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Lean Quote: “What Are You Doing for Others?” — Martin Luther King Jr.0
- Lean Quote, Respect For People
- January 16, 2026
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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Building a Performance-Based Culture During Performance Review Season 0
- Goals, Lean Management
- January 14, 2026
Performance review season can be difficult—for leaders and team members alike. For managers, it often brings pressure to evaluate results, have tough conversations, and balance accountability with encouragement. For employees, it can feel stressful, uncertain, and deeply personal. When performance hasn’t met expectations, it’s easy for everyone involved to feel discouraged. From a Lean perspective,
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7 Leadership Principles to Drive Results for You and Your Team 0
- Leadership, Lean Management
- January 12, 2026
What exactly are “principles”? At their core, principles are guiding rules or standards of behavior that shape how we act and make decisions. They serve as a compass—helping leaders stay grounded while navigating the challenges of work and life. In leadership, principles are not optional—they’re essential. They provide the foundation for how leaders inspire, influence,
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Lean Quote: Turning Plans into Progress 0
- Goals, Lean Quote
- January 9, 2026
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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10 Actions Lean Managers Can Take in the New Year to Inspire Their Team 0
- Goals, Lean Management
- January 8, 2026
As we step into a new year, Lean Managers have an opportunity to set the tone for growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Leadership is about creating an environment where people feel engaged, supported, and motivated to do their best work. In Lean, this means encouraging problem solving, respecting people, and fostering a culture where improvement
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Start 2026 with the Respect for People Roadmap — January Cohort Open for Enrollment 0
- Development/Training, Respect For People
- January 7, 2026
Are you ready to take your Lean journey beyond tools and processes and into the heart of what makes organizations truly thrive — people? The Respect for People Roadmap is opening its January 2026 cohort, and this is an excellent opportunity to participate in a learning experience designed to strengthen culture, connection, and performance. If
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Turning Goals into Action in the New Year 0
- Goals
- January 5, 2026
The start of a new year brings a natural opportunity to pause, reflect, and reset. Many of us feel the urge to make resolutions—lose weight, save more money, or get organized. But the reality is that resolutions often fail. In fact, research suggests most people abandon them within weeks. Why? Because resolutions are
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Lean Quote: The Power of Reflection in Leadership 0
- Leadership, Lean Quote
- January 2, 2026
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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A Fresh Start: Lean Thinking for the New Year 0
- Goals
- January 1, 2026
The New Year is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a natural reset point. It’s a time when we reflect on the past, acknowledge what we’ve learned, and set our sights on improvement. In Lean thinking, this mirrors the cycle of Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), where each turn of the wheel brings us closer
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