Lean Quote: Closing the Knowing–Doing Gap
- Lean Quote
- October 17, 2025

Time is one of life’s most precious resources. It can’t be stored, multiplied, or replaced—once it’s gone, it’s gone. That’s why leveraging your time isn’t just about getting more done; it’s about making sure what you do truly matters. In business, leadership, and life, the difference between “busy” and “effective” often comes down to how
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As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s a perfect moment to pause, reflect, and show appreciation for the people who make our organizations thrive. In Lean thinking, we often focus on processes, efficiency, and continuous improvement—but none of it is possible without the dedication, creativity, and teamwork of our employees. The holiday season gives us an opportunity to
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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
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A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of October 2025. You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here. From Know-It-All to Learn-It-All: Leadership Lessons from Mistakes – Mark Graban shares that shift–from know-it-all to learn-it-all–doesn’t weaken leaders, it makes them stronger, more resilient, and more effective. Transforming
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