Reflections on Leadership

The power of practicing personal problem solving

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June 15, 2015

I am a great believer in the power of personal reflection and…

Japanese public restrooms - Lean in action

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June 9, 2015

Today I decided to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city,…

Leading Daily Improvement: Creating New Habits and Practices to Support Continuous Improvement

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June 8, 2015

Australian Lean Conferences Last month I was in Australia for…

Japan gemba visit - the spirit of kaizen

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June 4, 2015

The third site that I visited on my tour with Makoto in April…

Secondhand smoke in Japan - decades behind the times

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June 4, 2015

I love living in Japan, but when it comes to cigarette smoking,…

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Womenomics in Japan: not just a "women's issue"

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June 1, 2015

My first impressions about the gender divide in Japan continue…

First Lady Akie Abe's thoughts on "Womenomics"

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May 25, 2015

First Lady Akie Abe's thoughts about the role of women I've…

How to get out of the habit of telling - in Brazil

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May 20, 2015

I've been translated and published in Brazil! An article that…

Japan gemba visit: supporting every person to be successful

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May 19, 2015

One of the stops on my gemba visits to four Japanese manufacturing…

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A backlog of reflections from Japan and Australia

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May 15, 2015

It’s been an exciting month of learning from and contributing…

Exceeding customer expectations – a story of kindness and generosity in Melbourne

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May 13, 2015

I had an wonderful experience with customer service this week.…

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Japan gemba visit - innovation through kaizen

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April 29, 2015

Two weeks ago I joined a Japan Lean study trip tour led by Makoto…

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