Author Archives: Stan

The American Dream: Letter to a friend

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Stan

Hi My Friend! Thank you for forwarding the article in the Wall Street Journal, “The American Dream is Alive and Well”, by Michael R. Strain.  In that article, he proposes that the “populist” concern about the demise of the “American … Continue reading →

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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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