“One supplier is threatening to stop deliveries.

Staff turnover is rising.

We need to stabilize before we discuss expansion.”

I asked her what support she needed from the board.

She requested authority to address safety issues promptly, a cash forecast prepared by someone independent of the disputed vendor network, and clear communication to employees.

“Do not tell them everything is fine,” she said.

“They know it isn’t.”

That sentence reminded me of Mrs.