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The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Video Blog Series
I invite you to spend a few moments reviewing my video blog series within the "Insight Into Team Dynamics" area recapping Patrick Lencioni’s The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. I discuss each
Culture as a Business Advantage
Last week, I attended the Missouri Association of Manufacturers Trade Show and Conference in Springfield MO. There were about 80 exhibitor booths of both solution providers and companies sharing their best practices. The displays were
Designing and Building the Right Operational Processes
Are you a business owner who is on the cusp of growth but struggling to make it to the next level? What is preventing you from getting to the next level? Are you depending on
Four keys in making Process Improvement part of your organization’s DNA
As companies face the uncertainty of inflation and a looming recession, what would it mean if your company can annually reduce its operating costs 3 to 5%? A focused process and performance improvement initiative will
Challenges Facing Manufacturing Executives
The U.S. GDP decreased 0.9% in the second quarter 2022 after falling 1.6% in the first quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis “advance estimate” released on July 28. While this is a volatile
Are you fixing the right problem? 8 Steps for Operations Leaders
Have you ever wondered why you cannot permanently fix that nagging problem even with all your top experts working on it? As an operational excellence leader at top process manufacturing companies, I helped teams identify
Living the Legacy of Entrepreneurship
Perched on the beautiful shores of Pemaquid Lake, Lakehurst Properties, in Damariscotta, Maine, is the ideal location to escape the distractions and chaos of everyday life. The lake features a private, safe, and shallow sand
The Entrepreneurial Journey
The path to becoming an entrepreneur is never straightforward nor uniform to anyone else’s experience. When growing up, I knew that the family business would eventually fall to me and my brothers. But until that
The Lessons of Entrepreneurship
One of the most critical aspects of being an entrepreneur is utilizing all the experience you have. You need to learn from the good and the bad and then apply it to your business going