Publications
October 28, 2021
Weekly Report 21-78
SPECIAL PURPOSE ACQUISITION COMPANIES (SPACs), formerly called ‘Blank Check’ companies, raise funding for “any unspecified future deal. They are purposely incarnate, not identifying or initiating any substantive discussions with any potential business combination target.” Intentionally obscuring lack of fund Uses is increasingly also now occurring in Vision/Mission statements of non-SPACs; examples in SEC filings include:... Continue
October 24, 2021
Weekly Report 21-76
“THE MOST DIFFICULT PART OF LEADERSHIP is managing the emotions that come with strong responsibilities, especially making tough calls and handling conflicts, often avoided because it’s easy to get stressed, take matters personally and react emotionally with defensiveness, outbursts or harsh emails.” But opting to avoid those situations is usually a mistake, since maintaining employee... Continue
October 24, 2021
Weekly Report 21-77
BACK-TO-OFFICE WORK MEANS GREATER RISK OF EMPLOYEE BURNOUT – when “feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion, increased mental distance, negativism/cynicism about the job, pessimism leading to depression/ apathy/ anxiety and ultimately a sense of hopelessness & helplessness all lead to reduced efficiency which undermines effectiveness.” ALL workers are at risk, whether execs or support teams. ... Continue
October 16, 2021
Weekly Report 21-75
‘DECISIONS’ OFTEN INVOLVE “DISCOMFORT OF UNKNOWN RESULTS and, because of our psychological aversion toward ambiguity, driving most to quick ‘cognitive closure,’ which can result in closed-mindedness and preclude consideration of alternatives too early.” Some research contends that “once a task is considered complete or problem resolved, it becomes ‘out-of-sight, out-of-mind. But if left unfinished or... Continue
October 11, 2021