In a time when leadership is evolving faster than ever, how can board members and CEOs stay aligned, strategic, and ready for what’s next?
Host Natalie Benamou is talks with Meg Thomas about what’s really happening inside boardrooms—and why now is the time for leaders to pay attention to growth, culture, and AI.
Meg is the Co-Founder and Principal of PeopleCap Advisors, a strategic advisor to CEOs, a director on three private company boards, and the co-author of Running the Gauntlet: Essential Questions CEOs and Boards Should Be Asking. She brings a grounded, people-first perspective to every conversation—and this one is packed with insights leaders can use right now.
Inside the Episode:
1. Why Better Questions Lead to Stronger Boards
Meg shares lessons from her own board experiences and how structure, regular meetings, and intentional communication create trust and accountability. She emphasizes the importance of directors asking meaningful, timely questions that reflect where the organization is—and where it’s headed.
2. Leadership Gaps at the Growth Stage
Drawing from personal experience, Meg explains the six people-centered imperatives leaders must focus on to create sustainable success. She and Natalie discuss how leaders can assess what’s appropriate for their stage of growth and evolve culture, leadership, and communication practices accordingly.
3. AI Is Here—And Boards Need to Catch Up
Meg raises the alarm on how fast AI is evolving and encourages leaders to stop waiting and start experimenting. From forming internal AI task forces to tapping into next-gen leaders for insights, she shares real ideas on how companies—large or small—can build AI literacy and strategy.
Quotes to Reflect On
“Organizations grow in the direction of the questions that board members ask.”
– Meg Crosby, quoting Dr. Bob Waller
“Structure follows strategy. If we’re not meeting regularly, we’re not building trust or accountability.” - Meg Crosby
“You don’t need to be a tech company to start with AI. Just start. Pick one tool and let your people play with it.” - Meg Crosby
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Let’s shape what’s next—together.
About Meg Crosby
MEG CROSBY is a founding Principal of PeopleCap Advisors, a consulting practice specializing in empowering leaders and elevating organizations. She is a strategic advisor to CEOs, Boards and Investors and a recognized thought leader in people strategy, organizational culture, and organizational growth. Prior to founding PeopleCap, Meg enjoyed a successful career in HR at Credit Suisse and Google.
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👋 Connect with Natalie Benamou
Natalie Benamou is the visionary behind Women Leaders on the Move, a Top 25 Women's Leadership podcast by Feedspot. As the Founder of HerCsuite®, she leads a strategic collective for executive women navigating board service, portfolio careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the second half of their professional lives.
