{"podcast":{"title":"Redefiners","slug":"redefiners-4103317","podcast_index_feed_id":4103317,"rss_url":"https://feeds.cohostpodcasting.com/AlxiT3J7","website_url":"https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/redefiners","image_url":"https://files.cohostpodcasting.com/quill-file-prod/6df349ec-d648-450e-b4dc-18c7bb07e8d3/shows/550eaf4b-ef13-432b-ba4c-445b9cf68111/cover-art/original_d6f12020c24ad4858ba52d01b427204b.jpg","author":"Russell Reynolds Associates","episode_count":124,"summary":"Call them changemakers. Call them rule breakers. We call them Redefiners. And in this provocative podcast, we explore how daring leaders from across industries and around the globe are redefining their organizations—and themselves—to create extraordinary impact in today’s rapidly changing world. In each episode, Russell Reynolds Associates former CEO Clarke Murphy, Leadership Advisor Marla Oates, and Chief Science Officer Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, host engaging, purposeful conversations with leaders in and out of the business world who share their insights and perspectives on how they lead, boldly. You’ll come away with fresh ideas and tangible takeaways on how you can redefine your own leadership trajectory—no matter where you are on your journey. Leadership Lounge A sister mini-series to the Redefiners podcast, Leadership Lounge gives listeners unfettered access to our global team of leadership experts, who share real-world answers to your most-pressing leadership questions—from how you can give and receive feedback to the benefits of having a mentor. Hosted by RRA leadership advisor Emma Combe, each 15-20-minute episode lifts the curtain on how great leaders think, act, and…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T14:20:46.812008+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redefiners-4103317"},"episode":{"title":"Leadership Lounge: Advice on How to Be an Effective Board Chair","slug":"leadership-lounge-advice-on-how-to-be-an-effective-board-chair","published_at":"2026-04-22T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redefiners-4103317/leadership-lounge-advice-on-how-to-be-an-effective-board-chair","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redefiners-4103317","url":"https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/insights/podcasts/redefiners","audio_url":"https://pdrl.fm/74755d/audio-delivery.cohostpodcasting.com/audio/6df349ec-d648-450e-b4dc-18c7bb07e8d3/episodes/e056473f-ad33-4d9e-98b2-4323ba5cb7d0/episode.mp3","summary":"Stepping into the board chair role is a pivotal moment in any leadership journey—one that requires a fundamental shift in mindset and approach. You’re not just contributing to the discussion; you’re responsible for shaping boardroom dynamics, drawing out collective insight, and ensuring the board focuses on what matters most.  In this episode of  Leadership Lounge ,  Emma Combe  is joined by  Rich Fields ,  Laura Sanderson , and  Margot McShane  to explore what separates effective board chairs from the rest—and how new chairs can establish credibility and impact from day one.  They discuss:  How the board chair role differs across governance structures and geographies   The balance between facilitating discussion and maintaining strategic focus   The leadership behaviors of high-performing board chairs   How board chairs can build strong, productive relationships with their CEOs     “Being an effective chair isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating the conditions for better questions, better conversations, and ultimately better decisions.”   Emma Combe , Leadership Advisor, RRA    Four things you’ll learn from this episode:   The role of the chair is to enable—not control:  Great chairs focus on orchestrating the board’s effectiveness, rather than driving outcomes themselves.   Facilitation is a critical leadership skill:  The best chairs create space for diverse perspectives, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.   Perspective shapes performance:  High-performing chairs bring a br…","meta_description":"Stepping into the board chair role is a pivotal moment in any leadership journey—one that requires a fundamental shift in mindset and approach. …","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1217,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/redefiners-4103317/episodes/leadership-lounge-advice-on-how-to-be-an-effective-board-chair/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/redefiners-4103317/leadership-lounge-advice-on-how-to-be-an-effective-board-chair.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}