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Those who can run a half-marathon, do. Those that support the runners, come out and hold cool signs. I try and run and along the way take pics of the coolness.
Had a memorable time of my life. Life was much easier, happier and stress-free. :)
My school: DAV Khagual, Patna
I am going to have to suck it up and do my first eye chip change on this one...those eyes are just scary!!
Those are metalic fish, positioned to suggest jumping from the canal water. Photo is HDR post processed with some touchup with Adobe Lightroom.
For those of you who have always wanted to see underneath. This is the way the vehicle landed after rolling over 3-4 times.
When the World Bank invited me to keynote on the future of manufacturing, they made one thing crystal clear: they wanted me to flip the script - paint of picture of opportunity, not disruption. Think about it - in the industry, everyone's been talking about disruption, what I could call "automation anxiety," global competition, new young upstarts, and relentless volatility - aka economic whiplash.
But here's the thing - despite all the big change trends on the horizon, they're rocket fuel for those who know how to harness them. With that in mind, I just put together a little Website that details my manufacturing keynotes - the type of thing I did for this group. It's over at manufacturing.jimcarroll.com. I highlight these trends at the top of the page:
“Collapsing product lifecycles. Artificial intelligence. The connectivity of the Industrial Internet of Things. Mass customization. Digitization, robotics, and the cloud. Design based on crowd thinking. Rapid prototyping and deployment. Faster time to market. 3D printing / additive manufacturing. Are you ready for the new world of manufacturing?”
As a manufacturing executive or engineer, you could look at all those things and see a threat - but the real magic is if you instead see them as opportunities. I don't know if you have ever looked at it, but check one of the highlighted images on the home page of my Web site.
That's the essence of my thinking, and that's what I shared at this event and many others. My manufacturing keynote description goes as follows:
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While popular media and opportunistic politicians portray a picture of a sector in crisis, smart manufacturing executives are furiously busy with innovation, reinventing their capabilities, processes, and business models using advanced ideas, materials, methodologies, and technologies.
The reality of manufacturing today is that there is a big opportunity that comes from aligning with fast-paced trends. What a time for innovation opportunity, and for insight from a great keynote that really puts all of these trends into perspective.
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All of the trends sweeping the manufacturing sector represent an opportunity. They represent possibilities for reinvention, transformation, and innovation. And they are out there, just waiting to be grabbed. They are within the margin of possibility.
That's the mindset everyone needs today. Who are you? Do you see the future around you and see a threat? Or do you see an opportunity?
Here are the ten principles I shared that day, principles that have guided organizations from the factory floor to the boardroom in turning what looks like chaos into pure opportunity:
Velocity is your new best friend - The future isn't waiting around - it's already here and moving at hyperspeed! Success depends on developing organizational reflexes that let you dance with disruption. Remember: in the era of acceleration, the ability to pivot isn't just nice - it's survival!
Chase opportunity - Think of tomorrow this way - every trend is a treasure chest waiting to be unlocked! The real innovators? They're not running from change - they're sprinting toward it with their opportunity radar cranked up to maximum. That's where the big wins happen!
Stay focused on growth. Standing still is moving backward! Your organization needs to be a growth-seeking missile, powered by cutting-edge tech and an unstoppable drive to expand. The future belongs to the fast!
Stop looking back. Your past victories? They mean nothing. They're your biggest threat! The graveyard of business is filled with companies that thought yesterday's wins guaranteed tomorrow's success. Break free from those golden handcuffs of past achievement!
Experiment more. Like I said yesterday - turn your ideas into action - now! Analysis paralysis is the killer of innovation! Get out there and experiment - build that experience portfolio, build your experiential capital. The future rewards the bold experimenters, not the cautious calculators!
Don't be too big all at once. Sure, dream up those game-changing innovations, but start with quick wins and then scale at light speed. The future doesn't wait for perfect - it rewards the rapid!
Inject some urgency into your DNA. Comfort zones are death zones! Push your teams to make gutsy decisions based on instinct and insight. Spreadsheet paralysis is so yesterday!
Unleash your innovation heroes. Traditional hierarchies are fossils in the age of disruption! Create an environment where every team member is empowered to act fast and smart. Find those who think differently and who dare to do things.
Be relentless on what's next. Monitor trends and follow ideas. Study bold thinkers. Follow me!
Radiate relentless optimism. Economic turbulence? That's your launchpad to greatness! The future belongs to those who see opportunities in chaos and possibilities in disruption. Get excited - the future is fantastic - but only if you make it so.
Do you know what happened after that keynote? Manufacturing leaders from across Asia and Africa didn't just leave with notes - they left with a fire in their eyes. Some of the follow-up emails I received in the months after were wonderful to read!
Because when you reframe disruption as an opportunity, something magical happens: fear turns into fuel.
And that's exactly what the team at the World Bank / International Development Corporation was looking for.
Do you have the same mindset?
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Original post: jimcarroll.com/2025/02/daily-inspiration-chasing-innovati...
Maj Gen. Susan A. Davidson, commanding general of the 8th TSC, hosted an "All Hands Brief" for those Soldiers , DA Civilians, and Family members that work on Ft. Shafter. The event included a presentation from Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), Davidson presented awards to Soldiers and Civilians for their achievements, and some received 8th TSC coins for their excellent work and going above and beyond.
The Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex is among the oldest largely intact Christian church buildings in England still in regular use, dating from the 7th century.
The Chapel is assumed to be that of "Ythanceaster" (Bede, book III, chapter XXII), originally constructed as an Anglo-Celtic Church for the East Saxons in 654 AD by St Cedd, astride the ruins of the abandoned Roman fort of Othona. The current structure was most likely built around 660-662AD, incorporating the Roman bricks and stones. Cedd travelled south from Lindisfarne to spread Christianity at the behest of Sigeberht the Good, then King of the East Saxons, in 653AD and returned the next year having been ordained as a Bishop in order to build this Chapel and probably others too. Following the death of St Cedd in October 664 from plague, the Chapel became part of the Diocese of London.
No further record exists of the Chapel's use until 1442 when the local clergy reported to the Bishop of London that it had been expanded slightly, with a small tower above the porch with a bell in it. However, they did not know of its origins and it was unusable, having been burnt. It was repaired and returned to regular use alongside the parish church in Bradwell-on-Sea until at least the Tudor period (1500s) before falling into disuse as a church again and being used as a barn - the position of the wide barn doorway, now filled in, can be seen on the south side of the nave.
In 1920 it was restored and reconsecrated as a chapel. It is a Grade I listed building.
The Serving Those Who Serve fair connected veterans with job, education, and benefit opportunities at USC and in greater LA.
My two other cats...
Melanie is almost 6 years old and is a real lady cat and so, so sweet.
Bartholomeu is 16 months old and is still a baby willing to play all day long. T
hey look a bit alike but it's a coincidence...
I took my camera to work intending to take some photos of nice trees from a square near the office during my lunch hour. I wish... It was a rainy day so I had to stay inside. Arriving home, Melanie and Bartholomeu (we call him Barthô) were my only choice. :D
Those little wind-thingies ( what are they called) are really frequent in Lisbon balconies. Maybe they scare off the pigeons, I love them whatever the reason.