Why Do You Really Want to Be a NED? | Interview with Linda Sleath, NED | S01 E02 скачать в хорошем качестве

Why Do You Really Want to Be a NED? | Interview with Linda Sleath, NED | S01 E02

In this episode, Matthew Radley and Sophie Taylor sit down with Linda Sleath, experienced Chair and Non-Executive Director, for a frank conversation about what really drives people to join the boardroom. Together, they unpack the question every aspiring NED should face: Why do you really want the role? Is it about status - or a genuine desire to add value? Linda and Matthew explore the realities behind the prestige: the accountability, the pressure, and the purpose that define effective leadership at the top. Through moments of stretch, courage, and reflection, they reveal the human side of board-level influence. The truths that never make it into the governance papers. This episode is a must-listen for current and aspiring board members ready to challenge their own motivations and redefine what impact really means. -- Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview 00:30 – Guest Introduction: Linda’s Boardroom Journey 02:00 – What It Really Means to Be a Non-Executive Director 03:45 – Why Do You Want to Be a NED? Status vs. Adding Value 05:15 – The Reality Behind Boardroom Glamour 07:00 – The Weight of Accountability as a NED 08:30 – Purpose, Responsibility & True Influence at the Top 10:10 – Lessons from the Chair: Leading Without Ego 12:00 – How to Add Real Value on a Board 13:30 – The Hard Truths of Board Dynamics 15:00 – Courageous Conversations in the Boardroom 16:45 – Finding Purpose Beyond the Title 18:00 – Advice for Aspiring NEDs and Board Leaders 19:30 – The Human Side of Board Leadership 21:00 – Closing Reflections with Matthew Radley