In this episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO, Steve Odland, sits down with Constantine Alexandrakis, CEO of Russell Reynolds Associates, for a wide-ranging conversation on the role of the corporate board. Tune in to find out: How has the focus of boards evolved over the past few decades? What are the core duties of the board? What are the characteristics of an ideal, high-performing board? When too many specialists sit on a board, what are the risks? How should directors engage with management—especially when there’s disagreement? What does dysfunction look like on a board, and how can it be resolved?