Listen First: Leadership Lessons from Humana Foundation CEO Tiffany Benjamin

In this episode of I 501(c) You, host Michael Corley talks with Tiffany Benjamin, CEO of the Humana Foundation, about her path from practicing law to leading in corporate philanthropy. Tiffany explains how corporate foundations work, how they differ from private foundations, and how she approaches working with both her board and the communities they serve. She also shares her leadership philosophy of listening first, along with practical perspectives on trust, governance, and decision-making that come from her experience on both sides of the boardroom. Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Tiffany Benjamin, CEO, Humana Foundation (02:15) What is a corporate foundation? (03:45) Special rules for corporate foundations (04:45) Funding and focus areas (06:30) Why pick these focus areas? (08:15) Navigating the board relationship (09:40) How does the board get formed? (11:05) Getting the work done through the board (12:15) How has being a CEO informed your role as a board chair? (14:15) As a board chair, how do you work with the board? (15:55) Leadership philosophy: Listen first (17:25) Advice to attorneys who may be contemplating joining philanthropy   Join us every other week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast