The disquiet https://thedisquiet.com/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:02:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://thedisquiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cropped-Copia-de-Copia-de-Copia-de-Las-Noticias-17-32x32.png The disquiet https://thedisquiet.com/ 32 32 noCopyright 2006 David Schoof All Rights Reservedmen,s,issues,,men,s,coaching,,coaching,,life,coaching,,midlife,crisis,,career,,new,directions,,executive,coaching,,ceo,coaching,,baby,boomers,,midlife,crisis,coaching,,midlife,coachingA podcast helping men who feel something missing in their lives. Tune in for articles of interest, coaching tips and relevant information to help you work towards having a full and good life. You can leave comments and ask questions back at the blog at www.thedisquiet.com/index.php. And you can find additional resources and services at www.thedisquiet.com.A podcast helping men who feel something missing in their lives. Tune in for articles of interest, coaching tips and relevant information to help you work towards having a full and good life. You can leave comments and ask questions back at the blog at wwDave Schoofdave@thedisquiet.comDave Schoof Beyond philanthropy: CSR for energy and mobility in German cities https://thedisquiet.com/beyond-philanthropy-csr-for-energy-and-mobility-in-german-cities/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:56:56 +0000 https://thedisquiet.com/beyond-philanthropy-csr-for-energy-and-mobility-in-german-cities/ Germany’s dense network of industrial cities — historically centered on steel, chemicals, and automotive manufacturing — is a critical front in meeting national climate goals. Companies headquartered and operating in places like the Ruhr area, Stuttgart, Wolfsburg, Hamburg, and Leipzig are expanding corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs that go beyond philanthropy to accelerate energy efficiency […]

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]]> dave@thedisquiet.com (Dave Schoof) Education and wildlife: Botswana’s CSR success stories https://thedisquiet.com/education-and-wildlife-botswanas-csr-success-stories/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:32:32 +0000 https://thedisquiet.com/education-and-wildlife-botswanas-csr-success-stories/ Botswana sits at the intersection of rapid socio-economic development and extraordinary biodiversity. With a population of roughly 2.6 million and an economy historically driven by diamond mining, the country has diversified in recent decades into tourism, financial services, telecommunications, and conservation-linked enterprises. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Botswana’s services sector—particularly tourism, finance, and telecommunications—has become […]

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]]> dave@thedisquiet.com (Dave Schoof) Revolutionizing health monitoring with digital biomarkers https://thedisquiet.com/revolutionizing-health-monitoring-with-digital-biomarkers/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:43:43 +0000 https://thedisquiet.com/revolutionizing-health-monitoring-with-digital-biomarkers/ Digital biomarkers are objective, quantifiable physiological and behavioral data collected through digital devices such as smartphones, wearable sensors, and connected medical tools. Unlike traditional biomarkers, which often rely on laboratory tests or in-clinic measurements, digital biomarkers are generated continuously in real-world settings. They capture signals like heart rhythm, physical activity, sleep patterns, voice characteristics, typing […]

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]]> dave@thedisquiet.com (Dave Schoof) Strategic capital allocation: how boards make choices for value https://thedisquiet.com/strategic-capital-allocation-how-boards-make-choices-for-value/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:43:43 +0000 https://thedisquiet.com/strategic-capital-allocation-how-boards-make-choices-for-value/ Boards prioritize capital allocation by weighing three competing uses of cash: buybacks, dividends, and growth investments. The objective is to maximize long-term shareholder value while preserving financial resilience. Decisions are shaped by strategy, valuation, cash flow durability, balance sheet strength, tax considerations, and investor expectations. Effective boards treat allocation as a dynamic process rather than […]

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]]> dave@thedisquiet.com (Dave Schoof) Consistent execution: what investors seek in management teams https://thedisquiet.com/consistent-execution-what-investors-seek-in-management-teams/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:19:19 +0000 https://thedisquiet.com/consistent-execution-what-investors-seek-in-management-teams/ Financial statements reveal what a company has achieved, but they rarely explain how those results were produced or whether they can be sustained. Investors who aim to compound capital over long horizons therefore look beyond income statements and balance sheets to assess management quality. This assessment blends qualitative judgment with observable evidence about leadership behavior, […]

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]]> dave@thedisquiet.com (Dave Schoof) The true meaning of an outfit https://thedisquiet.com/the-true-meaning-of-an-outfit/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:30:30 +0000 https://thedisquiet.com/the-true-meaning-of-an-outfit/ The term outfit is a versatile word in the English language, encompassing a variety of meanings across different contexts. Its primary connotation is rooted in the world of fashion, where it refers to a set of clothes worn together, often designed to be complementary or coordinated. The concept of an outfit can vary significantly based […]

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