Category Archives: The People

All about the people side of business and life.

Never waste a good crisis

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Stan

I heard our CEO, Garry Ridge, say this and it struck me as a good, catchy reminder that there is value we can sometimes overlook in challenging times.  Every time I hear him say it, I learn something new about … Continue reading →

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Let’s get a grip

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Stan

I have an answer as to why, inexplicably, people are stocking up on toilet paper.  They are waiting hundreds deep in lines to empty the rolls from store shelves. First, we have to remember that humans are wired for mimicry.  … 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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