Author Archives: Stan

This is the moment we saved America

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Stan

[THIS ESSAY REPRESENTS MY OWN OPINIONS, AND DOES NOT REFLECT THE POSITION OR VIEWS OF WD-40 COMPANY, NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR STAKEHOLDERS.] I listened to the Democratic convention this week. With each speech, each testimony, I began to … Continue reading →

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D&I

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Stan

There’s a critical point in the evolution of an idea, an effort, a program and even a career field when the description of it is condensed into an acronym. The reason for it is that when language begins to refer … Continue reading →

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The great pandemic experiment

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Stan

This is a once-in-a-century field study. So many elements are being tested. The virus’ hypothesis is that it can procreate in the population of the human species at the balanced rate of transmission and mortality that ensures it will survive. … Continue reading →

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Never waste a good crisis

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Stan

I heard our CEO, Garry Ridge, say this and it struck me as a good, catchy reminder that there is value we can sometimes overlook in challenging times.  Every time I hear him say it, I learn something new about … Continue reading →

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