Tribal Memory
Tribal Memory
What a treat it has been to spend a few days with a group of young process engineers; sharing lessons learned alongside other gear industry veterans is more fun than
A Calling, Not a Job
In driving around my new hometown, I am struck by the grandeur of some of the older homes and buildings. Oil City, Pennsylvania was once home to giant oil companies
Good, Better, and Best
Setting up in a new location requires far more shopping than I am used to. Daily trips to the home improvement store will continue for the foreseeable future, and probably
Relocation Time
Today I moved for the seventh time in my career. It is the first time on my tab though so I am probably paying more attention to the process than
Mastercam 2018 Focuses on Efficiency and Speed
Mastercam 2018 was recently introduced at EASTEC where attendees were impressed with the tools the software has available to get parts off the machine faster. Gear Technology caught up with
Reconsidering Unwritten Rules
The recent brawl in baseball reminded me that despite the ability to Google almost anything, many people are unpleasantly surprised by the “unwritten” rules in some activities. We, as a
A Lesson Learned and Acted On
I have been getting lots of windshield time this year between business travel, house hunting, relocation, and even a few days of vacation. Our fabulous Interstate Highway System makes long
Leadership in the Ranks
As a history buff, certain dates stick in my mind and prompt reflection when they roll around. I first learned about D-Day when they showed The Longest Day, the now
Leadership in Action
I was a Boy Scout in my youth and served in a variety of leadership positions as an adult. One of the important skills — drilled into us as boys,
Leadership or Management?
My last post mentioned the big changes in the gear industry during my 47 year tenure, and the importance of visionary leadership. I have come to understand that leadership is
