The Power of Board Networks
Wed Jan 21 2026
For some directors, networking may feel like a chore. But it can be one of the mostvaluable practices for deepening governance insights and staying current in theboardroom.
In this episode, Katrinka McCallum, a director on the boards of ACI Worldwide andIntrusion, and NACD advisor Susan Paley explore the value of board networks. Theyalso discuss practical strategies for making networking purposeful rather thantransactional, ways to balance time and resources, and how a network evolves over thearc of a director’s board career.
Host: Susan Paley, NACD advisor
Guest: Katrinka McCallum, NACD.DC, director, ACI Worldwide and Intrusion
Related NACD Resources:
“You Joined a Board. Now What?” NACD ChaptersVisit nacdonline.org for further research and information.
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For some directors, networking may feel like a chore. But it can be one of the mostvaluable practices for deepening governance insights and staying current in theboardroom. In this episode, Katrinka McCallum, a director on the boards of ACI Worldwide andIntrusion, and NACD advisor Susan Paley explore the value of board networks. Theyalso discuss practical strategies for making networking purposeful rather thantransactional, ways to balance time and resources, and how a network evolves over thearc of a director’s board career. Host: Susan Paley, NACD advisor Guest: Katrinka McCallum, NACD.DC, director, ACI Worldwide and Intrusion Related NACD Resources: “You Joined a Board. Now What?” NACD ChaptersVisit nacdonline.org for further research and information.