The end of the year is traditionally a time to look back and reflect. One way to reflect is to evaluate popular blog posts. I have been taking time to reflect on the year that was and as part of that reflection I have flipped back through the 150 blog posts I have written so far this year and compiled a list of my Top 10.

What were some of your favorite Lean posts from 2025? Any recommendations for next year?

10. Celebrating National Manufacturing Week – A reflection on National Manufacturing Week, what the week celebrates, and how Lean principles support the future of manufacturing and inspire the next generation of makers.

9. The Lean Journey is a Long and Winding Road – A thoughtful post outlining the typical milestones, challenges, and learning opportunities on a continuous Lean journey, encouraging patience and persistence.

8. The 2025 Northeast Lean Conference at a Glance – A recap of the 2025 Northeast Lean Conference highlighting keynotes, case studies (like Mirion’s Lean journey), and emerging themes such as People & AI.

7. Improving Your Business with Lean Thinking and a Growth Mindset – A deeper article on how integrating Lean thinking with a growth mindset drives meaningful, sustainable business improvement.

6. Foster a Culture of Accountability in a Lean Organization – A leadership-oriented post on creating a Lean environment where accountability supports learning, ownership, and continuous improvement.

5. Closing the Year with Clarity: How Reflection Fuels Growth – A timely end-of-year piece on using reflection as a tool for clarity, growth, and preparation for the year ahead.

4. Leadership Lessons from 2025: Insights from a Global Manufacturing Leader – A leadership-focused article sharing lessons on adaptability, empowerment, and leading with purpose from a global manufacturing context.

3. Teamwork: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – A practical piece applying Patrick Lencioni’s team model to help leaders diagnose and strengthen team performance.

2. How to Get Started with Improvement in Your Organization – A how-to guide with essential steps for jump-starting improvement work in your organization to raise productivity and profitability.

1.Embrace a Lean Mindset vs Hero Mentality – A thoughtful post contrasting the hero mentality with a Lean mindset, offering guidance on shifting toward sustainable, systemic improvement behaviors.

Thanks for your continued readership in 2025. I hope you enjoy the holiday season and go on to achieve Lean success in 2026.