CEO Perspectives

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2021/04/29
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30 min.
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Welcome to CEO Perspectives, a podcast series by The Conference Board. Hosted by our President & CEO, Steve Odland, this weekly 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™.

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Will US Debt Spell the End of the Dollar's Dominance?
2024/02/26
The US government is $34 trillion in debt and counting; in 10 years, interest payments alone are projected to be $1.6 trillion per year. These astronomical sums are leading to a crisis that could see the end of the US dollar as the “world’s currency.”  In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Joseph E. Kasputys, PhD, former US Navy Commander, CEO of Economic Ventures, and CED Trustee, joins President and CEO Steve Odland to discuss solutions to the US debt crisis and what the business landscape might look like if US debt continues to grow unchecked.      Tune in to find out:   ·                How will the US debt situation affect the world economy over the next decade?  ·                How do Medicare and Social Security fit into this intricate puzzle, and what policy changes could bring the debt back down to an acceptable level?  ·                What happens when markets lose faith in the dollar and the US can't finance its debt?     For more Trusted Insights for What’s AheadTM:     ·                Read: US National Debt and Federal Budget Negotiations ·                Read: Record Debt Servicing Costs Weigh on US Fiscal Outlook   ·                Watch: CED Policy Watch: Debt Matters: Finding an Affordable Way to Build Back Better 
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Boomer Talent: Ignore Their Potential at Your Peril
2024/02/19
As the US labor shortage continues, organizations struggle to attract and retain talent. Those that leverage baby boomers—who still make up 20% of the workforce—tap into a valuable pool of experience. Organizations that write them off may lose competitive advantage. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Robin Erickson, Vice President, Human Capital, joins President and CEO Steve Odland to discuss how to make the most of boomer talent in an age-diverse workforce.    Tune in to find out:  How are baby boomers influencing current corporate strategies and work cultures?  What innovative approaches are companies taking to retain and engage boomer talent?  How can generational diversity be managed for business success?  What strategies should CEOs employ to address age diversity and ageism in the workplace?    For more Trusted Insights for What’s AheadTM:    Read: Baby Boomers Still Striving  Listen: CEO Perspectives: The Generations, A View from a Baby Boomer
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CEO Confidence Rising in 2024
2024/02/12
The Conference Board measure of CEO Confidence is at its highest level since 2019, marking a significant shift in business sentiment. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Dana Peterson, Chief Economist, joins President and CEO Steve Odland, both of The Conference Board, to discuss the latest results of the Measure of CEO Confidence™ and the C-Suite Outlook. They discuss why CEOs are positive and whether their concerns, including inflation, cost of debt, and interest rates, track with the economic outlook.     Tune in to find out:  ·       Why are CEOs more optimistic about the current economic climate?  ·       How do they view the dynamics of the current labor market?  ·       Despite optimism, why are some companies “standing in place,” waiting to see what happens before mobilizing capital?  ·       What are the key economic concerns and opportunities CEOs are focusing on?    For more Trusted Insights for What’s AheadTM:   ·       Read: US CEO Confidence  ·       Read: The C-Suite Outlook  ·       Watch: Economy Watch: The C-Suite Outlook 2024   ·       Access: The C-Suite Outlook 2024 Data Tool 
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AI, Risk, & Geopolitical Shifts
2024/02/05
What’s top of mind for world leaders, and do their priorities sync with what CEOs are thinking?  In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development, joins President and CEO Steve Odland, The Conference Board, to report on the insights from Davos forum and how those dovetail with CEO views from our latest research.      Tune in to find out:   ·       How are world leaders thinking about the rise of generative AI and what are their concerns?    ·       How are structural changes in the global economy, such as aging labor markets and deglobalization, affecting inflation rates and risk of recession worldwide?   ·       What geopolitical risks could disrupt global trade and economic stability, and how might they be navigated?     For more Trusted Insights for What’s AheadTM:    Read: Policy Backgrounder: Insights from Davos    Read: C-Suite Outlook: Leading for Tomorrow: Winning Through Change and Disruption   Read: 2024 Policy Priorities  Listen: What Are CEOs’ Top Priorities for 2024? 
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The State of the Economy for January 2024
2024/01/30
Despite turbulence in geopolitics and the economy, in January the US Consumer Confidence Index® soared to its highest level since 2021, marking a significant uplift in consumer sentiment. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Dana Peterson, Chief Economist, joins Markus Schomer, Senior Global Economist, both of The Conference Board, to discuss the latest consumer views on inflation and recession—and what they reveal about market dynamics and potential shifts.  Tune in to find out:  · How is consumer confidence and spending being affected by inflation, price levels, and the rate of price increases?  · How does the future of the US economy stack up against global economic trends, particularly in Europe and China?  · What are the key upside and downside risks in the global economy, and how can CEOs navigate these challenges?    For more Trusted Insights for What’s AheadTM:   Read: US Consumer Confidence Increased in January  Read: Global Overview 
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What the C-Suite Needs to Know About Carbon Emissions
2024/01/29
The world economy has not yet reached peak GHG emissions. Achieving net zero by 2050 will require dramatic reductions in emissions, but carbon removal technology is in its infancy and still too costly. What advancements could help get us to net zero, and what’s at stake for business?    In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Alex Heil, Senior Economist, joins President and CEO Steve Odland, both of The Conference Board, to discuss carbon removal technology and implications for the C-Suite.    Tune in to find out:      ·       How do carbon removal, direct air capture, and sequestration technologies work?  ·       What are the implications for businesses and CEOs in the context of carbon reduction and carbon capture technologies?  ·       What are the costs and energy demands of these carbon capture technologies—Are they feasible for businesses now?  ·       How can we quickly scale up carbon removal?  ·       How does buying carbon offsets work? What do leaders need to know about the process?    For more Trusted Insights for What’s AheadTM:  ·       Read: Biodiversity as a Cornerstone of Corporate Environmental Strategy  ·       Read: Too Much Sun? Heavy Focus on Solar Might Create Volatile US Electricity Markets   
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CMOs Must Play a Frontline Role in Driving Profits in 2024
2024/01/22
Our latest C-Suite Outlook 2024 survey results show that an economic downturn is still a top concern for both CEOs and CMOs. Yet, CMOs are optimistic, saying they can still drive growth in this environment. What strategies and investments are CMOs planning to use to achieve this—and do they differ from the CEO view?  In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Ivan Pollard, Center Leader, Marketing & Communications, joins President and CEO Steve Odland, both of The Conference Board, to discuss the survey results and the implications for the marketing & communications landscape in 2024.   Tune in to find out:   What’s the CEO perspective on driving growth in 2024—and what role will marketing play?   What investments do CEOs and CMOs believe are needed to drive this growth?   How are the CEO and CMO envisioning AI’s role in these efforts?   What impact do they foresee for their organizations?  For more Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead:   Read: C-Suite Outlook 2024: Leading for Tomorrow  Access our hub: AI—Marketing & Communications 
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CEO and CHRO Priorities for 2024
2024/01/16
What’s keeping CEOs and CHROs up at night these days? More than 1,200 C-Suite executives told us in the annual C-Suite Outlook survey by The Conference Board.     In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Diana Scott, Center Leader of the US Human Capital Center, joins President and CEO Steve Odland, both of The Conference Board, to discuss the results—and the implications for human capital. For 25 years, the C-Suite Outlook survey has served as a pulse-check on the challenges and opportunities the world’s top business leaders are facing—and their strategies for addressing them.     Tune in to find out:   Where are CEOs and CHROs aligned on the issues impacting business in 2024? And where are they not?   Attracting and retaining talent remains the number-one internal focus for both CEO and CHROs. What’s different in 2024—and what strategies will CEOs and CHROs use to meet this challenge?  How is the economic climate influencing CEOs' and CHROs' focus on human capital, especially regarding labor shortages and higher labor costs?  Where do CEOs and CHROs want to invest to ensure growth in 2024?     For more Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead:   Read: Leading for Tomorrow: Winning Through Change and Disruption   Attend: 2024: A Year in Preview  
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What Are CEOs’ Top Priorities for 2024?
2024/01/10
What’s keeping CEOs up at night these days? More than 1,200 C-Suite executives told us in the annual C-Suite Outlook survey by The Conference Board.  In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Dana Peterson, Chief Economist and Leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, joins President and CEO Steve Odland, both of The Conference Board, to discuss the C-Suite Outlook 2024. For 25 years, the C-Suite Outlook survey has served as a pulse-check to understand what challenges and opportunities the world’s top business leaders are facing—and their strategies for addressing them.     Tune in to find out:  · What are the biggest issues for CEOs going into 2024?  · Geopolitics was a key theme in the survey -- what were the greatest concerns among CEOs globally?  · How prepared are CEOs and C-Suite executives for the next big crisis?   · What do CEOs plan to do to encourage growth this year?    For more Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead:  · Read: Leading for Tomorrow: Winning Through Change and Disruption  · Attend: 2024: A Year in Preview 
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CEOs & the ESG Evolution
2024/01/08
The days of viewing ESG as a separate compliance function are gone. CEOs are recognizing that sustainability directly impacts a company's long-term success—and they’re moving toward embedding ESG into core business strategy. In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Paul Washington, Executive Director, Environmental, Social and Governance Center, joins President and CEO Steve Odland, both of The Conference Board, to discuss the evolution of the CEO’s role and why CEOs should take the “helm” of ESG strategy.  Tune in to find out:   · What has shifted in today’s ESG landscape, and what are the key trends?  · Why does current business environment involve a more comprehensive approach to ESG that balances multiple stakeholders' interests, including customers, employees, suppliers, and the broader community?  · What’s involved in taking a proactive approach to ESG, rather than a reactive one?  · How can CEOs look beyond compliance to capture business opportunities?     For more Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead:   Read: CEOs at the Helm of ESG: Leading the Sustainability Transformation  Read: Building a Sustainability Culture  Access: Sustainability Disclosure Practices 
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Biodiversity as a Cornerstone of Corporate Environmental Strategy
2024/01/02
About 52% of the world's GDP is directly or indirectly dependent on biodiversity, and so maintaining biodiversity is an important part of business strategy and addressing climate change.  In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Paul Washington, Executive Director of the ESG Center at The Conference Board, joins President and CEO Steve Odland to discuss biodiversity and its importance for sustainability, including business sustainability.     Tune in to find out:   · What is biodiversity, and why does it matter?  · How does biodiversity impact climate change, and why is it essential for slowing or even reversing the warming of the planet?  · How does biodiversity affect various industries like agriculture and medicine, and why is it important to maintain biodiversity in these areas?  · What is the economic impact of biodiversity, both directly and indirectly, and why should companies focus on biodiversity as a critical aspect of their sustainability efforts?     For more Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead:   · Read: Biodiversity as a Cornerstone of Corporate Environmental Strategy  · Visit our hub: ESG Risks and Opportunities  
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Why Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy Are Now a Business Imperative
2023/12/18
Corporations used to consider themselves as having one constituent: the shareholder. That has changed. Engaging with the communities where corporations have operations, where their supply chains are located, and with society in general, is critical to be effective in today’s business climate.    In this episode of CEO Perspectives Jeff Hoffman, the Institute Leader of Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy at the ESG Center, joins President and CEO Steve Odland, both of The Conference Board, to discuss the evolution of the function and what it takes to align initiatives with the business in complex political and social contexts.    Tune in to find out:   • How has corporate citizenship evolved over time?   • What are the biggest challenges in navigating the complex landscape of social issues and political polarization?  • How can companies ensure their corporate citizenship efforts are strategic and aligned with their overall business goals?   • How can companies leverage their resources and influence to make a meaningful impact?  •  What are the key trends shaping the future of corporate citizenship and philanthropy?      For more Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead:   ·  Read From Crisis to Opportunity: Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy in 2023  · Read Corporate Citizenship in a Time of Uncertainty  ·  Visit our ESG Center 
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4.7 out of 5
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Turbisimo 2022/11/14
Good podcast
It’s a good podcast. Contains a lot of useful information for business leaders and c-suite level professionals. Covers different topics.
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