Tag Archives: Less is More

2 Second Lean: How to Make Your People and Your Business Better Every Day

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

I summarize some of the key concepts from the excellent book: 2 Second Lean: How to Grow People and Build a Fun Lean Culture. Written by Paul Akers, 2 Second Lean is a quick and easy ready that will help … Continue reading →

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We Must Impose Limits… On Ourselves

Posted on June 2, 2015 by

As business leaders, we are constantly being bombarded with distractions, new opportunities, and issues. Everything and everyone screams at us to do more. Yet, to achieve our goals, we must prioritize. By imposing limits on ourselves, we can better focus … Continue reading →

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Simple: Conquering the Crisis of Complexity

Posted on November 4, 2014 by

Simple: Conquering the Crisis of Complexity, written by Alan Siegel and Irene Etzkorn, is an excellent reminder to all of us to rail against complexity and keep things simple. Even though I summarize some of the key points below, I … Continue reading →

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The Advice Not Taken

Posted on June 3, 2014 by

Lose Weight…Eat More Fruits and Vegetables…Exercise More. We all know what we have to do in order to improve our health. That is easy. The difficulty lies in taking this advice and actually following it. Likewise in business, there is … Continue reading →

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Is Your Smartphone Killing Your Business?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Your iPhone, Android or Blackberry smartphone is a great device, enabling today’s business leader to constantly be in contact with the office and access the Internet or the cloud for needed information on the fly. Unfortunately, it is exactly this … Continue reading →

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The Most Seductive and Dangerous Mistake Smart Leaders Make

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

Business leaders are on the firing line, making it happen, and trying to realize ever more difficult goals. Far too often, for every one step forward, they take one, two or three steps backwards by making that most seductive and … Continue reading →

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Go Home!!! Work Fewer Hours and Get Better Results

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

Business leaders pride themselves on working hard, putting in the long hours required to achieve success. Paradoxically, the extra hours many of us put in may actually hinder our effectiveness and the performance of our companies. In short, working fewer … Continue reading →

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