Growth And Development Pillows

'I find the best way to get them to grow up is to buy them a 1-way ticket to Europe, and let them work their way back.'

The Jeopardy of Progress

'It seems every time my business grows so does my paperwork!'

Though he created more than 300 products from peanuts, George Washington Carver was unable to change even one of them back into a peanut.

'We need to change our luck. Let's move our headquarters to Redmond, the home of Microsoft.'

"I bet you're curious about what's going on in the R&D Department."

Pinocchio's Second Realization

Pity vs. Bragging and Public Relations

Upward Progress

'Wow! That's some growth spurt!'

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

Sign: 'Welcome to Fernbanks. Beneath our quaint Norman Rockwell-ish exterior beats a big-box chain store heart, ready to sell out at the drop of a hat.'

Soaring Profits

"It seems like only yesterday that Dad told me I'll be an adult before I know it."

"Why do you always assume I'm going down?"

"You've changed."

Building a company.

"Whoa! Back up a second... 'R & D' stands for 'Research & Development?' We always thought it meant 'Rip-off & Distribute!'"

“I know you’re really busy right now, but when you have a chance I’d love to pick your brain about how you got to where you are today.”

After many years of wavering Dennis finally makes the decision to step out of his comfort zone.

Engineer on the move.

Teamwork: Innovation, Success, Evaluation, Development, Growth, Solution, Progess, Market.

'Gentlemen-the sweets smell of success!'

'I've been watering myself by taking showers. How come I'm not growing as tall as your plants?'

'Well, yes I can see there's definitely potential for growth.'

Population train.

"R&D really created a miracle drug this time...at least it's been miraculous for our bottom line!"

Inventing Time Travel

"I prefer your early pieces."

"You'll grow in time my boy. Until then you'll just have to be a 'little' patient!"

'Sorry Bruce, but we have to stop seeing each other: I've changed, you have to understand...'

'Though we must innovate, and though we must grow, we must never lose sight of our core mediocrities.'

Discomfort zone.

"Congratulations on your invention...but you don't have to rub it in."

Son measuring his father against the wall.