In this episode of Board Matters Steven talks with Samantha Sharif CMInstD. Samantha is a director of ASX-listed New Talisman Gold, SIL/MFL Mutual Funds, Motor Trades Association and is deputy chair of the NZ Shareholders Association.   Samantha says understanding purpose is imperative to good governance. “The question is part of a bigger conversation around purpose and that is the lens you have got to bring to the table,” she says.  It can be difficult when involved in a complex debate to keep sight of the decision you are trying to make...When that happens, bring up the “why?” Samantha Sharif is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors. Connect with Samantha: linkedin.com/in/samantha-sharif-a502bb7/ Find out more about the Advanced Directors Course: https://www.iod.org.nz/governance-courses/advanced-directors-course-2/ Find out more about the Institute of Directors: https://www.iod.org.nz/