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The Model T, Modern Cars and Strategy Execution

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

The Model T Ford revolutionized transportation for the common man, making the automobile, and freedom of movement, available to everyone.  One of the key points of the Model T was its simplicity.  It was built for one purpose only, to … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Engineers . . .

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Engineers like to solve problems. If there are no problems handily available, they will create their own problems.  ~Scott Adams (creator of the Dilbert cartoons) Recently I spent some time in Detroit with a client, but had some time to … Continue reading →

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The Leader as Learner . . .

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.                    ~ Peter Drucker Leaders are interesting creatures. They come in all shapes, sizes, colours and … Continue reading →

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ATVs and Strategy Execution

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

The ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle), or Quad Bike as they are commonly known, has revolutionized the world of the outdoorsman. Whether it is hunting, ranching or farm chores, the ATV has become the overwhelming choice for personal transportation and work in … Continue reading →

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Old Dogs, New Tricks, and Management Effectiveness

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

Anyone who stops learning is old, whether 20 or 80.  ~Henry Ford Last month I took the written test for my UK driver’s license.  Now I have been driving since I was 16 years old, that’s nearly 5 decades, and … Continue reading →

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What Ever Happened to Accountability?

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

“It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and money system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning.”  ~Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company. I … Continue reading →

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Are you a valued client or just a job number?

Posted on September 1, 2012 by

It is not the employer who pays the wages. Employers only handle the money. It is the customer who pays the wages.  -Henry Ford I’ve had two very recent interactions with the new generation of entrepreneurs that left me walking … Continue reading →

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Another clue that big banks are doomed . . .

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning. -Henry Ford Over the past several months I have … Continue reading →

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