A Lean Journey 
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on this journey because without learning we can not improve.
comes a moment when he or she must have the courage to step forward and
meet the needs of the time. Regardless of whether your time is now or in
the future, you must be prepared and willing to seize that moment as a
courageous leader! ” — David Cottrell
decisions. Effective leadership requires courage – to stand up for what is
right, for what we believe in, and to take the necessary risks to be innovative
and creative.
fears and doing what you are afraid to do. Courage increases conviction and
inspires others to confront their fears.
from their followers. Billy Graham said, “Courage is contagious. When a
brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened.” When a
leader demonstrates courage, it encourages others to want to follow. Seeing the
courage of a leader will inspire courage in the followers. A courageous leader
is inspirational!
An important lesson I have
learned is that the entire workforce wins when everyone shows up to work each
day with more courage. With less fear
and more courage, workers take on harder projects, deal better with change and
speak up more willingly about important issues. In short, courageous workers
try more, trust more and tell more. As a business leader and entrepreneur, your
job is to put courage inside of people— to encourage them.
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