Board burnout is a major risk to all companies—These are the 3 steps every business can take to protect their directors

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If you could build the perfect environment for board burnout, it might look something like the current business landscape.

Corporate directors are tasked with guiding companies in the midst of what some are calling the Great Disruption. They’re dealing with a U.S. presidential administration whose policies are creating deep uncertainty, eroding investor confidence, and exposing employees to stress and layoffs. Directors are also tracking incoming regulations from the EU, while watching for geopolitical risks in unexpected places.