"I am looking back at my notes from the Q4 2024 board meetings. I see CEOs, CFOs, and financial risk committees scratching their heads. President-elect Trump has not been sworn in yet, but he has already mobilized action globally. This has created massive uncertainty in everyone's minds. They are intensely watching the global economy. They have zeroed in on the recent cyber-attack at Treasury. Again, there is a lot of uncertainty.

If you are in the C-Suite, you must use your next calendar quarter board meeting to address these lingering worries. Look at the entire picture. How does the political landscape impact your revenues? What impact will tariffs and tax cuts have on your company? And most importantly, be ready to answer these questions for your Board of Directors."