Him For Her engages business luminaries to connect the world’s most talented “Hers” to board service. Drawing from its ever-growing referral-only talent network of 7800 + women and underrepresented persons, a third of whom are women of color, Him For Her introduces board-building companies to board qualified candidates. Together with guest hosts like Scott Cook, Carmine Di Sibio, Robin Washington, and Eric Yuan, Him For Her also convenes roundtable discussions that extend networks for CEOs and current and aspiring board members. Him For Her is proud to partner with 100+ leading private equity and venture capital firms and to support women executives in some of the world’s largest companies through its corporate on-boarding program. A 501c3 corporation, Him For Her operates through the generosity of its founding partners GV, IVP, L Catterton, Mayfield, Silver Lake Partners, Softbank, Starboard Value and Tiger Global Impact Ventures, and supporters like Brad Feld & Amy Batchelor, Reid Hoffman, Jeff Weiner, Nasdaq and many others. Read more about our impact: https://www.himforher.org/impact For more
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"Companies benefit significantly when their senior executives have board experience. The strategic oversight and enhanced leadership skills developed through board service lead to improved corporate performance in several ways."
CHROs who support board service for their executives know this already: board service makes them better operators. This article spells out how.
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The world’s boardrooms hold immense influence over more than just finance and industry. They shape countless aspects of how we work, how we live, and what our collective future will look like. However, barring some sartorial differences, the members of today’s boardrooms look virtually unchanged from those of 100 years ago. In this FWA Talk (our take on TED Talks), Crista Bailey of Him For Her explains why it's imperative to broaden the network of voices in the boardroom and outlines actionable steps to achieve gender diversity within the next decade. She offers insights and strategies to drive meaningful change and foster inclusive boardrooms that reflect the diversity of our society. Secure your seat by July 17th to learn from Crista and other influential leaders who are elevating women in leadership, investing, and allyship. https://lnkd.in/gJTkzkBg
Thank you Shannon Brayton and Ryan Roslansky for hosting another successful Him For Her roundtable discussion. Diverse boards bring varied perspectives, foster innovation, and enhance decision-making. Let’s continue to support and drive initiatives that ensure more inclusive leadership. #buildingbetterboards #leadership #ceomindset illumyn
It was incredibly fun and rewarding to reunite with two of my most favorite former colleagues, Jocelyn Mangan and Ryan Roslansky, to co-host with Ryan a dinner focused on the importance of Board diversity. Jocelyn founded Him For Her many years ago with the idea that Board diversity was critical to the commercial success of both private and public companies. The stats don't lie: Only one in four public company Board directors are women, and among private companies, that number drops to one in seven. Him For Her is squarely focused on bridging the gap between oft-unadvertised board opportunities and talented women who are ready for board service. I have long known Ryan was also a champion of this effort, so I invited him to co-host this dinner with me, and we both furthered our knowledge on this topic through the personal stories from all the guests. The fact that we realized our outfits matched upon arrival was purely coincidental! Thank you too to Lindsay Trout for sponsoring this successful event!
When looking to bring on your next board director, remember to consider that what you need may not be someone you already know. #boarddirector #buildingbetterboardrooms #ceomindset #Leadership illumyn
Despite the fact that diverse perspectives and backgrounds can significantly improve problem-solving within a board, and studies have shown that a diverse board leads to increased profitability, the reality is there is still too much sameness in this room. In the latest Boardroom View, I break down how to change this and what we all need to start doing differently.
Overheard at last week's Him For Her dinner: “CEO's find the most valuable board director they have is the one that challenges groupthink and 'boardsplaining.' So when you look for a board director, instead of asking 'Who do we know' ask yourself 'What do we need?'" Thank you to all who attended an incredible Him For Her dinner last week hosted by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Her work spans media with The Representation Project, to equal pay, to the broken care economy, to building better boards with the California Partners Project. We raised the topic of generative AI with increased attention to who is in the lead (and who is missing in the conversation). We surfaced the intersections of the private and public sector and how we can benefit from sharing competencies across both. And finally we discussed how important it is to foster partnership and empower one another to step outside our known networks for talent. #leadership #himforher #illumyn #buildingbetterboards Jocelyn Mangan
We’re thrilled to share insights from "A Guide to Joining a Startup Board" by Sinead Kaiya, a remarkable leader in our Him For Her network. This essential guide offers invaluable advice on building and managing an effective board of directors to accelerate your startup’s success. Learn how to choose the right members, run productive meetings, and leverage your board for growth and accountability. Dive into the essentials of board dynamics and take your startup to new heights! https://lnkd.in/gN8a-Pwk #StartupSuccess #independentboarddirector #BoardOfDirectors #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #HimForHer illumyn
Wrapping Up an Incredible Time in Austin, TX! 🌟 This week, the Him For Her and illumyn team had the amazing opportunity to hold our offsite in the vibrant city of Austin, TX, for the very first time. From productive meetings to team-building activities, it has been an unforgettable experience! Our offsite adventure was filled with highlights, but the cherry on top was our final night dinner, where we all gathered to celebrate our achievements and strengthen our bonds as a team. Here are some snapshots from that wonderful evening! 📸✨ A special thank you goes out to The Contemporary Austin for hosting us for a guided tour of the LUBAINA HIMID: MAKE DO AND MEND Exhibit. (a must visit if you are in town) The art, the atmosphere, and the hospitality were truly inspiring and made our afternoon incredibly memorable. 🎨🏛️ Austin, you’ve been fantastic. Until next time! 👋 #HimForHer illumyn #TeamBuilding #AustinTX #Offsite #TheContemporaryAustin #Grateful #Teamwork
We are so excited to share some exciting news from the Clinton Global Initiative. Him For Her and illumyn CEO, Jocelyn Mangan, recently returned from Sofia, Bulgaria, where she delivered an inspiring update on our mission at the Clinton Global Initiative. Her presentation highlighted our unwavering commitment to increasing diversity on corporate boards around the world. At Him For Her, we believe that diverse leadership is crucial for fostering innovation, enhancing decision-making, and driving sustainable growth. Our work is dedicated to promoting the inclusion of women and underrepresented groups in corporate governance, ensuring that boardrooms reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Clinton Global Initiative for providing a platform to share our vision and to all the incredible partners and attendees who are working tirelessly to make a difference. Together, with women like Hilary Clinton, Eliza Reid, and Cherie Blair CBE (Cherie Booth K.C.), we are stronger and more capable of creating lasting impact. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to drive our mission forward! #ClintonGlobalInitiative #SofiaBulgaria #buildingbetterboards #CorporateGovernance #Leadership
"Founders typically select board members based on the candidate's technical competence and network. While these qualities are valuable, they alone do not make for effective directors. We've seen accomplished CEOs contribute little to boards because of their need to always be right. We’ve also seen former McKinsey consultants with Harvard MBAs struggle to voice their opinions in the presence of authoritative founders. Effective directors balance two seemingly contradictory qualities: independent judgement and seamless collaboration. Independent judgement involves forming and articulating original opinions, offering fresh perspectives and holding executives accountable. It can only come from a broad and specialized knowledge base, business acumen, critical and systemic thinking, and the courage to dissent. The ability to collaborate is equally vital. This requires directors to be receptive to new ideas, respect others' opinions and share information generously. Directors should also be adept at “3D listening”, which entails understanding messages, observing non-verbal cues and grasping the context; expressing opinions clearly, candidly and without causing offence; and supporting and challenging executives and fellow directors to be creative and productive." https://lnkd.in/d7qHFfzf illumyn #buildingbetterboards
Kicking off our first day of the illumyn and Him For Her team offsite in Austin, Texas. Thank you to our special guests Lawton Cummings, Dan Graham and Joshua Baer for hosting us at the amazing Austin Capital Factory! #leadership #Ceomindset #buildingbetterboards #boarddiversity