Podcast #174 | Alex Edmans: How Board Members Can Challenge Bias and Think More Critically

Episode #174 of the Boardroom Governance Podcast features Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School. He’s the author of May Contain Lies and Grow the Pie, and has written extensively on purpose, performance, and the evolving role of business in society.

In this episode, Alex talks with Evan about the importance of directors critically evaluating the data and narratives presented to them. Alex explores common cognitive traps—such as confirmation bias and black-and-white thinking—and underscores the value of diverse perspectives and a culture of constructive dissent in boardrooms.

You can listen to the episode directly in the Boardroom Governance Podcast website (where you can find all the show notes), or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts such as in: Apple or Spotify.

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