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Why Fewer People Want to Lead — And What Lean Organizations Must Learn From It 0
- Culture, Leadership, Respect For People, Safety
- October 21, 2026
For decades, leadership was viewed as the natural next step in career growth. Moving into management meant greater influence, greater responsibility, and often greater fulfillment. Today, that perception is changing. New research from Safety Culture suggests leadership roles are losing their appeal, especially among younger workers. According to their recent findings: 62% of managers say
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Lean Quote: Who is the Real Expert?0
- Empowerment, Leadership, Lean Quote, Respect For People
- October 2, 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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The Best Way to Honor Labor Day? Build Better Workplaces 0
- Leadership, Respect For People
- September 7, 2026
Labor Day has long been a time to recognize the contributions of workers and the important role they play in keeping organizations, communities, and industries moving forward. While many people celebrate the holiday with a well-earned break, Labor Day also offers leaders an opportunity to reflect on an important question: What does it truly mean
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Labor Day Reminder: People Are More Than Resources 0
- Leadership, Respect For People
- September 2, 2026
As Labor Day approaches, many organizations will pause to recognize the contributions of their employees. There will be appreciation lunches, thank-you messages, and reminders about the importance of hard work. While those gestures are meaningful, Labor Day also offers leaders an opportunity to reflect more deeply on the people who make organizations successful every day.
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Lean Quote: Customer Feedback in Lean – Turning Complaints into Improvement 0
- Lean Quote, Respect For People
- August 28, 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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Lean Quote: Respect for People Starts on the Inside 0
- Lean Quote, Respect For People
- May 1, 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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