April 16, 2020

Hi Gang,

I realized something terrifying today. I have been unintentionally producing the world’s most boring reality TV show, right here in my house. Hours and hours of me making idle chit-chat, speculating about things I know nothing about, yelling at my cats, drinking on camera... just terrible television. It’s essentially like every other reality show I’ve seen.

Despite the monotonous captivity, it’s been really heartwarming to hear from all of you. And thankfully, our search team is still busy, which is good news for our sector. While some companies will have to make tough decisions due to extended timelines and fundraising constraints, others are just starting to ramp. I’m actively working with several well-capitalized companies looking for CEOs, CFOs and CBOs, for example. If you are concerned about your current circumstance and looking around corners, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

News & Resources

• RRA: 10 Lessons Driving Leadership Performance and Development in a Crisis – relevant for employees at all levels

• Why Specific Positive Feedback is So Important – useful at any time, but even more so when morale is challenged

• McKinsey: Winning against COVID-19: The implications for biopharma – helpful guidance on planning ahead (more relevant to big pharma, but valuable nonetheless)

• SafeGraph Provides CDC and 1000+ Organizations With Data to Fight the COVID-19 Crisis

News from the Community

• Woebot isn’t the only company that onboarded a CEO during this madness. Here’s a post from the new CEO of UNITY about his experience.

Food Fight – I’m starting to get impressive entries from past winners… don’t let them lap you! Send me yours!

Overachiever Rekha Hemrajani sent three beautiful shots of her masterpieces!

Chef’s comments: Chicken Marsala with mushrooms and basil, homemade mac and cheese with gruyere, and coffee-flavored flan!

Overheard

• ‘You can either have a nice day or you can help your child with his math homework. You can’t have both.’

• ‘Are you one of those people who is having challenges with, you know… grooming’? ‘Challenge? This is an opportunity!’

A Little Levity

Be well,

Jackie