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Dictionary showing the word 'Leadership' and the definition highlighted.

Noah Webster Needn't Worry

In a 2016 article in The Guardian, there is a discussion of new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Soon after reading that, I took advantage of the
Photo of Kai Kight Quest for Excellence 33rd Keynote Speaker playing the violin.

Compose Your World

Why do some people just play notes they are handed while others write new music in the world? That’s the kind of question that fascinates innovative violinist
Our organization offers you GRACE (showing employees holding signs for gratitude, resilience, aspiration, courage, and empathy)

A Time for G*R*A*C*E

I hope the recently completed holiday season was a joyous one for you. I find this season provides an annual time of reflection for me; a time to be thankful
January 5, 1962, Pinar del Río, Cuba photo showing the wedding of Michelle's parents.

Honor the Origins of Love and Leadership

Introducing Writer/Editor Michelle Peña Picture a young married couple about to board the only ship that can take them, their infant son, and a second baby boy
Photo of Harry Hertz at 14 years old.

Two Saturdays I Will Never Forget

My First Real Job Every few years, in my dreams, I relive an incident from my first real job. At age 14, I was eligible for a work permit in 1960's New York
Hertz' Razor, shave off the unlikely. Established in 2021.

Hertz Has a Better Razor

Razors This blog post was conceived when I was recently reminded of Hanlon's Razor, a rule of thumb that states, One should never attribute to malice something
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“The Newton Apple Tree is Dead”

Once during Baldrige examiner training on the campus of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), someone asked me where he could find the

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Blogrige, the official blog of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, shares practical guidance, success stories, examples, and inspiration on how Baldrige resources can support your long-term success, whether your organization is large or small, has one site or worldwide locations, and is just getting started or continuously improving.

The Baldrige Program offers a comprehensive and proven leadership and management framework that focuses on results in all areas of your organization. Learn more about the Baldrige Program, the products and services available to help your organization succeed, and how to self-assess using the Baldrige framework.

If you have any questions about Blogrige, please contact Baldrige Customer Service at baldrige [at] nist.gov (baldrige[at]nist[dot]gov).

The views presented here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or policies of NIST.