Originally Published: Sept. 28, 2018 Robert Redford, the legendary actor, has announced that his latest movie will be his last. This revelation has sparked a series of interviews, where he discussed a quote that has guided him throughout his life: “‘There’s only the trying. The rest is not our business.’ It’s one of my favorite […]

Editor’s Note: Originally published Sept. 10, 2019 “Adversity is a test of your toughness, not your talent.” – Tim Kight. Are you tough? I like to think I’m tough enough. But I could be tougher. There’s no chance to pass through this life without facing adversity. I’ve heard it said that toughness is a skill. We […]

I’ve seen tremendous progress in our operations since we began implementing “lean” techniques, particularly through 6S. The six principles are: – Sort – Straighten – Shine – Standardize – Sustain – Safety Initially, getting it right requires effort. Documenting methods, forming habits, and maintaining consistency takes time. But the benefits are undeniable. 1. Satisfaction: The […]

I heard Christina Tosi, the founder of a bakery called Milk Bar interviewed on the podcast “How I Built This.” (By the way, this podcast is a favorite.  The host Guy Raz interviews business leaders on how they and their businesses came to enjoy their success.  Almost every story will feature “where it almost failed” […]