Beyond Manufacturing

You think you’re getting stronger... but you're not. In strength training, progress is often measured in numbers: pounds lifted, reps completed,…

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 Ann…

A couple weeks ago a consultant friend of mine, who coincidentally focuses his practice on lean in healthcare, was complaining about issues with his h…

We've long known that embracing failure with an aim toward learning and improvement can create future success.  Organizations that see failure in…

One of my favorite websites, Brain Pickings, recently turned 13. The reason it's a favorite is because it offers content that is challenging intel…

Last weekend I powered through David Epstein's new book, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. The book has received rave reviews…

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 down…

It's that time of the year again when many people ask "where did the year go?" and furiously try to wrap up projects, crank out potentia…