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Lean Quote: Leadership Lessons from Great Presidents 0
- Change Management, Lean Quote
- February 20, 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 Leadership Lessons from Coaching Ice Hockey for the Workplace 0
- Leadership
- February 18, 2026
As I finish my 18th year coaching players in my favorite sport—ice hockey—I’m reminded how much the rink has taught me about leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Coaching hockey isn’t just about teaching skills; it’s about developing people, building trust, and creating an environment where everyone can perform their best. The lessons I’ve learned behind
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5 Leadership Lessons from U.S. Presidents for Lean and Continuous Improvement 0
- Leadership
- February 16, 2026
Each year on President’s Day, we honor the men who have led our nation through times of challenge and change. Many of the qualities that made them successful leaders—vision, humility, perseverance, and respect for people—also lie at the heart of Lean thinking. Great presidents, much like great Lean leaders, create environments where people can
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Start 2026 with the Respect for People Roadmap — March & April Cohort Open for Enrollment 0
- Development/Training, Respect For People
- February 13, 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 March & April 2026 cohort, and this is an excellent opportunity to participate in a learning experience designed to strengthen culture, connection, and
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Lean Quote: Lean Leadership is Rooted in Love and Respect 0
- Change Management, Lean Quote
- February 13, 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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Book Review: Operationally Svelte by Duane Deason 0
- Book Review
- February 11, 2026
In Operationally Svelte: Manage Costs to Increase Profit and Enhance Performance, Duane Deason delivers a timely and practical guide to one of the most overlooked drivers of organizational excellence: cost management. Drawing on decades of experience across finance, operations, and executive advisory roles, Deason argues that companies don’t fail because they grow too slowly—they
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Lean Tips Edition #328 (#3946 – #3960)0
- Lean Tips
- February 9, 2026
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 help you along your journey. Another
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Lean Quote: The Power of Change – Becoming a Better Version of Yourself 0
- Change Management, Lean Quote
- February 6, 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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Book Review: The Facade of Excellence by John Dyer 0
- Book Review
- February 4, 2026
In The Facade of Excellence: Defining a New Normal of Leadership, John Dyer delivers a powerful and thought-provoking look at the cultural challenges that often undermine Lean transformations. Through a creative narrative, Dyer uses a fictional manufacturing company to illustrate how well-intentioned leaders can unintentionally build a “facade” of continuous improvement—one that looks good from
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