We all know a couple people who have changed the direction of our lives and careers, even with very brief interactions. Something they said created an a-ha moment that changed our perspective or provided the catalyst that helped draw the connection … [Read more]
The Good Karma of Lean
Our Gemba Academy team was at The Association for Manufacturing Excellence annual conference in Dallas last week, the largest lean conference in the world. By all accounts it was a great success, with over a thousand people excited about finally … [Read more]
Lean, Chess, and Techno-Solutionism
Those of us somewhat interested in chess, or perhaps curious thanks to blockbuster shows like The Queen's Gambit, have been following the chaos in the world of grandmaster-level chess, particularly the feud between world champions Magnus Carlsen and … [Read more]
Thinking Beyond the Brain
I recently finished one of the more remarkable books I've read in a long time: The Extended Mind - The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain, by Annie Murphy Paul. This is a well-researched (over 250 journal citations) yet very approachable book that … [Read more]
A Nearly Perfect Iceland Ring Road Itinerary
Apologies to people who subscribe to this blog as this is not my traditional type of content! In June 2021 we visited Iceland for 11 days, driving the famous Ring Road and seeing a variety of sights. I did considerable research on multiple … [Read more]
Humble Questions Before Setting Direction
I've long been a fan of Ed Schein, and his book Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling is one of my favorite leadership books. I wrote about Schein several years ago and a colleague recently pointed me to a recent … [Read more]
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