A chaotic fuel yard, frustrated drivers, and soaring costs. Learn how a simple, "snake-line" solution—inspired by a trip to Disney World and implemented by the drivers themselves— transformed a major transportation company.

What does an undefeated college football team have to do with employee-powered innovation? Discover the surprising connection and a powerful leadership lesson from Coach McPhee.

Want to unlock continuous improvement and ignite innovation? Forget complex systems as the starting point. Discover the power of "Starting Where the Energy Is," a surprisingly simple principle for tapping into your employees' existing knowledge and passion.

In a world increasingly focused on automation and top-down control, where frontline workers are increasingly devalued, former SBA Administrator and current Goodwill CEO Steve Preston champions a different approach: effectively empowering frontline employees. Discover why he believes a "leap of faith" in your workforce is essential for success.

During the pandemic, I faced a leap-of-faith decision: buying a lake property sight unseen. This personal experience reminded me of a powerful lesson about leadership outlined in my book, Ideas to Action. Discover the connection between a ramshackle cabin and employee-powered innovation.

Are top-down mandates and endless surveys failing to drive real change? Discover how to achieve the sweet spot of change by combining clear leadership direction with employee-powered innovation.

Facing a crisis after Hurricane Katrina, the SBA was drowning in loan applications and struggling with low morale. Discover how they turned things around by effectively empowering employees and implementing the Ideas-to-Action Process.

Discover how to tap into your employees' knowledge and empower them to drive innovation and accelerate results with the new book, Ideas to Action.