Lean Quote: “What Are You Doing for Others?” — Martin Luther King Jr.
- Lean Quote, Respect For People
- January 16, 2026

Every business must focus on the bottom line. No company survives without profits, of course. But if the bottom line or some other performance becomes the only priority, the consequences can be damaging over time, with the stage set for everything from internal resistance to lying and other behavior that can end up damaging the
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Thanksgiving is a time when everyone comes together to enjoy each others company, relish turkey and give thanks for the good things in life. And it’s that sweet spot of the holiday season — just between Halloween and Christmas, where you might be planning to spend time with your loved ones while munching on those
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Approaching the Thanksgiving holiday, many people take time to give thanks for what they have. This is a good time to remind employers of the positive impact “giving thanks” has on their employees, work environments and their organizations’ cultures. Understandably, employees feel more positive and happy when their efforts and hard work are recognized by
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Real learning comes from a period of reflection. Lessons learned are an informal conversation where you look at a project in retrospect. It is done after project completion, usually conducted as a meeting involving the project manager and key representatives within the project. During the lessons learned meeting everyone shares their perspective on what they
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Image Source: pexels.com Remote managers face a tough balance. On the one hand, these managers must ensure remote workers remain productive and efficient. Yet, remote managers must also maintain a positive outlook, so they can help workers achieve the best possible results. Ultimately, it can be difficult for remote managers to stay positive. However, with
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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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