The Power and Risk of Rituals
Yes, it really has been just over a year since my last post! The past few years have been a whirlwind of activity, including building new video studio…
Using Solitude and Silence to Enable Reflection
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 Memor…
The Simple Leader: Change for the Better
This is an excerpt from The Simple Leader: Personal and Professional Leadership at the Nexus of Lean and Zen There are no big problems, just a lot o…
Gemba Academy is 5 Years Old! Come celebrate with us!
By Kevin Meyer Five years ago I, and two good friends of mine, began what’s turned out to be an incredible journey. Specifically, in March of 2009 G…
Eiji Toyoda (1913 - 2013) - Leading Lean
By Kevin Meyer Ever since I heard of the passing of Eiji Toyoda several days ago I have struggled to find the appropriate words to convey the impact…
Donating Cash... or Kaizen
By Kevin Meyer There was a fantastic story in The New York Times yesterday on how Toyota is helping various charities in the New York City area. Mos…
A Brush with Innovation
By Kevin Meyer Stories of U.S.-based low margin commodity manufacturers successfully competing against companies from "low cost" countries…
Leadership: the Force Multiplier of Kaizen
By Kevin Meyer Jabil's website promotes their commitment to lean, especially their report showing the following: That truly is impressive, and I…