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Disagree Without Derailing: How Two Pillars of Paint It Red Can Transform Employee Conflicts
Disagreements in the workplace are inevitable. Whether it’s about strategy, performance, or expectations, conflict can either create...
Chris Ortiz
Jun 12 min read
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Breaking Through: Smarter Strategies for Everyday Decision. E-Book and Audio Book
Breaking Through – A New E-Book and Audiobook That Transforms How You Decide BREAKING THROUGH: A Blueprint for Smarter Choices and...
Chris Ortiz
May 91 min read
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React-Respond-Reflect: Decision Making Paths
Every problem you face gives you three choices. React, Respond, or Reflect. Each carries a different cost, different timing, and a...
Chris Ortiz
May 22 min read
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Same Problems, Same Opportunities: Why Leadership Still Matters
I have a saying I’ve used for years. One that sometimes annoys people because it seems too simple, too obvious. But others appreciate it...
Chris Ortiz
Mar 302 min read
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Finding Success: Embracing Time and Failure
In today's fast-paced world, the foundational elements of success; time and failure, are often overlooked. We live in an era of quick...
Chris Ortiz
Feb 93 min read
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The Critical Path: Solving That One Thing to Move Forward
I am an industrial engineer by trade, and in my field, we are trained to break down complexities into manageable parts, streamline...
Chris Ortiz
Jan 203 min read
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Fun in the Snow: How Clear Processes Melt Away Confusion
A process, at its core, is more than just a series of steps, it’s the foundation for consistency and efficiency. Here is my definition of...
Chris Ortiz
Jan 143 min read
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The Rake Theory: The Pitfalls of Self-Imposed Obstacles
The Rake Theory illustrates how individuals often create their own obstacles, akin to stepping on a rake that snaps up and hits them...
Chris Ortiz
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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Effective Maintenance Leadership
Effective maintenance leaders recognizes that their role extends beyond technical oversight but to include team development,...
Chris Ortiz
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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The Gap Between Perception and Reality: From Feel to Know
In a world dominated by assumptions and biases, the gap between perception and reality often dictates our challenges and outcomes....
Chris Ortiz
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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