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The Biggest Barrier to AI Isn’t Technology—It’s Leadership 0
- AI, Leadership
- July 15, 2026
What Lean leaders understand about turning artificial intelligence into real business results Every July, National AI Appreciation Day celebrates one of the most transformative technologies of our time. Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from research labs into our daily lives, helping us write, analyze, communicate, and automate work in ways that seemed unimaginable only a
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Honored: My Standardized Work Article Was Quality Magazine’s #1 Read Article of Q2 2026 0
- Lean Basics, Quality Magazine
- July 13, 2026
I’m honored that my article, “Debunking Six Common Misconceptions of Standardized Work,” was recognized by Quality Magazine as the #1 most-read article of Q2 2026. Thank you to the team at Quality Magazine for producing this highlight video and, more importantly, to everyone who took the time to read, share, and discuss the
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Lean Quote: Daily Kaizen: Why Small Improvements Every Day Drive Big Results 0
- kaizen, Lean Quote
- July 10, 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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Change Management: Why Successful Change Starts with People 0
- Change Management, Leadership
- July 8, 2026
Organizations invest enormous energy designing strategies, implementing new systems, and improving processes. Yet many change initiatives fail—not because the idea was wrong, but because the human side of change was ignored. As leaders, it’s tempting to believe that if the plan is sound, results will follow. But experience shows something very different: even the
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What the World Cup Teaches Us About Overcoming Adversity 0
- In the News, Lean in Practice
- July 6, 2026
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, fans are witnessing more than spectacular goals and dramatic finishes—they are witnessing resilience in its many forms. South Africa responded to an early setback by regrouping and earning the nation’s first trip to the World Cup knockout stage. Tournament newcomer Cape
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Lean Quote for July 4th: Growth, Momentum, and the Power of Systems 0
- In the News, Lean Quote
- July 3, 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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