Erik Christensen
High Roller
Some of you may not know about the newest addition to the Las Vegas Skyline…the “High Roller” Ferris wheel. I’ve been corrected…
“Get Some…”
This is my 19th newsletter and several people have asked why it is called “Get some…”. Well this is the perfect topic…
War on Waste
Several years ago the Air Force put out a memo called “War on Waste”. This was an attempt to connect Lean Six…
GM’s Culture
Let’s talk a bit more about GM and the faulty ignition switch. During last year’s congressional testimony Mary Barra admits she doesn’t…
Total Recalls
OMG Becky! There is totally like a new automotive recall like every week (my best valley girl accent). Seriously, I am truly…
Jedi Mind Trick
I recently stumbled upon a study from U. of San Diego about creativity. Not the typical how people can be creative or…
Wolf of Wall Street
Recently my wife and I had our “Date night”; movie and drinks. We saw the movie “Wolf of Wall Street”, for those…
Bottom Line Up Front
BLUF: This essay discusses an email format that can greatly reduce the amount of time you spend reading emails. Do you receive…
Gettysburg address
November 2013 marked the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. As I watch the PBS special on his historical speech I…
Experience Required…or is it?
As I scour employment websites almost all positions have an “experience” requirement. We all recognize the value of experience; but is it…