Fractional Friday

Newsletter May 30, 2025

TRIVIA QUESTION

Which animal can sleep standing up but only dreams when lying down?

a) Elephant
b) Horse
c) Giraffe
d) Kangaroo

Check your answer at the bottom of the newsletter.

People Follow Structure: How Less Hierarchy Changes the Workforce

Switching to self-managed teams and giving workers more freedom usually leads to better engagement and performance. However, not every employee is happy with these changes. So, how much do changes in company structure affect whether people want to join or stay?

In this edition:

🤝 5 Keys to Building an Attractive Business for Potential Buyers
📚 The Science & Art of Longevity
🤷🏻‍♀️ When You’re Asked to Meet Impossible Goals

HBR: When You’re Asked to Meet Impossible Goals

Change isn’t something that happens once in a while anymore—it’s happening all the time. These days, employees face five times more planned changes than they did ten years ago. When you add unrealistic goals on top of that, it’s no surprise that people start feeling worn out, lose motivation, and struggle to get things done. This is what we call “change fatigue.”

Leaders who set impossible goals usually aren’t bad at making decisions—they just don’t push back because they’re afraid it might cause problems for them.

5 Keys to Building an Attractive Business for Potential Buyers

An experienced entrepreneur looks back on his journey and shares important tips on how to build a business that buyers will want. It’s also key to put together the right team and create systems that can grow with your business without losing what makes it special.

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Peter Attia | Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity | Talks at Google

In this video, Peter Attia, MD, the founder of Early Medical, talks about his book Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. The book challenges common ideas about aging and offers a fresh way to prevent chronic diseases and stay healthy for longer. Peter shares his experience as a doctor and expert in living longer, healthier lives.

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TRIVIA ANSWER

The answer is Answer: b) Horse

Horses are amazing—they can catch some serious Z’s while standing up, which helps them stay alert to danger. But here’s the twist: they only enter the deep sleep stage where dreaming happens when they lie down. So next time you see a horse just chilling on its feet, remember it’s resting but not quite dreaming yet!

That’s a wrap!

Best regards,
Sue Mysko, Fractional Powerhouse
Founder, Hire A Fractional and FractionalOS

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