by Patrick Adams | Feb 7, 2025 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Problem Solving
I once worked with a leader who became very angry any time he was told about a problem in his operation. I would hear him say things like, “We’ve been in business over 40 years and we still can’t get this right?!?!” While he wanted to develop a problem-solving...
by Patrick Adams | Jan 31, 2025 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Learning
Continuous Improvement applies to every aspect of our lives, including our own development as leaders. If “perfect” is the goal, we should never stop taking small steps in that direction. I have always called myself a ‘lifelong learner.’ The moment a leader thinks...
by Patrick Adams | Jan 11, 2025 | Articles, Culture & Engagement
Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, is famously quoted as saying: “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed...
by Patrick Adams | Dec 15, 2024 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Lean Leadership, Learning
Stepping into a mid-management role for the first time is a career milestone. I had just been promoted to a mid-management position. For me, it was a mix of excitement and pressure. I had supervised frontline employees in a corporate environment, but now, I’d be...
by Patrick Adams | Nov 29, 2024 | Articles, Culture & Engagement, Lean Leadership, Learning
Gratitude is a practice that has profoundly shaped my life, both personally and professionally. As a business owner, leader, and continuous improvement practitioner, I’ve learned that gratitude isn’t just a mindset—it’s a cornerstone for building resilient teams and...
by Patrick Adams | Nov 23, 2024 | Articles, Culture & Engagement
As a lean practitioner, coach, and consultant, I’ve seen the incredible impact of kaizen—a concept at the heart of lean thinking. But I’ve also noticed that the way we talk about it can sometimes feel intimidating, especially for those outside traditional industries...
