Every year the ant colony of a tiny island are forced to hand over their midsummer grain to a marauding band of grasshoppers, led by the evil Hopper (voiced by Kevin Spacey). Worker ant Flik (Dave Foley) sets off to get help from the big city, where he mistakes a troupe of circus bugs for fierce warriors. After being fired by their ringmaster, P.T. Flea (John Ratzenberger), the bugs accompany Flik back to his home, thinking that he is a talent scout. When all becomes clear, they are less than happy at the prospect of fighting off Hopper and his gang!

Smashing Silos delves deep into both the analytical and political aspects of transforming a business. Crafted as a novel, Smashing Silos is an enjoyable read that illustrates the data-driven approaches necessary to make sound decisions, and the interpersonal challenges inherent in implementing them. Drawing on his extensive experience with Fortune 100 clients, the author brings real business challenges to life with accurate character depictions and rich data sets. The scenarios will resonate with any corporate veteran, and the lessons apply to businesses large and small alike.