A domino is a small oblong piece marked with one or more pips (spots) at both ends, typically twice its width in length and usually two-and-a-half times that width in width. When stacked vertically or horizontally it may have either vertical or horizontal alignment; its ends may also feature color coded spots to distinguish them from each other in a set and act as reference points to help a player recognize it more easily; these marks come in various colors or may have unique shapes on them but all remain identical in size and shape when used together as part of a set.
Dominoes can be used to play various games, usually by placing one domino at an edge and stacking others until an entire row is formed. Each time, a player attempts to place the next domino so its value matches that of its predecessor domino; games may involve blocking, scoring, or chance taking; some variants adapted from card games were even popular during religious restrictions on playing them!
Dominoes can be set up in elaborate chains or combinations to produce spectacular visual effects before an audience of fans, usually as part of a live entertainment show. Some sets may consist of hundreds, thousands or even millions of dominoes – even the slightest nudging can cause all to topple over.
As one can expect, planning is key when creating complex domino reactions. Hevesh takes an approach similar to engineers when designing their work – starting by considering the purpose or theme for her effect, followed by brainstorming images or words which might help convey her desired message.
She then considers the type of material her dominoes should be constructed from and whether it will add value to their overall effect. For instance, she might choose dark hardwood such as ebony for the upper half and silver-lip oyster shell mother of pearl for its lower half to add an elegant and sophisticated appearance and feel to their pieces.
An essential aspect of her process is ensuring all elements are spaced properly. Dominoes should align with their desired impact without becoming too tightly packed together or too far apart, to ensure an uninterrupted sequence.
Leadership can be likened to dominoes in that it requires significant leverage. You won’t win every battle, but by making an effort to strategically pick off key points that will change future struggles dramatically, massive rewards await. These are known as domino actions and they can make a tremendous difference in your life.
David Brandon was known for prioritizing employee satisfaction and making adjustments based on employee feedback as CEO of Domino’s Pizza. Under Doyle, this tradition continued while also encouraging leadership training programs and college recruitment efforts to identify suitable talent for Domino’s operations.