Shoulder Surgery for Rotator Cuff Tear and Calcific Tendonitis - My Story
12 August 2018
This is the story of my journey through shoulder surgery. I've been helped by many such stories, so I thought I'd try to give back by sharing…
Thinking About Thinking
12 July 2018
For the past several years I've been fascinated by how we think - and how that affects us, our leadership, and the organizations we're a part…
Going to the Gemba with Anthony Bourdain
26 June 2018
It seems that the more places I see and experience, the bigger I realize the world to be. The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relat…
Using Solitude and Silence to Enable Reflection
4 June 2018
I will take time to be alone today. I will take time to be quiet. In this silence I will listen… and I will hear my answers. – Ruth Fishel Last…
Learn by Preparing to Teach
18 May 2018
Many studies have shown that one of the most effective ways to learn new material is not just to perform an activity with the new knowledge, but to te…
The Importance of Respect for People in Problem-Solving
18 April 2018
Respect for people is one of the two core pillars of lean, if not the most important. We talk and write about it a lot, and it is a significant compon…
Australia Discovery: From Tasmania's Wilderness to the Great Ocean Road
26 March 2018
Our March 2018 Australian adventure revealed a continent of extraordinary diversity - from Tasmania's pristine wilderness and unique wildlife to V…
The Critical Thinking Value of Writing
18 February 2018
Almost three years ago I wrote about the power of writing - by hand. Sure, it's easy to take notes on an iPad app or on a laptop, but the result i…