Manufacturing Leadership Challenge -Toyota Manufacturing, Now This Is Sexy!

The improvement possibilities in the world of manufacturing are endless and very exciting. Companies such as Toyota are rare and lead by example. They paint the picture of what is possible. Sadly, few companies are capable of following Toyota's management philosophy. A day does not go by where they don't strive to be the best. High technology and automation combined with organization, self-discipline and the human aspect will be the future of successful companies. Are you ready? Take a look!

Complimentary Webinar "Employee Engagement is not Rocket Science"

Please join the following online event in cooperation with the Western Illinois University: 

Webinar 09/30/2011

Illinois Time Zone  12.30 PM CDT 

Toronto Time Zone 1.30 PM EDT

Employee Engagement is not Rocket Science ~ How to Engage People's Hearts and Minds! 

"Our expectations determine the gap between what we want and what we get." ~ Karin Lindner

"Please check your brain at the door." No one ever says that to employees that directly, right? Not really, instead management sends that message loud and clear every day through multiple interactions. Why? Because too many people in management positions think employees are mentally lazy and only want to put in time to collect a paycheck and employees, hearing that message, respond accordingly.  

On a positive note, let's say you are one of those who feel your people probably have some good ideas, would like to benefit from those ideas, but are struggling to make it happen. Merely asking them for their ideas doesn't work because there are too many contradictory messages. It requires a change in the environment to one where your employees want to contribute ideas and the management team encourages it. The solution? Create an REO (Ripple Effect Outcome). 

You can reach this event using the following link:

http://1306139.videoconference.talkfusionlive.com/golive/m/aqQNjJaZD1UxcE5z

Simply sign in with your name or a nickname!

The event will take place on Sep 30th 2011, 01:30:00 PM EDT, 12:30:00 PM CDT

Thank you!

Manufacturing Leadership Challenge - Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!

If your employees don't go the extra mile for you, there is a reason. Business has more to do with emotions than most business people care to admit. So how can we unleash this mysterious inner drive to bring out the best in ourselves and in our people? It's not rocket science. Take a look!

Manufacturing Leadership Challenge - The "Iceberg Theory"

It truly is a challenge to bring out the best in people but it's not as difficult as you may think. It requires the ability to keep an open mind and the willingness to approach things in a different way. It may push you out of your comfort zone and it may also push your people out of their comfort zone, but in the end it is truly worth the effort. Take a look at my unique way of painting the picture!

Complimentary Webinar "Employee Engagement is not Rocket Science"

Karin Lindner in cooperation with
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities

"Our expectations determine the gap between what we want and what we get."


~ Karin Lindner

“Please check your brain at the door.” No one ever says that to employees that directly, right?

Not really, instead management sends that message loud and clear every day through multiple interactions.  Why? Because too many people in management positions think employees are mentally lazy and only want to put in time to collect a paycheck and employees, hearing that message, respond accordingly. 

On a positive note, let’s say you are one of those who feel your people probably have some good ideas, would like to benefit from those ideas, but are struggling to make it happen. Merely asking them for their ideas doesn’t work because there are too many contradictory messages. It requires a change in the environment to one where your employees want to contribute ideas and the management team encourages it. The solution? Create an REO (Ripple Effect Outcome). 

If you are interested in learning more, join us for an informative one-hour Webinar where I will provide an overview of my very effective approach to opening the door to the power of Employee Engagement.  I will explain why both sides need to participate in the REO process. I will describe how using the right tools and techniques combined with self-discipline and willpower are the keys to tapping the ideas your employees bring to work every day.  

Employee Engagement is not Rocket Science ~ How to Engage People's Hearts and Minds!

1-Hour Complimentary Webinar, September 30, 2011, 12.30 pm CDT / 1.30 pm EDT

Awareness Objectives:

·       Clarify the True Meaning of Employee Engagement

·       Recognize the Power of Changing Your Perspective

·       Realize “Why” the Heads Don’t Connect with the Hands

·       Identify the Difference between Training and Learning

·       Discover the Secret to having Highly Engaged Employees

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Some of Karin’s Publications:

“Excellence is not a Skill. It’s an Attitude” – Manufacturing Automation Magazine, January 5, 2010

“Addressing the Impending Skills Trade Shortage, Manufacturing.net, January 24, 2011

“The Cause of Success” – Manufacturing.net, March 4, 2011”

“Perception is a Funny Thing” – Manufacturing.net, March 18, 2011

Co-Author with Brian Tracy, Ken Blanchard and Stephen Covey in the book “Discover Your Inner Strengths”

Author of the book: “How Can We Make Manufacturing Sexy?” – to be published by the end of 2011 

Save the date and register today for this complimentary Webinar! 

Email: karin@karicosolutions.com or Bill Jorgeson: WC-Jorgeson@wci.edu or call 1-647-401-5274.

Manufacturing Excellence - "The Man in the Glass"

When you get what you want in your struggle for self
And the world makes you king for a day
Just go to the mirror and look at yourself
And see what that man has to say.

For it isn’t your father, or mother, or wife 
Whose judgment upon you must pass
The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life
Is the one staring back from the glass.

He’s the fellow to please – never mind all the rest
For he’s with you, clear to the end
And you’ve passed your most difficult, dangerous test
If the man in the glass is your friend.

You may fool the whole world down the pathway of years
And get pats on the back as you pass
But your final reward will be heartache and tears
If you’ve cheated the man in the glass. 


This poem by Peter Dale Wimbrow Sr. was first published in 1934 and is still very popular today. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!

Do You Know the Difference between Bossism and Leadership?

Bossism or Leadership? What a topic! I know many people who like to talk about leadership but their behaviour clearly demonstrates bossism. Some of them know and intend to be that way, others are simply not aware and these are the ones who will get the most value from this video. Bossism is a form of bullying that should no longer be tolerated or accepted. Take a look!