I do love a good 90’s pun. Now back to business. I was recently asked about my thoughts on transformation. How do I think about it? What does it take to transform an organization? What are the key steps and KPIs? These are great questions. Transformations are BEASTs and if the tactical process and people…
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Unit Economics – Why the hell should I care?
Unit level economics matter. They matter a lot. If you don’t know what they are, please take a look at this article I found via a quick google search. Toby Clarence-Smith, the author, does a fantastic job of describing the concept. I won’t go into detail about what unit level economics are or how to…
Just what the world needs…. another business blog
Ouch! This is what I heard from a friend. But he is sharp and tells me how it is…so I respect his opinion. And he is right! Why should anyone listen to another voice telling them “leaders say “we” instead of “I”” “Leaders lead by example” “Your people are your greatest asset” Frankly there are…
Go Back to Where You Came From
I’ve heard this phrase a lot growing up. I was born in Ukraine – the Soviet Union really – and when I came to Chicago as a 7 year old, I wasn’t given an inch. My family came to the U.S. with $1,000 in cash and $15,000 in debt across two parents, two kids, four…