Yung Lean is describing a weeklong silent retreat he went on about three years ago, at a facility in a forest in his home country of Sweden. Per the program’s parameters, he avoided both spoken and ...

A decade ago, the Swedish rapper was an internet sensation finding global fame. After struggling with drugs, he’s back with new music, a new film and welcome clarity. A decade ago, the Swedish rapper ...

Whether you’re a professional musician or you only sing show tunes in the shower, these funny music jokes will hit just the right note Who doesn’t love music? Who doesn’t love jokes? OK, so apparently ...

A lean business model is an approach to business development that focuses on creating value for the customer while minimizing waste within the organization. This model derives its core principles from ...

My daughter, Alice, is almost two, and quite funny. Although she can say short sentences—“I need cake!”—her humor isn’t particularly verbal. Instead, she giggles while stumbling around in grownup ...

These days, the drive to be more efficient is everywhere. Companies bring in consultants to cut waste, increase output, and optimize performance. One of the most popular approaches is LEAN—a method ...

A common question regarding lean transformation is: How do we make lean stick? How do we instill lean into our culture and make it part of our company DNA, engaging the whole workforce in continually ...

Lean manufacturing may be decades old, but its relevance is only growing stronger in the age of Industry 4.0. As manufacturers increasingly adopt smart manufacturing technologies, a powerful evolution ...

Standardizing your company’s approach can pay off. Here’s how. by Michael Mankins In lean manufacturing, the goal is to establish precise procedures for making products in the safest, easiest, and ...

Age is nothing more than a state of mind, because as the old saying goes, “You're as young as you feel.” That said, some days you feel a little less young than others, and that's where having a solid ...