A prioritized checklist for diagnosing why growth has slowed, and how to fix it.| A Smart Bear
"You're so lucky." That's true. There's also decades of sacrifice, emotional turmoil, long hours, perseverance. So… is it lucky?| A Smart Bear
It's easy to explain why any given business will fail. So what? But neither is it wise to totally ignore the critics.| A Smart Bear
Some things appear to be mistakes, but in fact should be celebrated as the expected outcomes of great decisions.| A Smart Bear
Everyone wants change, but doesn't want to change. Though inevitable, change is uncomfortable and exhausting. Manage it with kindness.| A Smart Bear
"Focus" requires saying "no" to most things, but there's a way to do it that allows you to say "yes" exactly when it matters most.| A Smart Bear
These forces make larger companies slower and more difficult to execute, but also more effective when harnessed and leveraged.| A Smart Bear
What is it like to reach the pinnacle of success? Is that where you attain happiness and fulfillment? Or are those found right here, right now.| A Smart Bear
Most so-called "strategies" are vague, wishful thinking, written once and never seen again. Don't do that. These are the characteristics of great strategy.| A Smart Bear
"MVP" is a selfish process, abusing customers so you can "learn." SLC is an alternate philosophy that results in fast, validated learning, that customers love.| A Smart Bear
A novel system for selecting and presenting product KPIs, satisfying not only the product team, but also stakeholders, executives, and customers.| A Smart Bear
A startup is a crucible -- a fiery place that tests your limits, not by probing them but by violently exceeding them, all of the time. It's worth it.| A Smart Bear
We dramatically, repeatedly fail to predict the future. Does that mean "strategy" is senseless? No, it means you need these techniques to navigate a volatile world.| A Smart Bear
Industries commoditize over time, delivering similar products at similar prices resulting in low profit. Moats are the antidote; your strategy must create some.| A Smart Bear