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Probably one of the biggest challenges I face in the corporate world is helping people to adopt new beliefs and “unlearn” the things that won’t serve them any longer. I am not as interested in [...]

It’s Wednesday and it’s time for “Manufacturing Leadership Minute” with Karin Make sure to watch my video by clicking the picture below: VIDEO⇒ Would you agree that we need more people in our [...]

I am sure you have heard the saying before that you should put on your own oxygen mask first. In other words, you have to look after your own health and well-being before you can help the people [...]

What is presenteeism? Many people in management focus on absenteeism and turnover but very few talk about presenteeism. Presenteeism is the act of showing up to work sick, injured, overly [...]

Happy Friday! This is a good one, right?  Have you hit some speed bumps in your life? I know that I have.  Here are a few of my personal examples:  The lady in the outplacement company who told [...]

Happy Friday! How satisfied are you with the progress you make in your life? If people don’t make progress, their excuses are stronger than their desire to get what they want. When people [...]

Who do you want to become as a person? Have you ever thought about this? If we are honest with ourselves, it can be pretty difficult to be a “good” person, especially when we are [...]

Have you ever read something that became a complete game-changer for you? For me, it was this quote. Mental strategies don’t happen by accident. You have to design them so that you know [...]

I don’t know about you but I have some pretty big dreams and some of them have already transitioned into reality. In my life, I have learned a lot from my parents. They used to own a [...]

Today I would like to invite you to think about a possible disconnect between lofty goals and behaviours. I think not too many people in leadership positions in the manufacturing industry talk [...]