Life in a box The crisp shapes from the bright passing light from above now turns to gloomy dark shadows on the inner walls of the box. I dare not lift my head above the rim to look at the warm fading light. The sounds from outside this box sounds are muffled as they spill … Life in a box
Bicycles It is a chilly sunny morning as I hurry to load my black and red Trek 2000 road bike with red sticky handlebar wraps into the back of my Subaru hatchback. I am meeting up this morning with a friend and former colleague Mike Z for a ride along the old railway track converted … Bicycles, Meditation, and Life-Work balance
If it is not perfect, it is worthless! My perfectionist personality has served me well professionally for sure, but at what cost? The self motivation that comes with perfectionism has impacted my work life balance negatively without a doubt. Many late nights have I locked up the office or job trailer, with a false sense … Stop fighting with yourself
commitment (noun)a: an agreement or pledge to do something in the futureb: something pledgedc: the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally impelled Merriam Webster Dictionary Do you really understand the commitment you made? Chris had little understanding of construction management when he was offered an opportunity to join one of the top … Building strong team commitments on lean construction projects
No plan for planning? Mark, a young pipe fitter foreman was driving over to his shop to meet with Steve, a seasoned Project Manager at Prism Plumbing and Heating’s home office. Mark had all the characteristics that his leaders looked for in an upcoming foreman: great work ethic, eagerness to learn, and a great communicator. … 5 Tips for preparing for a pull plan schedule meeting
Things are not always as they seem What do you do when you realize that your view of the situation was incorrect? We have all experienced that moment where our senses and ideas have deceived us. That time when we are startled jumping back involuntarily with our hearts pounding at catching a quick glance of … Working with our misconceptions
What kind of daily huddles are you running? The project trailer was a bit cold from the continuous opening and closing of door on that brisk winter morning with the flow of trades foreman piling in for the daily huddle. Almost all the chairs were filled around the table, with others sitting framing the walls, … Practicing vs Preaching
Mechanicville, New York 2024 Follow on social media Call or text (518) 728-1776 Email Saratoga.lean.coaching@gmail.com Building a strong coaching practice Steve stormed into the trailer throws his hard hat onto his desk with a jarring BANG! “These guys just don’t get it” he says forcefully with frustration in his voice. As the Site Safety and … Coaching for Lean success
West Chatham, Massachusetts- Summer 2023 Follow on social media Call or text (518) 728-1776 Email Saratoga.lean.coaching@gmail.com The sun was hot and high in the sky that summer day as I struggled to drag the red foldable wagon through the deep sand. It was full to the brim with beach supplies as we looked for that … Sandcastles