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If It Stinks, Change It: Eliminating Waste and Stress in Life

I received a poster once. It showed a small baby, dressed only in a diaper, with a face that perfectly captured a mix of despair and disgust. The caption read: “If It Stinks, Change It.” That message prompts reflection on the things in our lives that aren’t quite right. You know there’s something that needs […]

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The “No-Huddle” Mindset: Lessons in Efficiency from Football and Beyond

As you watch football this weekend, pay attention to how many teams are running the “no-huddle” offense. In college, powerhouses like Oregon or Texas A&M have mastered it. In the NFL, some of the most explosive offenses—like Kansas City, Miami, or Philadelphia—use it to dominate. Just over a decade ago, the “no-huddle” was a novelty. […]

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Thankful for the Opportunities America Provides

On this Thankful Thursday, I’m thankful I live in America. I hope you are, too! We just finished a free election. There will be an orderly transition from one leader to another. Maybe you’re delighted. Maybe you’re horrified. But, like me, you probably woke up last week, and not much had changed. That’s the thing […]

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The Power of Questioning in Lean Leadership

I was sitting with some guys discussing ways to help “lean” catch on. One of the points raised was that those in authority must learn to be less “certain.” One person put it well: “When you’re in charge, people ask you for solutions, and you get used to giving them. I’m learning that the solution […]

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