How to Cultivate a Growth Mindset (Part III)

I am excited to continue to share this fascinating concept about the Fixed and Growth Mindset with you.  It is my goal that you find it to b...

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What is the Ideal Training Method for a Business?

Leaders who have a Growth Mindset learn new skills by cycling through a learning process called the WELSE cycle of Leadership Development. B...

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Exploring Our Industrial Heritage – The Illinois River Valley (Part I)

Glaciers and Concrete

West of Chicago, via a 90-minute car ride, lies Starved Rock State Park and some of America’s most deep-rooted indust...

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How to Conduct a Daily Tactical Meeting

Use a White Board and Have a Stubborn Eraser!

The objective of your daily tactical meeting is to collaborate with your support resources in...

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How to Make Leadership Experts

The Scope of Manufacturing: Manufacturing is all about using labor and equipment to convert raw materials into finished goods. Its sounds si...

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How to Practice Responsible Manufacturing

How Did We Become So Irresponsible?

We need to understand that irresponsible manufacturing practices do not fall solely on the shoulders o...

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How to Practice Personal Accountability

The Answer to the Question is: "Me!" 

The answer to the question should always be: “ME, I’ll do it”!  And to explain exactly what I mean, l...

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