Yes, coaching and facilitation can be life changing. (Surface-level executive coaching, which helps to maintain the disrespect we’ve come to expect in classically managed workplaces, notwithstanding.) And. Hold up! The ICF’s linked article (below) states, “The Ethics of Care framework embeds caring as a fundamental competence where worker well-being is an asset that contributes to […]

We typically understand TPS (Toyota Production System)/Lean as two separate pillars – Continuous Improvement and Respect for People (RfP). But it need only be one – RfP, right? It seems once you wrestle with respect for people, or perhaps more accurately, respect for humanity, you understand that continuous improvement is merely a natural extension of embodying this pillar. […]

Leaders and change agents, please consider disrespect as waste. What if disrespect of self and others is at the core of non-value-added work in business? Disrespect yourself? Then you won’t likely be in tune with your needs, desires, values alignment, personal fulfillment, and life balance. Perhaps you were taught not to be in touch with […]

The common saying is “don’t talk about politics and religion”. Instead, it could be, “Practice deep self-reflection and accept support to increase your ability TO safely discuss politics and religion.” That which we’re unable to safely discuss is unlikely to evolve, improve, change, right? A common continuous improvement saying is “problem solve, don’t talk about […]

In Minecraft (stick with me!), there are two play modes: Chatting about redstone (Redstone | Minecraft Wiki | Fandom) with my 7 year old this morning and he said, “Don’t worry, we can’t get hurt when we’re playing in creative mode!” Exactly. Many of us currently believe business is played in Survival mode. One day, […]

I don’t have time! “Look at my calendar! I am double- and triple-booked. I don’t have time to walk the production floor.” This was the conversation from 10 years ago, but I remember it vividly (primarily because I’ve always looked up to this former factory manager). He showed me his calendar and sure enough – […]