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Tony Ripley — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:35:25 -0500

These are great images. This is a good example of what a type of motto I've always liked to use, "Job 1 is to get the job done, but when and where possible you should have as much fun as you can getting the job done."

These bar codes have probably even provided the additional benefit of simply making some shoppers smile in spite of themselves.

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Tony Ripley — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:23:33 -0400

If not for the lost bag, how would you have rated the experience?
I am in agreement with you "pretty packages that are empty". Being forthright with the customer is important and can actually make a difficult experience better for everyone. The example I like to use is from the fast food world.
Certainly we have all experienced entering a speedy-burger,seen people behind the counter, but never been acknowledged and dont know what is going on. I have walked out of places, with family in tow, when it SEEMS no one working there cares if we came in.

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Tony Ripley — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:59:33 -0400

This is exciting at the innovation level, but somewhat disappointing at a practical level. These electrics cars will help to keep discussion up about alternative sources of energy, though I imagine they will also fuel debate about cost. I think everyone has forgotten that people’s incomes are a limited resource too. How many years do I have to drive a new $40k electric car before I start really saving money if I have a paid for car that gets 20 miles to the gallon right now?

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Tony Ripley — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:32:24 -0400

I'll have to admit that when I saw Lego as a referenced company that effectively works their ideas; I knew that Ram Charan was indeed dedicated to innovation and leadership. He is looking at ALL businesses that produce goods and services. Too often some companies get second tier treatment for being a "toy" company or maybe just a publisher of "comics". For instance, it seems to me like Marvel had a lot of different contingents sitting around the table when someone allowed then to think beyond the published page.