Chiefer Madness

“The first order of business was a microdose, 0.25 milligrams, of psilocybin (the main psychedelic substance found in hallucinogenic mushrooms), which was child’s play compared with the dosages they would take the next day … ‘Who feels nervous about tomorrow?’ Mr. Rodgers asked. Three hands shot into the air. ‘Guess what’s on the other side of fear?’ he said. ‘Love. Always.'” Well, that and a potentially nasty hangover. Psychedelics have long been gaining popularity in the business world, and that includes chief executive officers. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. CEOs need something to do when they’re not at Burning Man. But the movement is about more than just tripping. In what is perhaps the most counter countercultural trend of all time, executives are using psychedelics to become more effective and efficient leaders. (If you think this sounds extreme, you should hear what news curators are hitting these days.) NYT (Gift Article): The C.E.O.s Are Tripping. Can Psychedelics Help the C-Suite? Turn on, tune in, drop me a line and let’s do lunch.