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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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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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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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Closing the Year with Clarity: How Reflection Fuels Growth and Renewal 0
- Goals
- December 10, 2025
In today’s dynamic manufacturing landscape, few leaders embody resilience and adaptability quite like Nashay Naeve, President of the Engineered Plastic Components Business Unit at Tsubaki-Nakashima. As one of the few women leading three global plants—located in Michigan, Italy, and the UK—Nashay oversees international operations from her home in Georgia. Her journey from mechanical engineer to global
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3 Leadership Tips from Executive Coach Michael King to Start the New Year Strong 0
- Goals, Leadership
- December 3, 2025
As we prepare to turn the page into a new year, leaders everywhere are reflecting on how to create clarity, build stronger teams, and drive meaningful progress. Executive coach Michael King—founder of TEAMS. Coach and host of The Level Up Leader podcast—offers powerful guidance that pairs naturally with Lean leadership principles. His message: leadership success in the
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