by Pete Abilla on November 5, 2010
To be an effective Lean trainer, coach, teacher, sensei, and mentor, one needs a lot of energy. As Lean trainers, teachers, or coaches, we need a ton of energy because the work we do is very energy draining. For me, I know that after a Kaizen event, I feel exhausted. For help, I’ve turned to caffeinated drinks [...]
by Pete Abilla on November 3, 2010
Sometime last week, my daughter asked what we were having for dinner. I said, “roast and potatoes”. Much later, she came to me and asked, “Dad, what is roast?” I had to tell her the hard truth. “Honey”, I said, “roast is really called ‘rump roast’. Do you know what ‘rump’ is?” With a shocked [...]
by Pete Abilla on October 25, 2010
With any type of organizational change, resistance is often a barrier that creeps into the dynamic. The antidote to resistance is trust. Trust comes from your character, how you present yourself, and what you do – people will have a sense and perception of who you are that either builds trust or not. But, our [...]
by Pete Abilla on October 22, 2010
Matt May was kind enough to send me a pre-release copy of his new book, The Shibumi Strategy. I liked what I’ve read so far and I think you would too. Matt May’s new book, The Shibumi Strategy: A Powerful Way to Create Meaningful Change, will be released on November 16. But, you can pre-order [...]
by Pete Abilla on October 11, 2010
Dogs want more than anything to please their owners. As such, they respond to positive reinforcement: if the dog does something good and the owner responds with affection, treats, and joy, then the dog will remember that and will eventually learn to do those things that make the dog owner happy. A recent article on [...]
by Pete Abilla on October 6, 2010
Yes, we can learn from everybody – no matter who it is, if we are aware and have enough humility, we can learn, but we must look and be open. I learned something from a very unlikely source: Sylvester Stallone. A few weeks ago on twitter, Sylvester Stallone sent out a tweet that is a [...]
by Pete Abilla on September 27, 2010
In your change management efforts, as difficult as they are at times, it’s important to always remain positive. As you know, people are are always watching and, what you say, do, or not do is a signal to them of how to behave, believe, and do. Indeed, remaining positive during tough times and having an [...]
by Pete Abilla on September 18, 2010
It rains on all of us. At some point, each of us will face adversity – whether it be in our personal life or in our professional life – none of us are immune to hardship or adversity. The question for each of us today is this: How will I respond when things get hard? [...]