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Thank Your Employees this Thanksgiving!0
- Respect For People
- November 17, 2021
Thanksgiving is a time when everyone comes together to enjoy each others company, relish turkey and give thanks for the good things in life. And it’s that sweet spot of the holiday season — just between Halloween and Christmas, where you might be planning to spend time with your loved ones while munching on those
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The Positive Impact of Giving Thanks0
- Respect For People
- November 15, 2021
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 Freedom0
- Lean Quote
- November 12, 2021
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 Veterans0
- Other
- November 11, 2021
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 Teams0
- Teamwork
- November 8, 2021
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 Valued0
- Lean Quote
- November 5, 2021
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)0
- Lean Tips
- November 3, 2021
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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What Makes A Great Team?0
- Teamwork
- November 1, 2021
A good team is the foundation for any high-performing business. Superficially, a thriving team looks very much like any other. However, it is what occurs unbeknown to a mere observer which separates a good team from the best team. The attitudes, the behaviors, the interactions, the language and the environment all add up to create
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Lean Quote: If Human Beings Had Genuine Courage, They’d Wear Their Costumes Every Day, Not Just on Halloween0
- Lean Quote
- October 29, 2021
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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