Engineering Your Business Podcast

This short daily show is devoted to helping business leaders like you leverage your processes and people to do more with what you have. We'll cover valuable and applicable topics each day to challenge you and give you encouragement and ideas to make a difference in your business.

093: R is for Rest [ABC's of EYB] 07/28/2021

093: R is for Rest [ABC's of EYB] Today's episode is all about our need for rest, as well as a special opportunity to get a little bit. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19924145

092: Q is for Questions [ABC's of EYB] 07/27/2021

092: Q is for Questions [ABC's of EYB] Asking questions is one key tool that costs nothing (unless you don't ask) and can cut through a lot of issues and fill in gaps in your business. Create a culture where you can encourage people to ask more and better questions to collaborate together. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19924118

091: P is for People [ABC's of EYB] 07/26/2021

091: P is for People [ABC's of EYB] Today's topic is one of the backbones of Engineering Your Business - your people. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19924010

090: O is for One Thing [ABC's of EYB] 07/23/2021

090: O is for One Thing [ABC's of EYB] Gary Keller: "What's the ONE THING you can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?" /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19903937

089: N is for Names [ABC's of EYB] 07/22/2021

089: N is for Names [ABC's of EYB] Our names our valuable. Using someone's name let's them know that they matter, that you see them. Today, we dig into the power of names and how to make a big difference in your interactions with your team members. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19891454

088: M is for Meetings [ABC's of EYB] 07/21/2021

088: M is for Meetings [ABC's of EYB] Meetings have fallen on hard times these days. Granted, they usually aren't necessary and can be replaced by a call, email or in-person conversation. But sometimes there is no substitute for a meeting. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19878113

087: L is for Learn [ABC's of EYB] 07/20/2021

087: L is for Learn [ABC's of EYB] One of the best ways to grow ourselves and our organizations is by being lifelong learners. We dig into L is for Learn today and the impact it can make for us and those we work with. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19865027

086: K is for Kanban [ABC's of EYB] 07/19/2021

086: K is for Kanban [ABC's of EYB] Kanban is a really cool concept in the Lean Manufacturing world that has crept its way into project management systems as well and can help your organization become more visible and stay ahead of issues. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19851716

085: Odes to the Office Volume 1 07/16/2021

085: Odes to the Office Volume 1 Today is Volume 1 of Odes to the Office, a compilation of each of these that I've created to far. Enjoy the following Odes: /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19829033

084: J is for Just [ABC's of EYB] 07/15/2021

084: J is for Just [ABC's of EYB] Some words have a way of limiting people and not letting them reach their full potential. JUST happens to be one of the kings in this realm. Today, we talk about how we often use just in wrong ways and how to try to counteract that and help our people and businesses thrive. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19816952

083: I is for Innovation [ABC's of EYB] 07/14/2021

083: I is for Innovation [ABC's of EYB] What does innovation look like in your world? Where have you seen innovation done well or not so well? Let me know by shooting me an email at [email protected] /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19804775

082: H is for Help [ABC's of EYB] 07/12/2021

082: H is for Help [ABC's of EYB] There are a lot of hard things that we have to do in life. But asking for help might be one of the hardest. How can you create a culture where you can make it the norm to ask for and give help? Check out today's episode for more. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19777286

081: G is for Gemba [ABC's of EYB] 07/09/2021

081: G is for Gemba [ABC's of EYB] What in the world is a Gemba. We talk about what it is and why you need to learn to "Go to the Gemba" in your business. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19753997

080: F is for Fun [ABC's of EYB] 07/08/2021

080: F is for Fun [ABC's of EYB] Work can be fun. It's OK. Actually, not just OK, but it can help your people more fulfillment while actually making your business more productive as well. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19742021

079: E is for Encouragement [ABC's of EYB] 07/07/2021

079: E is for Encouragement [ABC's of EYB] Today get to talk about one of my other top favorite topics: Encouragement. Encouragement has so much power and potential that we usually don't even realize or comprehend. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19729094

078: D is for Decisions 07/06/2021

078: D is for Decisions As we continue our ABCs series today we look at Decisions and decision fatigue. How it can be impacting your people and your business and how you can take steps to counteract it. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19713968

077: Freedom! 07/05/2021

077: Freedom! On this Freedom Monday, I wanted to take a few minutes to appreciate the freedoms we have here in the U.S. and those who have sacrificed to give them to us. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19704734

076: Ode to Automation 07/02/2021

076: Ode to Automation Taking a break from our ABCs of EYB today to do an Ode to Automation. Automation is a popular thing, especially in manufacturing. It can be great, but it can also bring headaches. Here's to both of those. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19681880

075: C is for Curiosity [ABC's of EYB] 07/01/2021

075: C is for Curiosity [ABC's of EYB] Today we continue our ABCs series as we look at one of my favorites. It's a skills set or trait that I think is so simple and yet so important in the workplace (and world actually): Curiosity. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19668419

074: B is for Better [ABC's of EYB] 06/30/2021

074: B is for Better [ABC's of EYB] Today we continue our ABCs series as we shift our focus to the power of establishing a culture that values Better. When you can make incremental changes each day in various aspects of your business, you can begin to gain momentum. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19653740

073: A is for Access [ABC's of EYB] 06/29/2021

073: A is for Access [ABC's of EYB] Today we kick off our first episode of the ABC's of Engineering Your Business. And this one often gets overlooked but it's a biggie. Giving your people the access they need to the resources they need. Take a listen and let me know your thoughts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19638524

072: Introducing ABCs of Engineering Your Business 06/28/2021

072: Introducing ABCs of Engineering Your Business Today, I'm introducing a new series that we'll be starting tomorrow, ABCs of Engineering Your Business. We'll pull a different word each day as we work through the alphabet, touching on some of the major People and Process themes as well as some new ones as well. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19625417

071: Life Can Be Cruel... How To Lead Well 06/25/2021

071: Life Can Be Cruel... How To Lead Well Work isn't just about work. The connections you have there you have for a reason. Everyone you interact with is carrying a burden. You may not know what or why, but you there are ways you can be there for them. We talk about all of this on today's episode /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19602044

070: But What Was The Goal? 06/24/2021

070: But What Was The Goal? Often I've seen two people have slightly (or widely different) ideas of what a goal was supposed to be. When this happens, regardless of the outcome, one person won't be happy. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19601993

069: Keep Going... They Will Come 06/23/2021

069: Keep Going... They Will Come Most new ideas, plans, designs and initiatives die a quick death when they meet resistance or crickets from the group. But often, the most beautiful things lie on the other side if we're willing to stick to what we believe and push through. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19575254

068: Lack of information is Costing You 06/22/2021

068: Lack of information is Costing You On today's episode, we're taking a look of how miscommunication can slowly eat away at your business and what you can do about it. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19559096

067: Zip Lines, Stuffed Animals and Problem Solving 06/21/2021

067: Zip Lines, Stuffed Animals and Problem Solving On today's episode, we're discussing how taking action can not only give you momentum but help your problem solving and process efforts. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19544717

066: Ode to Change 06/18/2021

066: Ode to Change Today we feature another Ode to The Office with Ode to Change. This one focuses on more than just the office and is a bit on the more serious side. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19520192

065: The Key To Staying Focused 06/17/2021

065: The Key To Staying Focused Today we discuss the key to staying focused and being able to crank through your important tasks. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19507178

064: Why Details Matter - A Lesson From Car Repair 06/16/2021

064: Why Details Matter - A Lesson From Car Repair Today we discuss the importance of details and how missing one small detail can cause confusion, strained relationships, quality issues, miscommunication and more. /episode/index/show/storiesofstarters/id/19494677

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