Take the Gold for Problem Solving — Olympic Style

Photo by Zdeněk Macháček on Unsplash This blog often shares perspectives on innovation and leadership, traits we see in spades during the Olympics. As this Winter Olympics unfolds in China, though, let’s discuss the awesome problem-solving skills of the Olympians and what we can apply to…


Aaron Rodgers: The QB & Creativity, Innovation and Evolution        

Photo by Riley McCullough on Unsplash With the American football (not Fußball) season coming to an end towards the playoffs, there are many articles about who will win, etc.  My focus, however, is on creativity, innovation, and evolution. According to Conor Orr, in a Sports Illustrated…


Wish You Enough: Looking Ahead to 2022

Do you know The Fabulous Thunderbirds? They describe themselves as “a quintessential American band.” They have been performing their “distinctive and powerful sound” since 1974. One of my favorite songs is “Tuff Enuff.” The “enough” theme is the focus of my blog looking back at 2021 and looking ahead…


Circular Economy and Sustainable Travel to St Kitts 

Photo by Josh Duncan on Unsplash I have been recently writing again about the circular economy. My readers may remember by blog about  the Beer Industry and Sustainable Water with a Cherry Stout. Well, as much as I like a cold beer, I also like to practice yoga and run on the beach. With…


Circular Economy and Closing the Loop in Case Studies    

  Photo by Nadine Shaabana on Unsplash Recently I blogged about how to address Circular Economy considerations in engineering and applied science settings and how companies too can learn to adapt. It is fast becoming a necessity as industry recognizes the criticality of a holistic…