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Lean Quote: Lessons from Mom 0
- Lean Quote, Other
- May 8, 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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Thanksgiving in a Lean Organization: Giving Back, Saying Thanks, and Recognizing Your People 0
- Other, Respect For People
- November 17, 2025
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s a perfect moment to pause, reflect, and show appreciation for the people who make our organizations thrive. In Lean thinking, we often focus on processes, efficiency, and continuous improvement—but none of it is possible without the dedication, creativity, and teamwork of our employees. The holiday season gives us an opportunity to
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Celebrating the Worker on Labor Day – A Lean Perspective 0
- Other
- September 1, 2025
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September in the United States, honors the contributions and achievements of American workers. Established in the late 19th century, it became a federal holiday in 1894 as a tribute to the labor movement’s role in building the nation’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. While it often marks the
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Memorial Day – Leadership Lessons 0
- Leadership, Other
- May 26, 2025
Memorial Day is the day we remember those who paid the greatest price for our freedom. It is honoring to pause and reflect on those who gave what they could never take back. These are the heroes whose sacrifices we cannot fully comprehend for most of us will never be called upon to give so
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5 Business Lessons from St. Patrick 0
- Other
- March 17, 2025
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Lost in the midst of parades, green beer, and Irish music, there is a story of a remarkable leader. That millions of people still celebrate a holiday honoring St. Patrick, 1500 years after his death, attests to his success as a leader. The life of this fifth-century Christian missionary in Ireland
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Labor Day: 10 Facts About Today’s American Worker 0
- Other
- September 2, 2024
Happy Labor Day to all my American readers! For a lot of people, Labor Day means two things: a day off and the end of summer. However, Labor Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to working men and women and acknowledges the value and dignity of work and its role in American
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