• Kids on Leadership

    Kids on Leadership0

    There are a gazillion videos about leadership on YouTube but this one that is a little dated is pretty profound. Wisdom from the mouths of children. Video was created by Forum Corp, 1990 It’s true children do say the darnedest things. Things like: “Have an open mind and absorb new ideas.” “Know what he or

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  • Engage Like a Leader – 3 Perspectives for Better Success

    Engage Like a Leader – 3 Perspectives for Better Success0

    Being a leader is much more than simply being the boss. As a leader, a big part of your job is keeping your employees motivated and engaged. A properly engaged employee can work to their full potential and greatly benefit their organization. In business there are three dimensions: the impersonal task, or “It,” the interpersonal

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  • Real Leaders: Chobani’s CEO Boosts Employee Happiness

    Real Leaders: Chobani’s CEO Boosts Employee Happiness0

    In an appeal to corporate leaders worldwide, Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya calls for an end to the business playbook of the past — and shares his vision for a new, “anti-CEO playbook” that prioritizes people over profits. “This is the difference between profit and true wealth,” he says. Given that there is no such thing

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  • Lean Leader’s Role, A Shift in Mindset

    Lean Leader’s Role, A Shift in Mindset0

    Lean thinking is fundamentally transforming the way organizations operate. The Lean principles of continuous improvement, respect for people, and a relentless focus on delivering customer value are making teams and organizations rethink the practices that might have guided them for decades. A new, transformative approach to working requires a transformation in leadership, as well. For

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  • Gemba Walks: A Tool for Leaders To Check

    Gemba Walks: A Tool for Leaders To Check0

    It has been said that the farther removed a leader becomes from the place where the work gets done, the less effective he/she will be in supporting those who do the work. And while that statement may be largely accurate, it’s also true that all operational leaders, but particularly department leaders and above, are pulled

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  • Guest Post: 6 Key Traits of a Lean Successful Leader

    Guest Post: 6 Key Traits of a Lean Successful Leader0

    In many organizations, the leader is nothing more than a job position… it’s actually the business owner or manager. In practice, however, the manager is not necessarily a leader of that organization. They may handle more paperwork than others, make hiring decisions, and attend more meetings. A leader, however, is much more than that. This

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