For years, Six Flags hasn’t just leaned on DC Comics… it’s also leaned heavily on another crutch that’s far less defensible: Reusing the exact same coaster names across multiple parks within their chain. On paper, this might seem harmless as names like the following sound strong, are marketable, and easy to remember: They’re bold! They’re […]
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Philanthropy: I Cannot Take It with Me
There was a moment of clarity… that came when I realized the truth about my situation in the world. I cannot take my possessions or monies with me when I leave this world. For me, that realization was profound as I have no children to inherit my estate, with no family waiting in the wings. […]
Operationalizing the Future
Project Leaders Don’t Run Operations… We Enable Them! I have found that one of the most misunderstood aspects of project leadership is where my responsibility ends and operations begins. I am often deeply embedded in the project work, collaborating closely with teams, collecting requirements from stakeholders, solving bugs or issues in real time, and helping […]
Eliminating Super Hero Coaster Confusion
For dozens of years, Six Flags has leaned heavily on DC Comics to anchor its roller coaster lineups. On paper, it makes perfect sense, since they are paying millions to do so. These are all globally recognizable characters, built‑in storytelling, and an easy way to market rides without having to explain what they really are. […]
Understanding Aspect Ratios in Televisions, Movies, and More
After spending nearly two decades around the consumer electronics industry, from the early days of CRT (cathode ray tube) TVs (televisions) to today’s sleek flat panels, I’ve learned that one of the most misunderstood topics on the sales floor is something deceptively simple: Aspect Ratios. Customers would often ask the following. The answer almost always […]