Thanks to IISE Magazine, published by the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, for naming The Mistakes That Make Us their “book of the month.” How our slip-ups make us stronger IIISE member Graban explores ‘favorite mistake’ podcast topic in new book “To err is human,” and thus, we all… Read More "“The Mistakes That Make Us” Named Book of the Month by IISE"
Looking Inward Instead of Blaming and Shaming Others for Mistakes
Here’s some material that I didn’t end up using in my book The Mistakes That Make Us. Maybe that was a mistake. Looking Inward Instead of Blaming and Shaming Others Engineer and manufacturing consultant Sabrina Moon learned relatively early in her career that it was a mistake to lead by… Read More "Looking Inward Instead of Blaming and Shaming Others for Mistakes"
A Happy, Tasty Accident: The Overcooked Duck That Led to a New Menu Item at a French Restaurant
I had the opportunity to dine at a French restaurant that I really enjoy in Fort Worth, Texas the other night. Their specials board listed aa new appetizer: a Duck Confit Fondue. Cheese? Yes Duck? Yes Together? Yes, please!! Duck confit is a cooking and preparation method where duck legs… Read More "A Happy, Tasty Accident: The Overcooked Duck That Led to a New Menu Item at a French Restaurant"