In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board. They explore the successes and failures of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, which replaced NAFTA in 2020. Tune in to find out:  What opportunities exist to leverage USMCA to meet supply chain challenges? Could the three countries become energy independent? Has the agreement been successful, politics aside? 

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board. They explore the successes and failures of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, which replaced NAFTA in 2020. Tune in to find out: <ul> <li>What opportunities exist to leverage USMCA to meet supply chain challenges?</li> <li>Could the three countries become energy independent?</li> <li>Has the agreement been successful, politics aside?</li> </ul>

Onshoring with Friends

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Paul Washington, Executive Director of The Conference Board ESG Center, to discuss how recent crises have impacted sustainability efforts and the roles of business and government in reaching sustainability goals. Tune in to find out:  How corporate sustainability has evolved over the last decade and how recent crises have impacted the focus on sustainability What it will take to reach our Net Zero goals, especially given current disruptions in the energy industry How businesses can work with energy suppliers to meet sustainability goals The importance of not overstating your sustainability efforts 

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Paul Washington, Executive Director of The Conference Board ESG Center, to discuss how recent crises have impacted sustainability efforts and the roles of business and government in reaching sustainability goals. Tune in to find out: <ul> <li>How corporate sustainability has evolved over the last decade and how recent crises have impacted the focus on sustainability</li> <li>What it will take to reach our Net Zero goals, especially given current disruptions in the energy industry</li> <li>How businesses can work with energy suppliers to meet sustainability goals</li> <li>The importance of not overstating your sustainability efforts</li> </ul>

Sustainability in Times of Stress

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Jim Huggins, Partner at McChrystal Group and former Chief Operating Officer of the United States Army, to discuss the monumental task of rebuilding Ukraine, even as the destruction continues in parts of the country. Tune in to find out:  What assumptions should be made about geography that may be occupied long-term by Russia and what may remain as part of an independent Ukraine? What kind of effort will be required to rebuild the country? What should be the role of the private sector? 

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Jim Huggins, Partner at McChrystal Group and former Chief Operating Officer of the United States Army, to discuss the monumental task of rebuilding Ukraine, even as the destruction continues in parts of the country. Tune in to find out: <ul> <li>What assumptions should be made about geography that may be occupied long-term by Russia and what may remain as part of an independent Ukraine?</li> <li>What kind of effort will be required to rebuild the country?</li> <li>What should be the role of the private sector?</li> </ul>

Rebuilding Ukraine

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Dana Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board, to discuss the results of our new C-Suite Outlook Midyear survey and how global business leaders are adjusting to the economic fallout from the war in Ukraine. Tune in to find out:  What are the economic impacts of the war in Ukraine and how has the global economic outlook changed? What actions are CEOs taking to address inflation and prepare for recession? What does the upended geopolitical landscape mean for the relationship between the US and China? What impact will rising tensions have on business? 

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Dana Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board, to discuss the results of our new C-Suite Outlook Midyear survey and how global business leaders are adjusting to the economic fallout from the war in Ukraine. Tune in to find out: <ul> <li>What are the economic impacts of the war in Ukraine and how has the global economic outlook changed?</li> <li>What actions are CEOs taking to address inflation and prepare for recession?</li> <li>What does the upended geopolitical landscape mean for the relationship between the US and China? What impact will rising tensions have on business?</li> </ul>

C-Suite Outlook: New Survey Results Reveal CEO Concerns

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Dr. Jennifer Burnett, Principal of Human Capital at The Conference Board and former Senior Vice President of Global Staffing &amp; Learning at Bank of America, to discuss career development in a hybrid world. Tune in to find out:  How managers can better assess employees who work remotely What’s missing from the remote work experience and how this may impact career development What steps employees need to take to be noticed and demonstrate their capabilities in a hybrid world 

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Dr. Jennifer Burnett, Principal of Human Capital at The Conference Board and former Senior Vice President of Global Staffing &amp; Learning at Bank of America, to discuss career development in a hybrid world. Tune in to find out: <ul> <li>How managers can better assess employees who work remotely</li> <li>What’s missing from the remote work experience and how this may impact career development</li> <li>What steps employees need to take to be noticed and demonstrate their capabilities in a hybrid world</li> </ul>

Career Development in a Hybrid Workplace

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Bob Moritz, the Global Chairman of PwC International and a trustee of The Conference Board, to discuss what Moritz has called “the most formidable challenge we’ve faced since World War II”—sustainability. As companies adopt new sustainability frameworks and practices, executives are left to figure out the impact on shareholders, stakeholders, and their bottom line. In the current geopolitical and business context, is sustainability even sustainable? Tune in to find out:    What countries and businesses should be doing in the short run to deal with energy needs—and still maintain long-term, net-zero goals How to think about diminishing carbon-based energy—balanced with urgent needs for fuel and food this winter Why the consolidation of the Climate Disclosure Standards Board and the Value Reporting Foundation helps investors and consumers compare “apples to apples” 

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Bob Moritz, the Global Chairman of PwC International and a trustee of The Conference Board, to discuss what Moritz has called “the most formidable challenge we’ve faced since World War II”—sustainability. As companies adopt new sustainability frameworks and practices, executives are left to figure out the impact on shareholders, stakeholders, and their bottom line. In the current geopolitical and business context, is sustainability even sustainable? Tune in to find out: <ul> <li>What countries and businesses should be doing in the short run to deal with energy needs—and still maintain long-term, net-zero goals</li> <li>How to think about diminishing carbon-based energy—balanced with urgent needs for fuel and food this winter</li> <li>Why the consolidation of the Climate Disclosure Standards Board and the Value Reporting Foundation helps investors and consumers compare “apples to apples”</li> </ul>

Is Sustainability Sustainable?

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Jim Huggins, Partner at McChrystal Group and former Chief Operating Officer of the United States Army. They discuss the next phase of the war in Ukraine: What might Russia be planning? And how should the US and NATO prepare for what may come next? Tune in to find out:  What was Russia trying to accomplish by invading Ukraine? How might Russia escalate the war further? How should the US and NATO view the deepening relationship between Russia, China, and India? 

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Jim Huggins, Partner at McChrystal Group and former Chief Operating Officer of the United States Army. They discuss the next phase of the war in Ukraine: What might Russia be planning? And how should the US and NATO prepare for what may come next? Tune in to find out: <ul> <li>What was Russia trying to accomplish by invading Ukraine?</li> <li>How might Russia escalate the war further?</li> <li>How should the US and NATO view the deepening relationship between Russia, China, and India?</li> </ul>

What’s Next Militarily by Russia and China?

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President and Leader of the Human Capital Center at The Conference Board, to discuss the legacy of the pandemic and the elements of the workplace that are forever changed. Tune in to find out:  How most HR processes have been upended—from talent acquisition and performance management to development and compensation What the optimal hybrid workplace look like today How to maintain innovation, culture, values—and support flexible teams 

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President and Leader of the Human Capital Center at The Conference Board, to discuss the legacy of the pandemic and the elements of the workplace that are forever changed. Tune in to find out: <ul> <li>How most HR processes have been upended—from talent acquisition and performance management to development and compensation</li> <li>What the optimal hybrid workplace look like today</li> <li>How to maintain innovation, culture, values—and support flexible teams</li> </ul>

The Hybrid Workplace: How Much Flexibility Is Right?

In the latest episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Mike Archbold. He is a Trustee of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy Center of The Conference Board (CED). Additionally, Archbold is the founding CEO and a board member of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism at the Vatican, and the former CEO of GNC. The topic of this week’s conversation is gerrymandering, which is once again back in full swing. Tune in to find out:  What’s at the heart of the redistricting debate How gerrymandering undermines democracy How gerrymandering fosters political extremism and fuels gridlock What some states are doing to de-politicize the gerrymandering process 

In the latest episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Mike Archbold. He is a Trustee of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy Center of The Conference Board (CED). Additionally, Archbold is the founding CEO and a board member of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism at the Vatican, and the former CEO of GNC. The topic of this week’s conversation is gerrymandering, which is once again back in full swing. Tune in to find out: <ul> <li>What’s at the heart of the redistricting debate</li> <li>How gerrymandering undermines democracy</li> <li>How gerrymandering fosters political extremism and fuels gridlock</li> <li>What some states are doing to de-politicize the gerrymandering process</li> </ul>

Gerrymandering to the Extreme

In a new episode of CEO perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Dr. Bart van Ark, Managing Director of the Productivity Institute at the University of Manchester, to discuss productivity—making the most of human and material resources. Tune in for insights on:  What the latest numbers say about productivity What will happen to productivity as the massive globalization of the 1990s shifts to a focus on securing domestic supply chains Why the Fourth Industrial Revolution or digital age hasn’t yet fueled higher productivity across the economy 

In a new episode of CEO perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Dr. Bart van Ark, Managing Director of the Productivity Institute at the University of Manchester, to discuss productivity—making the most of human and material resources. Tune in for insights on: <ul> <li>What the latest numbers say about productivity</li> <li>What will happen to productivity as the massive globalization of the 1990s shifts to a focus on securing domestic supply chains</li> <li>Why the Fourth Industrial Revolution or digital age hasn’t yet fueled higher productivity across the economy</li> </ul>

Productivity: Can it Rescue the Global Economic Recovery?

Welcome to CEO Perspectives, a new podcast series by The Conference Board. Hosted by our President &amp; CEO, Steve Odland, this twice-monthly conversation will take 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: insights for what’s ahead™.

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, president of the Committee for Economic Development, the Public Policy Center of The Conference Board. Tune in for insights on:  China and Russia's past and present relationship and their strengthening trade ties The complicated status of Taiwan and the implications of the One China policy The potential impact to global supply chains—and the supply of advanced semiconductors—if China invades Taiwan 

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, president of the Committee for Economic Development, the Public Policy Center of The Conference Board. Tune in for insights on: <ul> <li>China and Russia's past and present relationship and their strengthening trade ties</li> <li>The complicated status of Taiwan and the implications of the One China policy</li> <li>The potential impact to global supply chains—and the supply of advanced semiconductors—if China invades Taiwan</li> </ul>

Russia, China, Taiwan: Shotgun Weddings?

This CEO Perspectives 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 &amp; 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, Environmental, Social and Governance 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 &amp; 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 

This CEO Perspectives 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: <ul> <li>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</li> <li>Dana Peterson, Executive Vice President &amp; Chief Economist, on how geopolitics and supply shocks are filtering through the global economy</li> <li>Dr. Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President, Human Capital, on why traditional ways of thinking about work planning have been blown up</li> <li>Paul Washington, Executive Director, Environmental, Social and Governance Center, on how organizations should be thinking about their green goals in the midst of a global energy crisis—can they give them up?</li> <li>Ivan Pollard, Center Leader, Marketing &amp; 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</li> </ul>

So Many Black Swans: Insights from our Experts

“One thing that is most critical and important is the mindset and the commitment of the most senior leaders in an organization – and that includes your Board, your CEO and your C-Suite executives to this issue of diversity” says Anna Mok, Asia Pacific Leader, Advisory, Global Lead Client Service Partner at Deloitte &amp; Touche LLP. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Mok to discuss the importance for business leaders to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and why a company’s success could depend on it. Tune in for insights on:  Correlation with success? Why is diversity important to a company? Do diverse companies perform better? Getting to diversity. Are there certain forms of diversity that are more important to companies? DEI metrics. What composition should employers seek to attain? Importance of the Board. Why is it so important to have a diverse Board of Directors? How should Boards accomplish this? DEI in our future. Within a couple of decades the US will be a “majority minority” population. What does this mean? 

“One thing that is most critical and important is the mindset and the commitment of the most senior leaders in an organization – and that includes your Board, your CEO and your C-Suite executives to this issue of diversity” says Anna Mok, Asia Pacific Leader, Advisory, Global Lead Client Service Partner at Deloitte &amp; Touche LLP. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Mok to discuss the importance for business leaders to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and why a company’s success could depend on it. Tune in for insights on: <ul> <li>Correlation with success? Why is diversity important to a company? Do diverse companies perform better?</li> <li>Getting to diversity. Are there certain forms of diversity that are more important to companies?</li> <li>DEI metrics. What composition should employers seek to attain?</li> <li>Importance of the Board. Why is it so important to have a diverse Board of Directors? How should Boards accomplish this?</li> <li>DEI in our future. Within a couple of decades the US will be a “majority minority” population. What does this mean?</li> </ul>

Why Diversity?

“[India] agrees with the strategic approach of lessening the importance of the US dollar in international commerce and finance, and consequently diminishing the international influence of the United States as a global leader,” says Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED). In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Murray to discuss the relationship between India, Russia, and China, and what it means for the global economy. Tune in for insights on:  A new axis: Is Russia strategically aligning with the dominant economies of Asia to form a new axis? How would this new axis affect Western companies? Differing models: Why would India align itself with Russia, given their different economic systems? What is the impact when the longest standing democracy in the world starts aligning itself with an autocracy? One world, two financial systems: What would be the effect of an alternate banking system used by Russia, China, and India? Pakistan: Is the tension between India and Pakistan driving India’s involvement with Russia? Outcomes: What is the best-case scenario for the US? The worst-case scenario? 

“[India] agrees with the strategic approach of lessening the importance of the US dollar in international commerce and finance, and consequently diminishing the international influence of the United States as a global leader,” says Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED). In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Murray to discuss the relationship between India, Russia, and China, and what it means for the global economy. Tune in for insights on: <ul> <li>A new axis: Is Russia strategically aligning with the dominant economies of Asia to form a new axis? How would this new axis affect Western companies?</li> <li>Differing models: Why would India align itself with Russia, given their different economic systems? What is the impact when the longest standing democracy in the world starts aligning itself with an autocracy?</li> <li>One world, two financial systems: What would be the effect of an alternate banking system used by Russia, China, and India?</li> <li>Pakistan: Is the tension between India and Pakistan driving India’s involvement with Russia?</li> <li>Outcomes: What is the best-case scenario for the US? The worst-case scenario?</li> </ul>

Russia and India: A Sanctions Odd Couple?

“If you're anywhere in the world, and you got really sick, where would you want to be? I probably want to be here [in the US]. We are capable of delivering the finest health care in the world. Our challenge is that it's not equitable. It's not available to everybody,” says George Barrett, former chairman and CEO of Cardinal Health and a trustee of The Conference Board. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Barrett to discuss the current state of our healthcare system, what's working, what isn't working, and how we can lower costs and improve outcomes. Tune in for insights on:  Why healthcare consumes so much of GDP in the US compared to other countries The business model of healthcare in the US and why pay the fee-for-service model creates a “perverse incentive” Why COVID-19 is an inflection point and a wake-up call 

“If you're anywhere in the world, and you got really sick, where would you want to be? I probably want to be here [in the US]. We are capable of delivering the finest health care in the world. Our challenge is that it's not equitable. It's not available to everybody,” says George Barrett, former chairman and CEO of Cardinal Health and a trustee of The Conference Board. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Barrett to discuss the current state of our healthcare system, what's working, what isn't working, and how we can lower costs and improve outcomes. Tune in for insights on: <ul> <li>Why healthcare consumes so much of GDP in the US compared to other countries</li> <li>The business model of healthcare in the US and why pay the fee-for-service model creates a “perverse incentive”</li> <li>Why COVID-19 is an inflection point and a wake-up call</li> </ul>

US Healthcare Gold Standard or Dud? Part 2

“The reality is, we have a really fast healthcare system, which means we have to have an extraordinary amount of capacity to be able to act that quick…but we pay a lot for that privilege.” That’s according to Dr. Steve Miller, Chief Clinical Officer of Cigna. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Miller joins The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland to discuss the US healthcare system. Tune in for insights on:  The cost of healthcare: Why is the US healthcare system so expensive? How do we balance affordability with innovation? Room for improvement: Are there other healthcare models we should consider adopting? How can we take advantage of technology to make healthcare more affordable? Drug costs: What goes into developing new drugs and why are drug costs so high? How do we keep prices from rising so much? The Affordable Care Act: What were the original goals of the Affordable Care Act? Over a decade later, how are we doing with those goals? What went wrong and what should we do going forward? A fatigued system: What impact has the pandemic had on the healthcare system? Why is it important to get vaccinated? 

“The reality is, we have a really fast healthcare system, which means we have to have an extraordinary amount of capacity to be able to act that quick…but we pay a lot for that privilege.” That’s according to Dr. Steve Miller, Chief Clinical Officer of Cigna. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Miller joins The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland to discuss the US healthcare system. Tune in for insights on: <ul> <li>The cost of healthcare: Why is the US healthcare system so expensive? How do we balance affordability with innovation?</li> <li>Room for improvement: Are there other healthcare models we should consider adopting? How can we take advantage of technology to make healthcare more affordable?</li> <li>Drug costs: What goes into developing new drugs and why are drug costs so high? How do we keep prices from rising so much?</li> <li>The Affordable Care Act: What were the original goals of the Affordable Care Act? Over a decade later, how are we doing with those goals? What went wrong and what should we do going forward?</li> <li>A fatigued system: What impact has the pandemic had on the healthcare system? Why is it important to get vaccinated?</li> </ul>

US Healthcare: Gold Standard or Dud?

Will Russia Go Nuclear? “It really is an extremely dangerous time in terms of security—our security, European security, and global security,” warns Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Murray sits down with President and CEO Steve Odland. Murray—a renowned expert in foreign policy and national security—offers a frank assessment of the latest developments in Ukraine and details the threats by Russia to use nuclear and chemical weapons.

Will Russia Go Nuclear? “It really is an extremely dangerous time in terms of security—our security, European security, and global security,” warns Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Murray sits down with President and CEO Steve Odland. Murray—a renowned expert in foreign policy and national security—offers a frank assessment of the latest developments in Ukraine and details the threats by Russia to use nuclear and chemical weapons.

Will Russia Go Nuclear?

“[The Fed wants] to have a nice balance between not causing the US economy to slow down too quickly, or to create too much volatility in financial markets,” says Dana Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board. In a new episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Peterson to discuss US inflation: Why are prices climbing at the fastest pace in decades and what can be done to stop it? Tune in for insights on: Ukraine: What impact is the war in Ukraine having on the supply chain and inflation? What commodities are being affected?  Inflation trends: What effect did the pandemic have on the demand for and availability of goods? How do labor shortages and the Great Resignation factor into inflation? The Fed: Hindsight is 20/20, but what could the Fed have done differently? What can they do now to reduce inflation? What can’t they do? Infrastructure and energy: How can investing in infrastructure help resolve some of these issues? What can policymakers do? What can the US do to increase energy supply in the short term and how do we balance those short-term needs with long-term carbon goals? The timeline: When should we expect to get back to a normal inflation rate? Is there a new normal?

“[The Fed wants] to have a nice balance between not causing the US economy to slow down too quickly, or to create too much volatility in financial markets,” says Dana Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board. In a new episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Peterson to discuss US inflation: Why are prices climbing at the fastest pace in decades and what can be done to stop it? Tune in for insights on: Ukraine: What impact is the war in Ukraine having on the supply chain and inflation? What commodities are being affected?  Inflation trends: What effect did the pandemic have on the demand for and availability of goods? How do labor shortages and the Great Resignation factor into inflation? The Fed: Hindsight is 20/20, but what could the Fed have done differently? What can they do now to reduce inflation? What can’t they do? Infrastructure and energy: How can investing in infrastructure help resolve some of these issues? What can policymakers do? What can the US do to increase energy supply in the short term and how do we balance those short-term needs with long-term carbon goals? The timeline: When should we expect to get back to a normal inflation rate? Is there a new normal?

What's Driving US Inflation?

“The 50-plus demographic is driving the ‘longevity economy,’ and they represent $8.3 trillion of economic activity on an annual basis—that's 56 cents of every dollar,” says Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO of AARP. In a new episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Jenkins to discuss how the Baby Boomer generation is disrupting conventional thinking about aging. Tune in for insights on:  Boomers and their pull in the marketplace: Why marketers must look at this generation as an opportunity—and not just market to the newest generations. “Ageless solutions”: What's good for the old is also good for the young. If you build something that is only suited for an older person, they won't buy it. Marketing to the whole family: Why every business selling something for inside the home—tech, furniture design, retrofitting—needs a multigenerational approach. 

“The 50-plus demographic is driving the ‘longevity economy,’ and they represent $8.3 trillion of economic activity on an annual basis—that's 56 cents of every dollar,” says Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO of AARP. In a new episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Jenkins to discuss how the Baby Boomer generation is disrupting conventional thinking about aging. Tune in for insights on: <ul> <li>Boomers and their pull in the marketplace: Why marketers must look at this generation as an opportunity—and not just market to the newest generations.</li> <li>“Ageless solutions”: What's good for the old is also good for the young. If you build something that is only suited for an older person, they won't buy it.</li> <li>Marketing to the whole family: Why every business selling something for inside the home—tech, furniture design, retrofitting—needs a multigenerational approach.</li> </ul>

Baby Boomers: The Most Important Consumer?

“Accountability starts with me, if you’re leading the organization,” says Jim Huggins, former COO of the United States Army. In a new episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Huggins to discuss the most effective ways to lead, based on both his military and private sector experience. Tune in for insights on:  The goal of leadership: Is it about simply telling people what to do, or something more? Empowering your people: Does empowerment come at the cost of accountability for decisions and outcomes? What does accountability really mean? Great leaders: What are the traits of great leaders today? Are people born leaders or can leadership be taught? Can introverts be leaders? Developing tomorrow’s leaders: What is the most effective way to teach effective leadership skills? 

“Accountability starts with me, if you’re leading the organization,” says Jim Huggins, former COO of the United States Army. In a new episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Huggins to discuss the most effective ways to lead, based on both his military and private sector experience. Tune in for insights on: <ul> <li>The goal of leadership: Is it about simply telling people what to do, or something more?</li> <li>Empowering your people: Does empowerment come at the cost of accountability for decisions and outcomes? What does accountability really mean?</li> <li>Great leaders: What are the traits of great leaders today? Are people born leaders or can leadership be taught? Can introverts be leaders?</li> <li>Developing tomorrow’s leaders: What is the most effective way to teach effective leadership skills?</li> </ul>

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