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Hidden Figures & Providing Value

I went to see the movie, "Hidden Figures" last weekend and really enjoyed it!  It was an uplifting story about what perseverance can achieve.  Three brilliant African American women were the brains behind the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit at a time when women, let alone [...]

2024-05-19T22:44:44-07:00January 13, 2017|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking|Tags: |

Technical Innovation & Japan’s Bullet Train

While in Japan last week, I had the opportunity to ride the bullet train three times - and, even waited to go back to Tokyo from Mt. Fuji to see it whiz past since you cannot see it in action in Tokyo as a terminal station - simply amazing [...]

2024-05-21T22:38:17-07:00November 17, 2016|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Innovation|Tags: , , |

Unique New Zealand Style Cooperation

Are you creative and cooperative?  It might come in quite handy when trying to solve a "work problem" you've had for quite a while (or even think of an innovative new approach) if you emptied your mind to see what new ideas came to you.
2024-06-17T21:17:08-07:00June 15, 2016|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking|Tags: , , |

Turning Mistakes into “Good”

March 23, 2016 I frequently speak to groups about how we must celebrate mistakes. No one will innovate if they are afraid of being hit over the head if they make a mistake. Unfortunately, it occurs more frequently than imaginable! Yet only those leaders who encourage innovation will thrive [...]

Innovation Awards Recognize Inland Empire Manufacturers at MCIE Summit.

Originally published on ExpertClick on March 10, 2016 Submissions are due March 15 for the most inventive and resourceful Inland Empire manufacturers to participate in E=mc2 Innovation Awards. Winners will be recognized among their peers and the media at the 5th Annual Manufacturers' Summit, April 26th at the Ontario [...]

2024-06-16T18:53:37-07:00March 10, 2016|Categories: Innovation, Manufacturing, Press Releases|Tags: , |

How Creativity Matters

February 29, 2016 This weekend, I went to a "paint your pet" event at the Purple Easel. You'll see my handiwork below of my cat, Smokey. Whether this looks like Smokey is debatable; however, it reminded me of the value of creativity. The teacher encouraged the class to use [...]

2023-09-17T14:37:22-07:00February 29, 2016|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking|Tags: , , |

The Pope & Visionary Leaders

September 21, 2015 As the pope heads to the U.S. for the first time, there will be significant buzz and conversation. Pope Francis is certainly making a splash with almost every move. From what I see, non-Catholics and Catholics alike are interested in what he'll do next - and [...]

2020-10-02T21:53:57-07:00September 21, 2015|Categories: I've Been Thinking|Tags: , , , |
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