Keeping the Spirit of Christmas Alive All Year
- Respect For People
- December 24, 2025

In the workplace, respect and appreciation aren’t just nice-to-haves; they are essential components of a healthy, productive, and loyal workforce. Numerous studies highlight how crucial these elements are to employee satisfaction and overall well-being. A study conducted by the HarvardBusiness School found that employees who feel respected by their leaders are 55% more engaged and
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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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Workplaces that assign blame to individuals rather than looking at organizational issues create an environment where people are afraid to speak out, are defensive, and are unable to be creative. From healthcare and banking to technology and manufacturing, blame culture negatively impacts on employee engagement, productivity, and can result in lost chances for improvement. The
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Unclear or misunderstood expectations can lead to a drop in performance, along with conflict between a manager and a team member. Although no one likes a micromanager, most employees appreciate knowing they are on the right track. Setting expectations and communicating employee responsibilities to each new hire can have a long-lasting effect on your business.
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The instinct to judge; it’s a common reflex we all possess. We’re hardwired to evaluate and assess the people and situations around us. Judgement is a hard-wired mechanism for survival, a natural instinct, and a defense mechanism. Most of us partake in constant judgment of people’s clothing, judgement of people’s words, judgment of people’s actions.
READ MOREIn “Why being respectful to your coworkers is good for business,” leadership researcher Christine Porath shows how small acts of respect can boost your professional success. Her informative TED Talk explains how rudeness can have a very real, measurable effect on your team’s listening, productivity and motivation. She shares some insights on the performance of
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