Over the past couple weeks we've witnessed what happens when leaders don't have the emotional intelligence to admit to even the smallest and most originally inconsequential mistakes. This has caused me to reflect on some of mine over the past few … [Read more]
The Divergent Paths of Old Lean Dudes
I've been immersed in the lean world for over a quarter century. From the start when some folks from the Association for Manufacturing Excellence showed me how quick changeover could save my injection molding operation (and probably my job) from … [Read more]
More Ways to Dig Deeper Using Five Questions
On a plane the other day I listened to a Tim Ferris podcast with Chip Conley. To be honest, I'm not usually a fan of Mr. Ferris or his long format podcasts, but I do scan his guest list from time to time to look for interesting topics. Chip Conley … [Read more]
Creating Range Through Exploration
Last weekend I powered through David Epstein's new book, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. The book has received rave reviews from the likes of Daniel Pink, who calls it "an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone … [Read more]
The Problem of Profit as a Purpose
Just yesterday the Harvard Business Review presented an article by a London Business School professor suggesting that companies don't always need a purpose beyond profit. I had to take a walk on the beach to get my blood pressure back to … [Read more]
Harnessing Deliberate Reflection to Create Personal Improvement
My favorite part of last week's podcast with James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, was the last five minutes when he talked about a potential downside of good habits. When we decide to improve, and create a new practice with the right cues and … [Read more]