Post by E.L.F. BEAUTY

What if the reason more qualified leaders are not landing board seats has nothing to do with talent? 👀 Too often, the conversation around board representation focuses on who is missing. But there is another truth beneath it. Many highly capable leaders have done everything right, built impressive careers and still find themselves outside the boardroom looking in. Not because they are not ready, but because they were never taught how the system actually works. 💡 That is where board literacy comes in, and it is the focus of our latest Zero Distance series. We’ve partnered with Deepali Vyas, executive recruiter and strategist, to break down the unwritten rules, strategic pathways and mindset shifts that separate leaders who wonder about board opportunities from those who pursue them with intention. Her first piece challenges one of the biggest myths in the space. Board seats are not something you wait for at the end of your career. They are something you build toward with clarity, strategy and the confidence to think differently about what comes next. At e.l.f., we believe in democratizing access to the rooms where decisions get made. Change the Board Game is about opening the door wider, but more importantly, helping more leaders understand how to walk through it. 🚪 If you’ve ever asked, “why not me?” the answer starts here: https://lnkd.in/egdh6NVM