Engineering Your Business Podcast
Do More With What You Have073: A is for Access [ABC’s of EYB]
Today, we're kicking off our ABCs of Engineering Your Business with A is for Access. There are few things as frustrating as not having access to the tools, people, resources or knowledge needed to accomplish a task. And yet, often, we put barriers in place to this access without even knowing it. They may not…
072: Introducing ABCs of Engineering Your Business
So, I was looking back at over 70 episodes so far as we've looked at various topics related to both People and Processes in your business. And I thought it would be good to dig into a new series that can tap back into some of those main themes in a new way. So, starting…
071: Life Can Be Cruel… How To Lead Well
I probably don't have to tell you this, but life can be cruel sometimes. I'm sure you could roll up the sleeves of your heart and show me scars that you've received over the years. Pain, disappointment. Heartache. Loss. Frustration. Dashed dreams. Opportunities that never came your way. Our world is full of those, though…
070: But What Was The Goal?
Welcome back to the Engineering Your Business podcast, helping entrepreneurs and business leaders like you leverage your people and processes to thrive in your business. I'm your host Shawn Washburn. Have you ever gotten frustrated when a project at work went off course or a coworker or team member poured their heart into something but…
069: Keep Going… They Will Come
Have you ever struggled with starting something new? Maybe it's a new initiative at work, introducing a new concept or process or company vision. Or maybe you're an entrepreneur launching off on your own and encountering resistance and frustration. I want to encourage you to just keep at it and give it a little longer.…
068: Lack of information is Costing You
Twice recently I was invited to a meeting via email. The invitation had a title for the meeting, but there was no further information about the reason for the meeting. Please don't do this. I'm begging you on behalf of your team members. Whether it's a meeting you've planned or an email that's not telling…
067: Zip Lines, Stuffed Animals and Problem Solving
One thing I've found over the years when it comes to implementing continuous improvement or problem solving in our companies is that there is only so much you can design or plan for without jumping in and just doing it and learning as you go. I was reminded of this as my daughter and I…
066: Ode to Change
Today, we revisit our Ode to the Office series. If you've missed past episodes, we did Odes to Sticky Notes, Coffee Brewers, Zoom Meetings, White Out and the Undo Button. This one is a little different though. For one, it will be a little bit broader than just work. For another, it is a little…
065: The Key To Staying Focused
The other day I was trying to get a close-up picture of something in my hand. The trouble was that my phone thought that the background looked more interesting than what I was holding so it was focusing on the background. I had to move around a few times until I finally had just a…
064: Why Details Matter – A Lesson From Car Repair
It's amazing what happens when we get ALL of the details. One little detail can clear up a ton of confusion, can save a lot of money or time, can change a conversation, can make a decision easier. Recently I had some trouble with my son's car. Some exhaust trouble. OK, so, maybe trouble isn't…
