Fractional Friday

Sep 27, 2024

TRIVIA QUESTION

What is the name of the first banner ad, which appeared on Hotwired.com in 1994?

A) "You Will"
B) "Click Here"
C) "Have You Clicked Yet"
D) "AT&T”

Check your answer at the bottom of the newsletter.

A Bad VC Deal Destroyed My Multimillion-Dollar Company.

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Learn about the key lessons to know before sealing a VC deal. 

… After that, return to this newsletter so we can explore the valuable insights we've discovered for you this week!

In this edition:
🧠 How To Dissolve Work-Life Stress With Awe
🚀 AI Can (Mostly) Outperform Human CEOs
💰 How to Leverage Being an Introvert Leader

AI Can (Mostly) Outperform Human CEOs

Generative AI has shown remarkable potential to surpass human CEOs in strategic decision-making, particularly in data-driven areas such as product design and market optimization. 

In a simulated experiment within the automotive industry, AI models outperformed human participants in terms of market share and profitability.

Learn whether generative AI could take on roles in the C-suite and potentially replace the CEO.

“Wonderbringers”: How To Dissolve Work-Life Stress With Awe

Experiences like admiring a stunning work of art inspire feelings of awe and wonder. Research shows that these emotions can reduce stress, enhance life satisfaction, and strengthen our connections with others. 

Read this article to learn why the author argues that wonder can also be found in our daily lives—and how to weave it into our workplace culture.

How to Leverage Being an Introvert | Simon Sinek

Some of the greatest leaders you've never heard of are introverts. 

The one thing all great leaders have in common is an undying belief in their cause. 

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TRIVIA ANSWER

The answer is D) "AT&T"

In 1994, the first banner ad was for AT&T and had a click-through rate that would make today’s marketers weep with envy—44%! Imagine if it was for pizza; we’d all be clicking like there’s no tomorrow!

That’s a wrap!

Best regards,
Sue Mysko
Founder, Hire A Fractional and Fractional In A Box

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