What are some developing issues your business thinks board directors should be prepared for?

• Aligning talent and human capital management with a company’s vision and strategy.
• More sophisticated data breaches and cybersecurity threats.
• The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s climate disclosure rules.

What are your top three tips for directors to ensure they are well-prepared for tomorrow’s challenges?

• Engage regularly with peers to learn how others address similar issues and challenges.
• Ask timely questions and consistently consider upcoming issues and potential threats.
• Regularly review and update your policies to ensure you are current on the latest trends and findings.

What are three ways your business can provide value for board directors?

• Board Forums: We host two half-day forums each year with expert panel discussions. The forums are a great opportunity to network with peers and stay current on the headline issues.
• Equilar BoardEdge: This database has over 2.5 million board-ready profiles for sourcing candidates and also networking. The platform also includes the Equilar Diversity Network, a registry of over 50 diversity organizations.
• Equilar Institute: This library is full of award-winning thought leadership, publications, studies, and virtual programs. The institute covers a host of topics—board composition, key compensation trends, and more—to keep directors informed.

What’s your favorite business-related podcast or book?

How I Built This with Guy Raz. I love hearing how other entrepreneurs started and grew their businesses.

What’s your favorite way to foster meaningful connections with others?

On the golf course, which is a great way to spend time with people in a beautiful setting. You learn a lot about someone on the golf course through conversation and also how they approach the game. Life is like golf. We’ll hit bad shots and get bad bounces; it’s how we recover that matters.

What does your ideal day look like when you’re not working?

Golf with family and friends.