10 Tips for Newly Promoted Managers to Succeed
- Leadership
- September 14, 2026

“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” This well-known quote from futurist Alvin Toffler captures one of the most important capabilities for individuals and organizations today. In a world defined by rapid technological change, shifting markets, and evolving customer
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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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Winning in business isn’t just about talent—it’s about effort, discipline, and an unrelenting commitment to excellence. It’s about embracing a mindset of consistent, incremental growth and putting customer value at the center of everything you do. As leaders, we often look for the magic formula that separates high performers from the rest. But time and
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Memorial Day is not a leadership lesson by design—but it offers some of the clearest insights we have about responsibility, service, and legacy. It is a day of remembrance, a day to honor those who gave their lives in service to others, and a day that challenges leaders to reflect on what it truly means
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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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Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People helped generations of leaders focus on personal effectiveness. Lean leadership builds on that foundation—but deliberately shifts the focus outward. Lean asks a different question: How do our daily habits improve the system and develop the people within it? Highly effective Lean practitioners don’t succeed because they know more tools. They succeed
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