The Boardroom Daily Brief

On August 22, 2025, The Boardroom Daily Brief with Ash Wendt unpacks critical headlines: a potential U.S.-Russia-Ukraine summit spiking oil prices (Brent +1.3%), DOJ’s Nvidia probe shaking AI reliance, resilient U.S. retail sales (+0.6%) amid tariff warnings, and India’s political stabilization unlocking $2B in trade. The deep dive explores building resilient succession pipelines, with lessons from General Motors’ stumbles, Accenture’s triumphs, and Kohl’s redemption. Discover five actionable strategies to retain talent and gain a 15% competitive edge, plus a Week in Review framing this week’s volatility for future leadership. Download frameworks at boardroomdailybrief.com to act now.

What is The Boardroom Daily Brief ?

The Boardroom Daily Brief is a daily business podcast for executives, board members, and leadership-minded professionals who want fast, strategic insights. Hosted by Ash Wendt, each episode delivers breaking business news, leadership strategy, governance insights, and talent development advice—without the fluff. Whether you're a CEO, investor, or rising leader, you'll get clear, actionable intelligence to navigate boardroom decisions, stay ahead of market trends, and lead with confidence.