• Lean Quote: Create an Energized Workplace

    Lean Quote: Create an Energized Workplace0

    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 Importance of Honesty at Work

    The Importance of Honesty at Work0

    We often tell kids that honesty is the best policy. The truth of the matter is that philosophy holds true for employees, too, especially when it comes to the workplace. The expectation of honesty at work means you have to be clear and open with everyone. When you are, it demonstrates trust and creates an

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  • The Unexpected Benefit of Celebrating Failure

    The Unexpected Benefit of Celebrating Failure0

    Many people shy away from failure. There’s constant wonder and worry about what will happen to an individual when they fail, especially in their place of work. However, celebrating failure can and often brings unexpected success. I want to share a TedTalk by the Head of X (formerly Google X), Astro Teller, where he introduces

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  • Focus on Feedback Instead of Criticism

    Focus on Feedback Instead of Criticism0

    Getting feedback on both a personal and professional level is critical to an individual’s development and advancement. However, if the feedback is done incorrectly, it may sound like criticism. This can damage the relationship between the leader and the follower, but it doesn’t have to be that way. The person in authority must recall that

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  • Remote Leadership and the Employee Experience

    Remote Leadership and the Employee Experience0

    Image Source: Pexels.com When businesses were forced into remote work a few years ago due to the pandemic, many were just focused on making their operations work in a digital environment. They were hardly focused on revamping their company cultures to support such a transition. But now, we’re seeing remote work become a staple in

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  • 3 Ways Leaders Can Prevent Stress and Burnout

    3 Ways Leaders Can Prevent Stress and Burnout0

    Image Source: Unsplash Burnout is an unfortunate reality for many business leaders and their teams. We’re living in a time of high stress in the workplace, with nearly 3 in 5 employees saying they have experienced negative impacts of workplace stress in the last month. If you’re a leader at your company, burnout can wreak

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