executive Vice President & Chief Economist, on how geopolitics and supply shocks are filtering through the global economy
Dr. Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President, Human Capital, on why traditional ways of thinking about work planning have been blown up
Paul Washington, Executive Director, Governance & Sustainability Center, on how organizations should be thinking about their green goals in the midst of a global energy crisis—can they give them up?
Ivan Pollard, Center Leader, Marketing & Communications, about why the expectations for companies to speak up on the issues at hand are greater than ever—and what’s at stake if they don’t

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Steve Odland

President and CEO
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Dr. Lori Esposito Murray

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Paul Washington

President and CEO
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Dana M. Peterson

Chief Economist and Leader, Economy, Strategy & Fi…
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Ivan Pollard

Marketing & Communications Center Leader
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Rebecca L. Ray, PhD

Former Executive Vice President, Human Capital
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C-Suite Perspectives is a series hosted by our President & CEO, Steve Odland. This weekly conversation takes 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: Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead^®.

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What’s Russia’s Next Move in Ukraine—and in Europe?

C-Suite Perspectives / 19 May 2025

Find out the major issues prolonging the Russia-Ukraine war and the potential Russian threat to Finland and the Baltics.
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What's on the White House Agenda for the Next 100 Days?

C-Suite Perspectives / 12 May 2025

As the Trump presidency enters its second 100 days, what should we expect next?
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CHROs in the Boardroom: What’s Trending, What’s Next?

C-Suite Perspectives / 05 May 2025

How can CHROs continue being a strategic partner while helping companies navigate the future of work?
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The State of the Economy for April 2025

C-Suite Perspectives / 29 Apr 2025

Consumer confidence declined for a fifth consecutive month in April. Learn how this could shape US and global economic growth this year.
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Why Change Management Is More Important Than Ever

C-Suite Perspectives / 28 Apr 2025

learn about change management’s history, how to win employee buy-in, and how HR leaders can help organizations adapt.
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e.l.f. Beauty CEO: Purpose and Growth Go Hand in Hand

C-Suite Perspectives / 21 Apr 2025

Find out how e.l.f. aligns its purpose with customer values, how the company formulates products that are clean, vegan, and cruelty-free.
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