Tim McMahon, Author at aleanjourney

Lean Quote: Good Leaders vs Great Leaders 0
- Lean Quote
- June 13, 2025
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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Delegation vs Empowerment 0
- Empowerment, Leadership, Respect For People
- June 11, 2025
As a business leader, you have a responsibility to develop others, leverage your resources, and create an environment that engages people to volunteer their commitment. These are traits of a good leader, and one of the most effective tools you can use to fulfill your responsibilities and allow others to contribute is delegation and empowerment.
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Understanding Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation in Your Employees 0
- Engagement, Respect For People
- June 9, 2025
What motivates your employees? A key component of leadership is motivation and how different techniques can be used to motivate and engage employees. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation refer to the forces that drive behavior. Internal motivation arises from within, while external motivation comes from outside forces. Intrinsic motivation is when you engage in a behavior
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Lean Quote: Leaders Create a Platform for Spreading Ideas 0
- Lean Quote
- June 6, 2025
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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