Wednesday is about what works

Work is about creating something of value. It is creativity. It is an essential energy of life. There is a value chain; and the more we understand it, the more we act on it.

Business is creating an abundance of value such that the excess goods or services can be sold for a reasonable margin.

All else is exploitation. It is not business.

There are too many people who are exploitive and their company is as well. We do not consider them to be businesses but call them a company of brutes and thieves, the corrupt, a company of fools, selfish people and otherwise short-term thinkers.

Most of the media focuses their attention on these short-term thinkers. The media is fascinated with the underbelly and dark side of the human equation.

This television show is different. Here we visit with people who think only about improving on what works. In several episodes of the show, that process took on a name and form. You see it come alive through the owner of the business.

Consider the work of Steve Hoffman, founder of Modern Postcard and what happens when a business focuses on Kaizen and the Theory of Constraints.

Consider the work of Sohrab Vossoughi, founder of Ziba Design. The entire workforce of this business is focused on Continuous Improvement and Total Quality Management.

Work is good. Jobs?!? Well, that is another story...