A Lean Journey 
Lean Quote: Closing the Knowing–Doing Gap
- Lean Quote
- October 17, 2025
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1.10 Leadership Lessons from Coaching Ice Hockey for the Workplace
- Leadership
- February 18, 2026
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2.5 Leadership Lessons from U.S. Presidents for Lean and Continuous Improvement
- Leadership
- February 16, 2026
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3.Start 2026 with the Respect for People Roadmap — March & April Cohort Open for Enrollment
- Development/Training, Respect For People
- February 13, 2026
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4.Lean Quote: Lean Leadership is Rooted in Love and Respect
- Change Management, Lean Quote
- February 13, 2026
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1.Lean Quote: Closing the Knowing–Doing Gap
- Lean Quote
- October 17, 2025
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2.Lean Quote: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown – A Lean Lesson in Continuous Improvement
- Lean Quote
- October 31, 2025
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3.Make Your Bed: Small Habits That Can Change Your Life
- Change Management, Leadership
- October 27, 2025
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4.The 2025 Northeast Lean Conference at a Glance
- Conference
- November 3, 2025
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1.Lean Tips Edition #327 (#3931 - #3945)
- Lean Tips
- January 21, 2026
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2.Book Review – Creating Value by John Rizzo
- Book Review
- January 26, 2026
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3.Moving from an Operational Manager to a Strategic Leader
- Leadership
- February 2, 2026
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4.10 Leadership Lessons from Coaching Ice Hockey for the Workplace
- Leadership
- February 18, 2026
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10 Leadership Lessons from Coaching Ice Hockey for the Workplace0
- Leadership
- February 18, 2026
As I finish my 18th year coaching players in my favorite sport—ice hockey—I’m reminded how much the rink has taught me about leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Coaching hockey isn’t just about teaching skills; it’s about developing people, building trust, and creating an environment where everyone can perform their best. The lessons I’ve learned behind
READ MORE5 Leadership Lessons from U.S. Presidents for Lean and Continuous Improvement0
- Leadership
- February 16, 2026
Each year on President’s Day, we honor the men who have led our nation through times of challenge and change. Many of the qualities that made them successful leaders—vision, humility, perseverance, and respect for people—also lie at the heart of Lean thinking. Great presidents, much like great Lean leaders, create environments where people can
READ MOREStart 2026 with the Respect for People Roadmap — March & April Cohort Open for Enrollment0
- Development/Training, Respect For People
- February 13, 2026
Are you ready to take your Lean journey beyond tools and processes and into the heart of what makes organizations truly thrive — people? The Respect for People Roadmap is opening its March & April 2026 cohort, and this is an excellent opportunity to participate in a learning experience designed to strengthen culture, connection, and
READ MORELean Quote: Lean Leadership is Rooted in Love and Respect0
- Change Management, Lean Quote
- February 13, 2026
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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Book Review: Operationally Svelte by Duane Deason0
- Book Review
- February 11, 2026
In Operationally Svelte: Manage Costs to Increase Profit and Enhance Performance, Duane Deason delivers a timely and practical guide to one of the most overlooked drivers of organizational excellence: cost management. Drawing on decades of experience across finance, operations, and executive advisory roles, Deason argues that companies don’t fail because they grow too slowly—they
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Lean Tips Edition #328 (#3946 – #3960)0
- Lean Tips
- February 9, 2026
For my Facebook fans you already know about this great feature. But for those of you that are not connected to A Lean Journey on Facebook or Twitter I post daily a feature I call Lean Tips. It is meant to be advice, things I learned from experience, and some knowledge tidbits about Lean to help you along your journey. Another
READ MORELean Quote: The Power of Change – Becoming a Better Version of Yourself0
- Change Management, Lean Quote
- February 6, 2026
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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Book Review: The Facade of Excellence by John Dyer0
- Book Review
- February 4, 2026
In The Facade of Excellence: Defining a New Normal of Leadership, John Dyer delivers a powerful and thought-provoking look at the cultural challenges that often undermine Lean transformations. Through a creative narrative, Dyer uses a fictional manufacturing company to illustrate how well-intentioned leaders can unintentionally build a “facade” of continuous improvement—one that looks good from
READ MOREMoving from an Operational Manager to a Strategic Leader1
- Leadership
- February 2, 2026
In today’s fast-changing business environment, Lean leaders must evolve beyond managing day-to-day operations. Operational management focuses on executing processes efficiently — meeting targets, maintaining quality, and ensuring stability. While these are critical to success, true organizational transformation requires something more — strategic leadership. This shift demands a broader view, aligning daily improvement efforts with
READ MORELean Quote: The Misuse of Goals Creates Fear and the Facade of Excellence0
- Goals, Lean Quote
- January 30, 2026
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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The 2025 Northeast Lean Conference at a Glance
- Conference
- November 3, 2025
Lean Tips Edition #328 (#3946 - #3960)
- Lean Tips
- February 9, 2026
Lean Tips Edition #327 (#3931 - #3945)
- Lean Tips
- January 21, 2026
Book Review – Creating Value by John Rizzo
- Book Review
- January 26, 2026