Fractional Friday

February 7, 2025

TRIVIA QUESTION

What was Walt Disney afraid of?

A) Clowns

B) Heights

C) Mice

D) Dogs

Check your answer at the bottom of the newsletter.

The CEO As Elite Athlete: What Business Leaders Can Learn From Modern Sports

The role of a CEO is a 24/7 commitment to navigating a dynamic and complex world. They are tasked with addressing a continuous stream of problems and potential threats, typically with limited information and constant oversight.

To thrive in this increasingly challenging environment, CEOs must cultivate new habits of mind, body, and spirit.

In this edition:
🚀 PODCAST: Employment Is Changing Forever
👨🏻‍💻 7 Habits to Stay Focused in a World Full of Distractions
👎🏼 These Subtle Mistakes Make People Dislike You

PODCAST: Employment Is Changing Forever

CEO and best-selling author Deborah Perry Piscione tells HBR that new technology is transforming jobs into AI-assisted, decentralized, and sometimes autonomous workforces.

Learn more about this new reality and how changing our mindset and learning new skills can help you get ready for it.

7 Habits to Stay Focused in a World Full of Distractions

Getting interrupted, whether by outside things or by our distractions, isn't unusual anymore – it's how we work now. So how can you get better at paying attention and staying focused? 

Here are seven easy tips to help you cut down on interruptions and concentrate better.

Body Language Expert: Stop Using This, It’s Making People Dislike You, So Are These Subtle Mistakes!

In this video, the founder of ‘Science of People’ Vanessa Van Edwards shares her personal journey of overcoming social awkwardness and loneliness, highlighting the challenges faced in social interactions and the desire to connect with others.

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TRIVIA ANSWER

The answer is C) Mice.

Believe it or not, Walt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse, was reportedly afraid of mice! This might seem ironic, given that Mickey Mouse is one of his most iconic characters. However, it shows that sometimes our fears and creations can coexist in interesting ways.

It's a great example of how personal experiences and phobias can influence our work, even if it might not seem obvious at first glance. In business, understanding and leveraging our personal strengths and challenges can sometimes lead to innovative solutions and unexpected successes.ests of time, successful businesses often find ways to adapt and endure challenges. By focusing on quality and maintaining a strong foundation, your business too can thrive long-term.

That’s a wrap!

Best regards,
Sue Mysko
Founder of Hire A Fractional and a Fractional Powerhouse

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