The Boardroom Daily Brief

On August 27, 2025, The Boardroom Daily Brief with Ash Wendt dives into pivotal headlines: U.S.-EU trade talks eyeing $200B tariff cuts spark market optimism (S&P 500 at 6,384.45), DOJ’s Nvidia probe (stock down 2.3% to $1,190.27) signals AI risks, consumer confidence holds at 70.1 amid selective spending, and Cisco’s 7% workforce cut fuels a $1B AI pivot. The deep dive explores building stakeholder trust to navigate volatility, with lessons from Peloton’s $4B trust collapse, Starbucks’ 85% retention success, and United’s 15% churn recovery. Discover five actionable strategies to boost loyalty by 15% (Edelman, 2025), with frameworks at boardroomdailybrief.com.

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.