Tag: Culture
Mark Reich, Former Toyota Leader on Hoshin Kanri and ‘Managing on...
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My guest for Episode #528 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mark Reich, a Senior...
Lean Isn’t About Cutting Heads–It’s About Growing People and Cultures of...
One of the most important, and most misunderstood, principles in Lean thinking is this:
Lean is not a cost-cutting strategy. Lean is a people-development strategy.
If...
Lean in Japan Works–But Not Because They’re Japanese
Why Lean Thinking Succeeds in Japan--Not Because of Culture, But Because of Intentional Leadership and Systems
One of the most persistent myths I've encountered over...
How Safe is it to Admit a Mistake at Work? [Poll]
When someone on your team makes a mistake, what happens next?
Do they speak up--or stay quiet?
Do leaders give feedback that demonstrates curiosity--or do they...
The Mistake-Smart Leader’s Checklist: 6 Behaviors to Build Trust, Safety, and...
We all say mistakes are a part of learning. Or at least many of us do, as individuals.
But how many organizations actually act that...
Why Learning from Mistakes Is Essential for High-Performing Founders — And...
In many industries -- healthcare, manufacturing, startups, you name it -- we often celebrate innovation, grit, and rapid growth. But what gets less attention...
Psychological Safety at Work: Why You Get Your Say, Not Always...
There's a phrase I've been thinking about a lot lately:
"You get your say, not always your way."
It's a short sentence, but it says a...
Driving a Culture of Patient Safety: Lessons for Healthcare and Beyond
Recently, I had the pleasure of moderating a webinar titled "Driving a Culture of Transforming Patient Safety with KaiNexus" featuring leaders from Our Lady...
Ryan McCormack’s Operational Excellence Mixtape: April 18, 2025
Thanks, as always, to Ryan McCormack for this. He always shares so much good reading, listening, and viewing here! Subscribe to get these directly...
New Shingo Article and Webinar: Psychological Safety as the Foundation for...
In a Gallup poll, only 3 in 10 employees strongly agreed that their opinions count at work.
That number should concern any leader pursuing Lean...
Leading Lean for Profitable Growth: CEO Bill Canady on Driving Business...
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My guest for Episode #526 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Bill Canady, a seasoned...
Humility in the Skies — and at Sea Level: What Aviation...
"The whole point about aviation safety is that you have to have the humility to understand that you are imperfect, because everybody screws up....




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