Monthly Archives: June 2026

When Confidence Becomes the Problem: The Most Dangerous Step in Problem Solving

A few years ago, a large Midwest-based paint and coatings manufacturer asked me to help them crowdsource a redesign of a new industrial pump. The new pump worked beautifully in the lab, but clogged constantly when used outdoors. The engineers … Continue reading

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