The Ancient Sport That Even John McEnroe Struggles With – And What It Can Teach Us About Business Have you ever heard of real tennis? No, not the one you see at the US Open, but the real real tennis – the sport that’s been around for over 800 years. It’s so old that...
When Coyotes Cross Your Path: Adaptability in the Urban (and Business) Jungle
In San Francisco, we’re used to a little bit of chaos. Whether it’s our famously unpredictable weather or the traffic in Union Square, there’s always something to keep us on our toes. But lately, residents have been dealing with an unexpected challenge: coyotes. Yes,...
What If Employees Could Vote for CEOs?
A Radical, Yet Surprisingly Logical Idea Picture this: It’s Election Day at your company. Ballots in hand, employees from every corner of the organization line up to cast their votes—not for the latest office snack or Friday’s playlist, but for their next CEO. Sound...
The Fed’s Soft Landing Act – Cue the Applause, Please
Well, folks, it looks like the Federal Reserve has finally pulled off the economic equivalent of a gymnast sticking the landing after a quadruple backflip. That’s right, we’re talking about a "soft landing" – not just a myth whispered about by optimistic economists at...
Is Your Business Ready for the Corporate Tax Roller Coaster? Buckle Up!
So, there I was, enjoying my morning coffee and catching up on the latest tax policy news (because that’s what we CFOs do for fun, right?), when I got a call from a fellow CFO. Let’s call him "Taxus Maximus." He sounded more panicked than a cat during a vacuum cleaner...