“I am often asked about attributes of growth or success that we have experienced, and I almost always respond with the following perspective. We could be the best at what we do with the best people and the best culture, but if what we do is not accurately focused on the right secular trends we will not succeed. Some things are obvious—demographics, ecommerce, housing crisis, workforce flexibility—and developing strategies and capabilities to capitalize on these trends is the most important thing we can do. Working with RCLCO enhanced my ability to focus on the long game, on where we should be many years from now without constraint as to where we are today. To look carefully at our platform, our people, our competitive strengths and apply these against where the world is likely to be in the future. To better articulate this across our organization, to engage our people in this discussion, and to become part of the changes necessary to achieve a future state attractive to the people that work here. I was introduced to Gadi five years ago, and had previously met Charlie working on a market research project where his knowledge and expertise was palpable. Together they have helped me work through constraints in my thinking to unlock opportunity across our organization. They have become valued advisors, including me in their broader business engagement, establishing new relationships, and providing me with ongoing intellectual content and ideas. They have become good friends and I am grateful for their presence in my life.”
