03/19/13

On the Job Training — OJT — we can’t afford it

Big Red Car here.  Beautiful day in the ATX and a day to count our blessings.  Thank you, God.  Thank you, Texas.

So The Boss is chatting with one of his VMI classmates who is running for Lt Gov in Virginia and that gets him thinking about the quality of leadership and the dangers of learning on the job — OJT. Continue reading

03/17/13

Hardee’s — does sex sell hamburgers?

Big Red Car here.  Well, SXSW is winding down and Austin is just beginning to recover.  It was a great time.  Austin only has one Hardee’s hamburger joint and The Boss does in fact eat there from time to time.

But does The Boss eat more hamburgers because of those sexy hamburger ads?  And does sex sell burgers and charbroiled cod?

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03/15/13

Old Economy >>> New Economy Transformation — Planning

Big Red Car here.  Up early to cope with SXSW here in the ATX.  Some folks attending SXSW want to take a drive through the Hill Country for some BBQ tonight and I am hoping to get the nod.  I love a good roll through the Hill Country on a Spring night.

Yes, folks, it is almost Spring here in Texas.  The azaleas are just coming out and it is wonderful.

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03/15/13

Brainstorming Graphic

Big Red Car here.  Up early in hopes of getting some SXSW action today and a hard ride through the Hill Country.  A Big Red Car can dream, no?

Earlier this week, we spoke about a bit of brainstorming.  The Boss found an old graphic he had done some time ago and wanted me to share it with you.

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