May 12, 2020

Hey Gang,

It’s time for another Pulse Check, our second survey since COVID-19 descended like a swarm of locusts. The first Pulse Check was waaaaaaay back on March 26. Amazing how much (and how little) can happen in a month and a half. Back in the day, only 25% of you experienced an exposed employee, and 64% of you said you would not hire – or aren’t sure if you could hire – an executive you’ve only met virtually. You were feeling mostly anxious, tired, curious and focused. We are very interested to learn if the dial has moved on these and other questions. We have also surveyed colleagues in the EU, so we can compare data across both continents. Can you please take five minutes to complete this survey?

News & Resources

• California State U. System Will Conduct Most Fall Classes Online – wow… probably the first of many such announcements impacting higher education

• Seattle’s Leaders Let Scientists Take the Lead. New York’s Did Not – “being approximately right most of the time is better than being precisely right occasionally”

• The truth the government doesn't want you to know about shelter in place

Food Fight – send me yours!

I just love the color-composition of this beautiful plate from Blake Wise, CEO of Novome Biotechnologies!

Chef’s comments: “Halibut with a lemon-butter emulsion on a bed of mashed potatoes with organic green beans. In the background, the remnants of a charcuterie board appetizer. As requested by the clearly spoiled 18-year-old.”

Little Levity

• The COVID-19 Horserace – called in real time… you’ll laugh because we’re too tired for anything else (warning: bad language at the end)

• Dr. Seuss Raps over Dr. Dre Beats – this is one of the best things I’ve seen in a long time

• Ludacris Llama Llama Red Pajama Freestyle – but WAIT! Ludacris and MORE llama action set to rap tunes!?

Be well (and please don’t forget to complete this survey),

Jackie