Recruiting CEOs Compensating and managing CEO performance Planning for CEO succession Transitioning CEOs out and in of the company Leading in economic strong and weak times Providing input into business strategy Focusing on ESG (environmental, sustainability, and governance) Working on company brand, marketing, and reputation Prospering during technology innovation and change Navigating cybersecurity risks Navigating consumer privacy regulations Navigating US regulation Navigating international regulation Navigating foreign and international politics Navigating corruption in and outside the U.S. Navigating proxy advisory firms including Glass Lewis and ISS Talking to shareholders Working with activist shareholders Managing crises Being a board director during a crisis Acquiring another company Selling the company Taking a public company private Taking a private company public Being the board chair Being a lead director Being on the audit committee Being on the compensation committee Being on the nominating and governance committee Managing risk oversight Monitoring company performance Being sued as a board director Increasing diversity on boards Managing board director behavior that is not productive Handling board director misconduct Transitioning corporate directors out and onto the board Working with different generations in the workforce Leading corporate culture Working with employee and labor issues Looking for a board seat Choosing a board seat Serving on a private company board Serving on a startup board Serving on a small cap board Serving on a family business board Serving on a nonprofit board Serving on the board of a subsidiary Serving on boards in different industries Automotive and transportation Education Financial services Food and agriculture Health care and services Oil, gas, and energy Real estate Retail Travel and hospitality.