#092: Why Diversity Matters in the Boardroom, with Christine Spadafor

<p>“Perseverance and patience are two necessary traits for individuals looking to secure a board seat”, says <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinespadafor/'>Christine Spadafor</a> on today’s episode of Boardroom Bound. Christine walks us through some ideas behind diversity in the boardroom and how to fully reap the benefits of this inclusion. Christine also emphasizes best practices behind effective due diligence and the importance of research to acquaint yourself with a company before joining their board.</p> <p>Christine Spadafor joins us from <a href='https://www.spadaforclaygroup.com/about-spadaforclay-group'>Spadafor Clay Group</a> where she currently sits as CEO. She also serves as a board director on a number of other boards and also serves as a commentator for BBC News.</p> <p><a href='http://bit.ly/BoardroomBound'>In today’s episode</a>, we dive into the world of the c-suite by analyzing the true value of diversity. She also spends some time addressing due diligence as the essential, differentiating factor for yourself. We discuss these topics and more on today’s episode of Boardroom Bound.­­­­</p> <p><a href='https://link.chtbl.com/sqxVQaFf'>Click here to listen now</a><a href='https://link.chtbl.com/sqxVQaFf'>!</a> </p>   Subscribe & Review in iTunes <p>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. <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/boardroom-bound/id1451504258'>Click here to subscribe in iTunes</a>!</p> <p>Liked this episode? I would be really grateful if you'd take 30 seconds to leave an honest review in <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/boardroom-bound/id1451504258'>iTunes</a>. 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. <a href='https://itun