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

• Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), including in particular climate change and diversity, equity, and inclusion—and taking into account the anti-ESG backlash.
• AI, including the potential impact on operations, processes, and labor force.
• Cybersecurity, including incident response and contingency planning.

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

• Maintain an understanding of the changing political, cultural, and social dynamic.
• Keep abreast of technological changes and their impacts on the business and operating dynamic.
• Maintain systems and processes sufficient to allow the board to fulfill its duty to monitor.

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

• Risk management and loss prevention, including but not limited to risk transfer through insurance.
• Perspective and commentary on evolving liability trends and developments.
• Data background to allow the board to assess the adequacy of its risk transfer options.

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

Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell would be on the short list—it’s wild and fun. The Planet Money podcast is always a favorite along with the Entrepreneurial Thought Leader (ETL) Series out of Stanford.

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

A homemade meal. Hands down, there’s nothing better than sharing an epicurean experience with folks—phones away.

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

Getting outside and playing ball with my kids, plein air painting, or mountain bike riding.