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Tariffs Won’t Save “Steel Town”!
Rebuilding American Industry Takes More Than Tough Talk... US President Donald Trump returned to Pittsburgh — once the beating heart of American steel — promising to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50%. The crowd cheered, "USA! USA!. The headlines flared.
Sol and Rod Morgan
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From Input to Impact: A Systems View of Human Potential
Input → Process → Output is a deceptively powerful model. It is a simple but effective way of depicting the chain of causality that describes, I think, all phenomena. Continuous improvement specialists rely on this model... our starting point for assessing the current state and informing the development of a future state, whether product or service. But what if we applied that same model to something even more profound: the development of human potential?
Sol and Rod Morgan
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The 1% Advantage: What British Cycling Can Teach Us About Lean, Life, and Leadership
Once upon a time, the British Cycling Team was the laughingstock of the competitive cycling world. One Olympic gold medal in nearly a century.
Sol and Rod Morgan
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Unfair Trade? An Indictment of the Anti-Robin Hood Economy
For years now, we've heard it repeated like gospel from political pulpits — "America has been treated unfairly."... This is a crisis born of greed, short-term thinking, and the commodification of human life in the name of cheap goods.
Rod Morgan, Head of Faculty, RPM-Academy
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Reset. Relaunch. Reimagine: The RPM-Academy Journey
There’s something invigorating about a reset — not because what came before was wrong, but because what comes next could be even better.
Rod Morgan, Head of Faculty at RPM-Academy
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In Times of Crisis: The Power and Necessity of Servant Leadership
...global tensions, deepening divisions, and rising anxiety, and leadership has never mattered more— and yet, never felt more fragile.
Sol and Rod Morgan
4 min read
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Innovate or Be Left Behind: Why Business Innovation Is No Longer Optional
The world is changing—faster, louder, and with far more uncertainty than ever before...
Rod Morgan, Head of Faculty, RPM-Academy
3 min read
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Beyond "Field of Dreams": A "Lean" Approach to Corporate Training Investment
Are We Truly Investing in Learning and Creating a Sustainable Learning Culture, or Just Building a Library?
Rod Morgan, Head of Faculty at RPM-Academy
4 min read
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Hey Ava, I know things feel a little crazy right now... Something about tariffs...
I bet you've noticed that the adults around you are talking a lot about money, jobs, and something called "tariffs."
Rod Morgan, LSSMBB, Head of Faculty, RPM-Academy
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The Canadian Economic Sovereignty Manifesto: A Roadmap to Resilience, Prosperity, and Global Leadership
At critical moments in history, nations face the choice of evolution or stagnation. Canada stands at such a crossroads today.
Rod Morgan, Head of Faculty, RPM-Academy
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Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Global Power Plays: Who Really Wins?
As of today, the United States has implemented sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, triggering a seismic shift in global trade...
Rod Morgan, LSSMBB, Head of Faculty, RPM-Academy
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Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Face of Backlash
Fortune 1000 companies pledged over $340 billion to promote racial diversity. Today, many of those same companies are scaling back...
Rod Morgan, Head of Faculty, RPM-Academy
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The Myth of a "Culture of Excellence": Organizations Need Better Processes, Not Fluff!
For too long, organizations have been told that excellence depends on their people and the culture they create.
Rod Morgan, Head of Faculty at RPM-Academy
4 min read
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The Skills Economy: How Knowledge Became the World’s Most Valuable Currency
The half-life of skills is shrinking rapidly, with some technical skills becoming outdated within just a few years.
Rod Morgan, Head of Faculty, RPM-Academy
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Bridging the Gap: Equipping New Managers with Essential Skills for Success
As seasoned managers retire, a gap in skilled leadership is emerging.
Rod Morgan, Head of Faculty at RPM-Academy
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The Rise of the Knowledgeable Worker: A New Paradigm for the Modern Workplace
While the rise of knowledge workers has been instrumental in shaping modern economies, the future belongs to the knowledgeable worker.
Rod Morgan, Head of Faculty, RPM-Academy
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The Journey of Entrepreneurship: Navigating Challenges and Bridging Skill Gaps
Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship is both exhilarating and daunting, fraught with challenges testing your creativity and resolve.
Rod Morgan, Head of Faculty at RPM-Academy
4 min read
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Leadership Matters: Building and Sustaining a Culture of Continuous Improvement
The importance of creating the "right" organization culture and behaviors that are essential for creating a continuous improvement culture.
Rod Morgan, LSSMBB, Head of Faculty, RPM-Academy
4 min read
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Navigating the Future: Why Creativity is the Key to Effective Leadership
In an era marked by unprecedented disruption and rapid change, leadership is undergoing a profound transformation.
Rod Morgan, LSSMBB, Head of Faculty, RPM-Academy
3 min read
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