Author Archives: Stan

Visiting Berlin

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Stan

A few years ago I visited Berlin for a business meeting.  First time to the city. I grew up during the Cold War, which was always threatening to heat up.  We hunkered under our wooden school desks to prepare for … Continue reading →

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No lying, no faking, no hiding

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Stan

This mantra is catching on at WD-40 Company, thanks to our Chief, I mean CEO, Garry Ridge.  At our company, we strive for transparency and truth, which is the foundation for trust in any relationship.  Transparency and truth are also … Continue reading →

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The guru syndrome

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Stan

When a new “thought leader” or “leadership guru” enters our collective awareness, it’s usually because their messages resonate with our hopes, fears and needs of the time.  In this era of “viral” speed in social media, a nobody can become … Continue reading →

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Note to Self [Guest Essay from Serra Sewitch-Posey] Dear Serra, Remember when you used to do that thing where you would say “Hi Serra” out loud sometimes when you found yourself alone in a room? It always spooked you, to … Continue reading →

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Stan | Comments Off on Note to self