For many organizations, implementing preventive maintenance feels like a major step forward.  Instead of waiting for equipment to fail, maintenance teams begin scheduling routine inspections, lubrication, and basic upkeep. There is more structure, more organization, and often fewer breakdowns. Whether in manufacturing, hospitals, universities, or refineries, this shift creates the sense that maintenance is becoming more controlled and effective. As I have watched maintenance

I realize I have written about this before, but those who know me well I do believe in re-iterating important value.  The idea that you become the average of the five people you spend the most time with is not new. It has been echoed across books, talks, and social media feeds. I made it a pillar in my Paint It Red Decision-Making Philosophy due to its overwhelming influence on our decision-making process. But with Same Problems, Same Opportunities  releasing next week, I wan

Excerpts from   Same Problems, Same Opportunities: Why Leadership Still Matters   Coming Dec 18th, Routledge/CRC Press The Process-People-Product model isn’t limited to business, leadership teams, or corporate offices. You can see it play out almost anywhere.  The same principles that stabilize operations in a company can bring order and growth to everyday life. When processes are clear, people thrive, and the product (output, learning, or confidence) becomes the natural resu