Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Joining RIMScast today is jazz guitarist, CEO, author, tech entrepreneur, and RISKWORLD leadership keynote, Josh Linkner! As a self-proclaimed creative troublemaker, Josh uses live music as a metaphor for innovative collaboration and will be delivering the Awards and Leadership keynote at RISKWORLD on May 1st, 2023! His performance is unlike any other as he invites audience members to join the band to compose live music in front of their peers (which always ends in a cheering crowd!)   In this episode, Josh shares about the parallels between music and risk management, why he has become a standout keynote speaker in recent years, all about his career, his experiences with risk management and risk professionals, and what we can all expect at his upcoming keynote!   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:14] Registration for RISKWORLD 2023 is now open! [:34] About RIMScast. [:45] About today’s episode. [:56] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more! [2:14] More about today’s episode with special guest, Josh Linkner. [3:00] Justin welcomes Josh Linkner to the podcast! [3:15] About Josh’s upcoming keynote at RISKWORLD. [3:48] Companies and organizational leaders that have inspired Josh in recent years. [5:00] Josh’s experience as a CEO and the companies that he has led. [6:33] Josh’s experience with risk departments and professionals. [7:55] As Josh was coming up in the ’90s, was ESG even on the radar? [9:38] How Josh is navigating ESG demands and challenges from society and his investors. [10:52] RIMS plug time! About RISKWORLD 2023, in-person workshops, and virtual workshops. [12:00] Chris Hansen joins the podcast to give an overview of his upcoming two-day virtual workshop, “Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability and Employment Practices in the U.S.” [15:37] What to expect at Josh’s upcoming RISKWORLD 2023 keynote. [19:14] Are live audiences more receptive in 2023 than in 2019, pre-pandemic? [20:26] Josh’s favorite jazz musicians. [22:35] Justin thanks Josh for joining the podcast and shares some links to take a look at in today’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RISKWORLD 2023 — April 30‒May 3 in Atlanta, Georgia! Public registration is now open! Advance rates are available through Feb. 17th! Contribute to Risk Management Magazine Upcoming Webinars: “Demystifying Business Continuity for Risk Managers” | Sponsored by Riskonnect | Feb. 16, 2023 “The Perfect Storm: Property Risk Strategies & The Right Solutions for You” | Sponsored by Gallagher CORE360 Insights | Feb. 23, 2023 “Deadly Weapons and Sexual Abuse Risk” | Sponsored by Beazley | Feb. 28, 2023 “Property Valuations Amid Record Inflation” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD | March 2, 2023 The Evolution of ESG | Sponsored by Zurich | March 9, 2023 Virtual Workshops: “Fundamentals of Risk Management” | February 14‒15, 2023 | 9:00 am‒3:00 pm ET Registration Closes Feb. 13 “Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability and Employment Practices in the U.S.” | Feb. 21‒22 | 10 am‒5:30 pm ET | Registration closes Feb. 20 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “Strategizing with Mark A. Pfister, RIMS ERM Conference Keynote” (2022) “Live from RISKWORLD 2022” “RISKWORLD 2022 Keynote Michael C. Bush On Risk and ‘Greatness’” “RISKWORLD 2022 Keynote Rachel Sheerin On How Risk Leaders Can Combat and Harness Burnout” “What the Future Holds with RISKWORLD 2022 Closing Keynote Peter Leyden” Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Using M&A Insurance: The How and Why” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. (NEW!) “Zurich’s Construction Sustainability Outlook for 2023” “Aon’s 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Overview” “ESG Through the Risk Lens” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “A Look at the Cyber Insurance Market” | Sponsored by AXA XL “How to Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fire