What I read this week...

A new framework ties human capital management to company valuation, Canada is trying to hoover up US H-1B talent, and how companies are trying to retain their most important individuals with cash.

What I read this week...

The impact of doctors' age on patient outcomes, when we peak physically and mentally is individuals, and the concerning rise in mortality rates when private equity firms acquire nursing homes.

What I read this week...

The US labor market shows strength in unexpected places, how the bald eagle was chosen as America's emblem of Freedom, and water crises across the globe.

Retreat

Robinhood faces turbulent tides as the current rate environment, macroeconomic conditions, and waning day-trading enthusiasm put its once celebrated market prowess to the test.

Riding Off A Cliff?

What to look for when Peloton reports earnings on August 25.

Less Thinking, More Doing

A quick thought on the best advice to receive, Robinhood's college recruitment, Zoom booths, and government oversight of TikTok and videogames.

Corner Office

Gangsters get corner offices. Plus, Amazon paying for college and the impending end of the American car dealership.

Concessions & Market Share

A quick take on the idea that competing for market share requires making concessions.

Ambiguity & Audacity

Ambiguity is a killer of motivation and innovation. Be audacious.

Basketball

Like our middle school basketball team, companies are artificial constructs built and maintained by individuals.

Table Stakes

The idea of taking aspects of a lifestyle off the table for a consumer is the future of branding.