Boardroom blues: CEOs left high and dry by their directors even before Trump's tariff turmoil

Global CEOs were already dissatisfied with board support before Trump's tariffs. A survey by Spencer Stuart revealed that only 22% of CEOs felt their boards provided adequate help in uncertain times. Directors also acknowledged room for improvement. Trade issues have strained the CEO-board relationship. Companies now seek active CEOs on boards, learning from COVID-19 experiences.