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People in many manufacturing companies are overworked while their skill, talent and brainpower is under-utilized. Believe me, this is a very sad scenario to observe. People have to do more with [...]

We live in a world of instant gratification. Knowledge is on our fingertips by googling whatever we would like to know. We can shop online without even considering store hours. We can binge watch [...]

In my work with people I hear all the time, “I would like to improve my listening skills.”  With so many things on the go and interruptions all the time, it can be very difficult to [...]

We all have to carry a load, and sometimes this load can be heavy and at times unbearable.  I work with many people in the corporate world and I see it almost every day – too many tasks, [...]

Have you experienced times when life doesn’t seem to be in the flow? Everything seems to be hard. Everything seems to be out of control. Everybody seems to be against you.  Here is my [...]

I spoke with a young VP, the son of the owner of a manufacturing facility. At one point during our conversation, he said, “Karin, I honestly think that most of my workers are stupid. Some [...]

Happy Monday and YES, it is a good day to have a good day.  I have noticed that so many people are very reactive when it comes to their days. Something sets them off in the morning or things [...]

This is such a simple concept, yet it seems so difficult to apply – especially with people in the manufacturing industry.  Why is it so difficult to show appreciation?  I wish more people [...]

If you are an employee, do you think your manager is responsible to motivate you?  If you are a manager, do you think it is your responsibility to motivate your employees?  Here is the simple [...]

Have you ever considered yourself to be an expert?  How do you give others the feeling that they are the experts?  Have you explored daily challenges with machine operators by saying, “I am [...]