When I became GM of a Tier 1 supplier, I scheduled one-on-ones with every single worker. 550 meetings in all. Here’s why. As leaders, it…
Category: Leadership
Worker speculation can lead to confusion and fear. Here’s how to solve it. Throughout my leadership journey, the one topic that is consistently discussed is…
The more you know, the more of yourself you are expected to give. On my first day in a new, big, corporate role, my new…
How well do you manage your time? If you’re like many people, your answer may not be completely positive! Perhaps you feel overloaded, and you often have…
An easy guide to the lost art of rhetoric. Attempts to persuade may be argumentative or non-argumentative. Non-argumentative means of persuasion include making eyes, brushing hands, and…
The bandwagon effect is a psychological phenomenon whereby people do something primarily because other people are doing it, regardless of their own beliefs, which they…
Sometimes building credible relationships with your employees and suppliers is more important than finding the “perfect” fit. When there’s an important job to fill, it…
Spend more time on defining what you’re trying to solve, and get better results. A problem well put is half-solved. This statement, attributed to philosopher…
Even on bad days, we have a responsibility to our people to be fair and consistent. Over the past 20 years of leading people and…
If the person behind the money is indifferent or even anti-lean, then lean manufacturing likely will never gain a foothold. With finance’s support, however, transformational…