• The Positive Impact of Giving Thanks

    The Positive Impact of Giving Thanks0

    Approaching the Thanksgiving holiday, many people take time to give thanks for what they have.  This is a good time to remind employers of the positive impact “giving thanks” has on their employees, work environments and their organizations’ cultures. Understandably, employees feel more positive and happy when their efforts and hard work are recognized by

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  • Lean Quote: America’s Veterans Serve to Uphold Democracy and Freedom

    Lean Quote: America’s Veterans Serve to Uphold Democracy and Freedom0

    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

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  • 4 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Our Veterans

    4 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Our Veterans0

    On Veterans Day we take time to honor those who fight our nation’s wars. This is a time to honor our veterans, and one of the most important ways we can do that is to learn from their experiences.  Here are a few universal lessons to learn from our veterans:  1. We must appreciate our

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  • The 6 C’s of Great Teams

    The 6 C’s of Great Teams0

    Sometimes, when looking outside of our own industry, we discover new perspectives or wisdom that can be applied within our own professional world. In this case, when looking at the topic of workplace teams, it’s a natural to examine and borrow some wisdom from the world of sports, where the strength of a team’s performance

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  • Lean Quote: Respect Employees, Make Them Feel Valued

    Lean Quote: Respect Employees, Make Them Feel Valued0

    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

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  • Lean Tips Edition #179 (Tips #2896 – 2910)

    Lean Tips Edition #179 (Tips #2896 – 2910)0

    For my Facebook fans you already know about this great feature. But for those of you that are not connected to A Lean Journey on Facebook or Twitter I post daily a feature I call Lean Tips.  It is meant to be advice, things I learned from experience, and some knowledge tidbits about Lean to

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