Measures of Success is about improving results by improving the way we interpret data. Too many organizations react to noise, chase arbitrary targets, and mistake random variation for meaningful change—creating fear, waste, and poor decisions instead of learning.
These posts explore better ways to use metrics through Lean thinking, statistical thinking, and Process Behavior Charts. Drawing heavily from the ideas in my book Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More, this archive focuses on understanding variation, avoiding overreaction, and helping leaders ask better questions of their data—so improvement efforts are grounded in reality, not frustration.
My workshop based on my book Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More are a lot of fun. They are a great way to learn and practice methods related to “Process Behavior Charts.” We play the “red bead…
I was invited to be a guest on a Detroit radio talk show that’s hosted by Dr. Paul Reeves, a show called “Dr. Paul’s Family Talk.” Dr. Paul is an educator (and a drummer, like me!) and he asked some…
I’ve dropped the Kindle price of my book Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More to $2.99 as a way to spur sales and to get the book in front of more people. I shared a bit about…
I’ve done some giveaways recently, but I’m sponsoring another book giveaway that’s a set of two signed paperback books: Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More Practicing Lean: Learning How to Learn How to Get Better… Better Click…
After the paperback launch of my book Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More, many of you have asked, “What are you writing next?” No really, some of you have asked this. I’ve given this a lot of…
tl;dr: Even with professional editors, designers, and multiple reviews, defects still happen in books–and some inevitably escape to readers. This post uses Lean concepts like defects and escapes to reflect on humility, learning, and system improvement in self-publishing, reminding us…
TL;DR: Daily weight changes are mostly noise, not signals. By understanding normal variation–using Process Behavior Charts–you can weigh yourself regularly without overreacting, panicking, or making unnecessary changes. The same thinking helps leaders react less and improve more at work, too.…
OK, sorry to do one more blog post about my book… but it’s a very exciting day in that the paperback version of Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More is now available for purchase through Amazon.com! You…
I’m going to think out loud here about book pricing for the paperback version of Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More — in the name of transparency and getting input, I’ll share some thoughts below. As for timing, the…
It’s always a fun day of learning when I get a chance to teach and facilitate my day-long workshop that will teach you the core concepts from my book Measures of Success. Why take a workshop? Well, you’ll get a…
First, an announcement… you can enter to win one of three eBook copies of Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More. Unlike the previous Amazon giveaway, this contest is open to everybody, regardless of your country. Thanks for…
I published this over on LinkedIn yesterday… you can also read it on Medium.com: How Authors Can Stress Less Over Their Metrics When I started writing my latest book Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More, I engaged the…