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The World’s Longest Interview
What if recruiting doesn’t begin with a job posting? What if it begins years earlier? Elite athletes aren't discovered the day they sign a contract. Scouts, coaches,...
Bridging the Gap: How Quality Drives Meaningful Technology Adoption in Manufacturing
As manufacturing continues its digital transformation, one thing is clear: the greatest barriers to success aren’t technical—they’re human. From AI-enabled inspection...
What I’ve Been Seeing Lately – And Why It Matters in 2026
Illumination before acceleration Over the past year, I’ve noticed a recurring pattern—both personally and professionally. When things feel stuck, most of us...
Could Tariff Volatility Derail Santa’s Sleigh in 2025?
In a surprising turn of events, Santa Claus, CEO of Santa’s Workshop, Inc., found himself facing another logistical nightmare in 2025—and this time, it wasn’t just...
From Gatekeeper to Guide: The New Role of Quality in Automotive Launches
In today’s high-stakes automotive environment, launching a new product—whether an EV platform or an internal component redesign—is more than just an engineering...
Why Supervisor Training is Essential in Automotive Manufacturing
In automotive manufacturing, the performance of your plant often depends less on your equipment and more on the people running it. At the center of it all are your...
Training Without Tracks? Why Leadership Must Lead the Way
My son-in-law is a railroad enthusiast. He devours books on rail history, collects memorabilia, and once worked at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay. Thanks to...
The Hard Part of Job Promotions
About two months ago I was promoted from Sr. Consultant to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of The Luminous Group. It was an exciting step in my career. It was fun to see...
Ghosts and Goblins in FMEA
With the weather cooling in Michigan, I'd like to share a spooky tale of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Only don’t be FRIGHTENED! ... but it might send a...
ASQ World Conference on Quality and Improvement
In May 2023, I had the opportunity to attend the 2023 World Conference on Quality and Improvement in Philadelphia and participate...