The Turnaround Formula, with Neil Lansing-EP 256
Today I’m talking to a guy who believes every company needs to be built to last—not just to flip. Neil Lansing is a turnaround specialist who left private equity to bet his own money on small, underperforming businesses. He’s taken companies from 18 employees to over 400. From $2 million
The Retirement Question
Is retirement a curse or a blessing? Obviously, there is no single answer to the question. I have answered the question for myself without a
Hiring Line
The Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA) Tech Conference just ended, and I had a chance to talk to many of the stalwarts in the machining
Profilometer
I’m writing this blog in my new favorite Starbucks in Flossmoor, Illinois. All of the employees are African American women. I am one of three
Rocket Men
I’ve always thought space travel was cool and interesting, particularly as a kid, but I seldom romanticized it like so many other people do. I
Current Change
How do you deal with change? I’m talking BIG CHANGE. Existential change in the way you do business. We are witnessing it being played out
A Patient’s Perspective
Today I get to do my twenty-first straight day of radiation treatment. Don’t feel sorry for me at all, this is my fortunate opportunity to