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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

Same Problems. Same Opportunities. New Book Launches December 18. Click to Pre-Order Written by Chris Ortiz, a seasoned business coach, leadership mentor, and Shingo Prize-winning author with over 25 years of experience transforming teams and organizations across industries. The challenges leaders face today aren’t new. Missed targets. High turnover. Broken improvement efforts. They show up in every industry and every company. What is different is how some leaders respond an

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Every problem you face gives you three choices. React, Respond, or Reflect. Each carries a different cost, different timing, and a...

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...

In today's fast-paced world, the foundational elements of success; time and failure, are often overlooked. We live in an era of quick...

I am an industrial engineer by trade, and in my field, we are trained to break down complexities into manageable parts, streamline...

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...

The Rake Theory illustrates how individuals often create their own obstacles, akin to stepping on a rake that snaps up and hits them...

Effective maintenance leaders recognizes that their role extends beyond technical oversight but to include team development,...

In a world dominated by assumptions and biases, the gap between perception and reality often dictates our challenges and outcomes....