In this third session, Dan Daly and Stewart Cable, cochairman of Goodwin Law, move their discussion from corporate financing to board service and executive responsibilities in 2026. Board evaluations should be, structured, candid, and result in worthwhile conclusions. The utilization of an external third party is highly recommended for their independence. Successes and failures, opportunities and risks should be part of the discussion. Are the parties acting as fiduciaries in the stakeholders’ behalf? Is their focus on the company's sustainability?

Takeaways:

• Candid Comments Are Critical
• Conclusions Are Presented Anonymously
• Not a Popularity Contest
• Broad Responsibilities, Not Single Issues
• Fiduciary, Not Just a Word

Dan Daly discusses the company's positive growth in 2025 and its future focus beyond just directors to senior executives. Many of whom will be the directors of tomorrow. He also addresses those strategic issues that now exist on a global basis that are additional responsibilities of the board and senior management beyond the traditional.

• Our Goals for 2026
• Added Responsibilities, What and Where
• Thinking Outside the Box
• Succession and Turnover

• Don't Ignore, Don't Be Misled
• AI Is Draining Capital Markets
• AI: A User or An Investor
• Leaders Ask the Tough Questions
• Demand the Best Answers

Dan Daly addresses the tragic state of Divisiveness that exists today in America. What Is It? Why Does It Exist? Can we reach a middle ground based on mutual respect? The world is watching; the world is listening. Proud to Be an American?

Takeaways:

• I am Right, you are Wrong!
• Middle Ground, Difference of Opinion
• Remember the Past, Assess the Current
• Threatening Our Citizens, Economy, Security
• Demand Leadership, from Elected Officials

Dan Daly addresses the specific impact on businesses of Pres. Trump's higher education and Washington DC initiatives.

Takeaways:

• College Attacks
• Business Impact
• Washington Take Over
• Business Impacts
• Are These Precedents?

Dan Daly shares his opinion and that of other executives and leaders regarding what transpired during the President's speech to Congress on Tuesday March 4. This will be followed up by similar video analyzing the press conference held in the White House with Ukraine President Zelinski on Friday, February 28. Covered in both is the impact on our economy, and the potential impact on your business.

Takeaways February 28 The Zelinski Press Conference

• Not Our Finest Moment!
• Why Do Deals in Private?
• Leadership Versus Pile On
• Europe's Reaction

Dan Daly shares his opinion and that of other executives and leaders regarding what transpired during the President's speech to Congress on Tuesday March 4. This will be followed up by similar video analyzing the press conference held in the White House with Ukraine President Zelinski on Friday, February 28. Covered in both is the impact on our economy, and the potential impact on your business.

Key Takeaways March 4:

• 140 Minutes of What?
• Give Us the Data
• Congress, R&D, Do Your Job
• Impact of Tariffs on Business

Dan Daly comments on two current policies of the Trump administration. They focus on the elimination of DEI and a reduction or elimination in federal funding for other selective nonprofit programs.

• Review DEI Policies and Programs
• Evaluate and Adjust Accordingly
• Assess Risk to Federal Funding
• Take Action and Seek Alternatives