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What Is the Role of Improvement Teams?
I was working with a team that had a very unusual, but more common today, leadership structure. They basically had 1 “designated” leader for the entire plant floor on each shift. Designated meaning shift coordinator, supervisor, group leader, etc… This is not in any...
H.O.P.E. During A Pandemic
As we travel less and save lives by staying at home (covid19), we’re all left with more time to allow our thoughts to manifest into visions. I’m constantly creating content, some are made into posts and some are just like the outfits that we have with the tags on...
Transitioning From Command And Control To A Servant Leadership Culture
Whether you’ve given voice to it or simply thought about it, the term “Servant Leadership” does not readily resonate with the traditional leader. The first thought may be demotion or downgraded. It’s okay and quite normal. The transition from a traditional to a servant leader begins with changing our mindset.
6 Signs of a Numbers Focused (Anti-Lean) Organization
Expectations develop discipline; therefore, people not having the discipline to follow standards and procedures are merely a symptom of leaders that lack an expectation of the team to follow them. Whether from the customer or from a boss, when there is pressure to cut...
Leadership Is OPTIONAL in Your Organization
Traditional leadership is entrepreneurship without the financial risk.
3 Signs You Are A Disengaged Leader
As a front-line leader, I was always curious and striving to continuously improve; however, my good intentions were not always effective. It’s easy to get caught up in the day to day fire fighting and help the team overcome the disruption, but such actions are just...