If there was ever a demand for innovative solutions and approaches to restructuring businesses, it is now. Bella Englebach is a Lean Thinker who spent 18 years with Johnson & Johnson in R&D, business improvement, and IT implementation. She honed her skills in lean thinking, people-centered improvement, and training teams to gain productivity. She recognized…
Leaders who spot opportunities and move forward quickly in a disaster share these traits: Good decision making Agility to respond quickly Understand the advantage of planning. One forward-thinking leader who has built his business on such attributes is Kyle Lissack, President of Pinemar Inc. A few days ago, we had a long conversation about…
The territory has shifted before our eyes. Business is going to go through various transformations until it becomes something with which we can live. It is now important to start to create maps to explore that territory so we can spot the opportunities. But…Before You Pack You will need to create an inventory of what…
During times of uncertainty, it’s important to find leaders who continue to move forward. Glenna Stone of Glenna Stone Interior Design is such a leader. She is using her time at home to create new opportunities for her clients and her team. “We have all been so busy and rushed before all this. Now, we…
It’s easy to focus on the dark side of this pandemic and we should remind ourselves that the Renaissance emerged after the Black Plague. Many of the ways we do things may change. This alone is a chance to start discovering the opportunities that already exist, no matter what your area of business. You can…
Disaster never gives us notice. We are always caught by it unexpectedly and unprepared. It calls for us to give our best every time. Where does encouragement enter? Encouragement is the difference you can make, whether it’s on the front lines in hospitals, grocery stores, human services, or just staying at home. You have the…
What is your best? Do you know? I guess that you might think you do, but you may not know what your actual capacity is. We are at a beginning. Many of us had parents who faced life-changing adversities. They came through it – some even surprising themselves. We are a community, but we are…
So often although we want to grow our businesses, there are hidden obstacles in our way, like too big a goal, unanswered questions, lack of time or focus, etc. Recently, I learned of a growth process from my brilliant friend and author, Bella Englebach. It is a concept that comes out of the Lean Manufacturing…
Everyone wants customers who rave about them to others. Getting a positive, personal recommendation from a friend or neighbor carries more weight than the most expensive advertising. It’s a trust issue. We know our friends and neighbors are self-motivated to tell their story, there is no payment involved. They want the best for us and…
Reality and truth depend largely on one’s point of view. What happens in a company when the numbers are off? People in the organization cast blame, often focusing on others instead of themselves. The question isn’t who is right because, with willingness, that can improve. The numbers appear to be the issue, but it’s much…