RIMS 2022 President Patrick Sterling: Insight into 2022 Risks and Looking Beyond the Pandemic

Published: March 22, 2022, 7:20 a.m.

b'Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.

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Joining RIMScast today for the first time ever is RIMS 2022 President Patrick Sterling! Patrick is a longtime RIMS member and the Vice President of Legendary People at Texas Roadhouse in Louisville, Kentucky. There, he oversees executive and management staffing, benefits and compensation, human resource administration, risk management, asset protection, and employee relations.

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In this episode, RIMS President Patrick Sterling and Justin Smulison discuss the continued importance placed on the risk management community, the return of live events such as RISKWORLD, and the changes that Patrick Sterling\\u2019s presidency will bring to RIMS.

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Key Takeaways:

[:01] About the RIMS App.

[:21] About RIMScast.

[:35] About today\\u2019s episode with Patrick Sterling.

[:42] Upcoming RIMS webinars.

[1:22] About the upcoming two-day virtual event: 2022 RIMS RiskTech Forum.

[1:57] More about today\\u2019s episode.

[2:40] Justin welcomes Patrick Sterling to RIMScast!

[3:18] Patrick shares about his career in risk management.

[4:21] When did Patrick first join RIMS? How did he find out about it?

[6:06] Patrick\\u2019s title is Vice President of Legendary People at Texas Roadhouse. What does this role entail?

[7:19] Texas Roadhouse is one of the more recognizable restaurant brands in the United States. Patrick shares some of the biggest risks that an organization of its size faces today.

[8:25] Is there a risk group or a risk department at Texas Roadhouse? If so, how many employees are in the department?

[9:05] Key risk philosophies that Patrick imparts on to his team.

[10:28] Patrick gives advice to risk professionals on how they can remain relevant in their organizations.

[12:24] About the RIMS Buyer\\u2019s Guide, upcoming RIMS workshops, events, the RIMS app, RIMS membership, and more!

[14:45] Did Patrick ever foresee becoming the President of RIMS?

[15:49] Why Patrick feels that it\\u2019s so important to get back to meeting in person at a conference like RISKWORLD.

[17:27] Patrick shares his platform for his presidency at RIMS.

[18:47] Patrick\\u2019s favorite sessions to sit in on at risk conferences.

[20:00] Patrick\\u2019s message to the global risk management community.

[21:04] Justin thanks Patrick Sterling for joining RIMScast and shares some additional links to check in today\\u2019s show notes.

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Mentioned in this Episode:

Patrick Sterling: Leadership Corner Feb. 2022

RIMS Events, Education, and Services:

RIMS 2022 RISKWORLD\\u2122 | April 10\\u201213 in San Francisco! \\u2014 Register now for advance rate pricing!

NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App

RIMS Advocacy

RISKWORLD COVID-19 Policy (Updated 2/28/2022)

RIMS Buyers Guide

RIMS-Willis Towers Watson Asia Pacific Risk Virtual Conference 2022 | April 26-28th \\u2014 Complimentary registration here!

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Follow up with Our Guest:

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Tweetables (For Social Media Use):

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\\u201cOur risks [at Texas Roadhouse] aren\\u2019t unlike most businesses in the U.S. right now. I think we\\u2019re all facing the supply chain risk \\u2026 cyber security certainly, and \\u2026 the talent risk.\\u201d \\u2014 Patrick Sterling

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\\u201cJust trying to be in front of risk instead of reactionary is one of [my philosophies].\\u201d \\u2014 Patrick Sterling

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\\u201cI\\u2019m still so shocked, honored, and humbled that [I\\u2019m the President of RIMS]. \\u2026 It really is an honor. I just have so much respect for this organization and the folks that are in it. The work that the chapters do continues to amaze me.\\u201d \\u2014 Patrick Sterling

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\\u201c[My platform for my RIMS presidency is], #1) Helping RIMS emerge from the pandemic era.\\u201d \\u2014 Patrick Sterling

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