#045: What it Means to Be an Effective Director in the Digital Age, with Dottie Schindlinger

Fact: digital disruption is challenging board rooms! Digital disruption has impacted nearly every industry. Retail, transportation, and even certain parts of healthcare have been upended, as market disruptors supplant long-standing companies. Research also shows that half of the S&P 500 companies will be replaced over the next 10 years. The forecast is pretty clear: disrupt, or be disrupted.  We sat down with Dottie Schindlinger, VP of Thought Leadership for Diligent, to discuss how boards today are tackling technological unrest. In this episode, we cover how the role of boards has changed over the past decade—and what changes we can expect to see in the future.  Click here to listen now! Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Liked this episode? I would be really grateful if you'd take 30 seconds to leave an honest review in iTunes. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Plus, I love to give shoutouts on the show to everyone who submits a review. Just click here to review, tap “Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Let's Get Social!  I absolutely love connecting with listeners on social media. I'm most active on LinkedIn. (And yes, I do personally post and respond to my accounts!) This is a great way to hear my latest thinking, get the inside track on new products, and occasionally see a picture of my adorable toddler.  Resources Mentioned in This Episode Episode 24: What is the Best Way to Land a Board Seat? Book: Governance in the Digital Age Podcast: The Corporate Director Diligent