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Olympic Inspiration: Lessons from Michael Phelps’ Journey

When asked if there’s an Olympic story that inspires me, I think of Michael Phelpsβ€”a story I’ve followed closely. Phelps is the epitome of β€œlean” in more ways than one. And not just physically. Phelps was physically gifted, yes, but his success is rooted in hours of dedicated training, strategic coaching, and relentless attention to […]

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Thankful Thursdays: Grateful for a Career that Inspires

β€œSurround yourself with people who are inspired, excited, and grateful. Those three types will determine your future.” – Ray Lewis, NFL Hall of Famer November is Thanksgiving month, and I was challenged to write a note about β€œThanksgiving” each Thursday of the month. So, here goes. Today, I’m thankful for my career. For 41 years, […]

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Reflecting on Our β€œLean” Journey at PalletOne

At PalletOne, we talk a lot about β€œlean.” It occurs to me that some of you might not have been here when this approach was first introduced. β€œLean” companies believe that customers only want to pay for β€œvalue.” To deliver that, we focus on eliminating any waste associated with producing the product. Waste can come […]

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Creating a Culture of Appreciation – Lessons from the Baseball Field

According to researchers, one of the most critical factors for a fully engaged workforce is how understood and appreciated employees feel. Yet, many hold back from expressing appreciation at work because it can sometimes feel β€œfake.” This insight made me think of baseball. Growing up, I played mostly first base and did some pitching. One […]

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