Book Review: Go for Third - Leadership Lessons from the Softball Field to the Workplace by Derek Volk
- Book Review
- February 23, 2026

Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, parades
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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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Successful Lean transformation requires a deep understanding of the technical side of Lean supported by a culture that favors human development and broad employee engagement. But which comes first: culture or tools…? Come to the conference and you’ll learn more. I will be presenting at The Northeast Lean Conference in September in Worcester, MA on
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Blog Vacation Till August 28th! Here is a collection of the Top 10 posts for 2016 by views: 10. How to Avoid 6 Common Pitfalls of Process Mapping Creating a process map is a relatively straight forward process but some mistakes can derail the process so avoid these most common pitfalls. 9. Sixteen Human Error Modes for
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Blog Vacation Till August 28th! Here is a collection of the Top 10 posts for 2015 by views: 1. 5 Tips for Implementing 5S The 5S system is a good starting point for all improvement efforts aiming to drive out waste from the manufacturing process, and ultimately improve a company’s bottom line by improving products and
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Blog Vacation Till August 28th! 1. What Do We Mean By True North? – In a nutshell, True North is a vision of the ideal condition both from the standpoint of the customer and the provider that is distinguished at once by its simplicity and also by the challenge it presents to status quo thinking. 2. What Lean is
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