Respect For People

Lean Quote: Employee Appreciation Day 0
- Lean Quote, Respect For People
- March 1, 2024
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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Show Your Employees Some Love 0
- Respect For People
- February 14, 2024
It’s February 14th and if that date doesn’t ring a bell, you must live under a rock. It’s Valentine’s day! Whether you “believe” in Valentine’s Day or not, it’s the perfect occasion to show some appreciation to someone special and your employees would probably be delighted and surprised if you took the time to show
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Lean Quote: Create an Energized Workplace 0
- Engagement, Lean Quote, Respect For People
- September 15, 2023
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 in the Workplace 0
- Respect For People
- August 9, 2023
Honesty in the workplace is more than a moral principle—it is a strategic advantage. Organizations that commit to openness and truth build stronger relationships, reduce uncertainty, and create environments where employees feel respected and empowered. When leaders communicate honestly, they lay the foundation for a culture rooted in trust, accountability, and performance. At its core,
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The Unexpected Benefit of Celebrating Failure 0
- Empowerment, Engagement, Respect For People
- June 21, 2023
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 0
- Respect For People
- June 12, 2023
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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