Drawing from over 30 years of leadership and consulting experience — including a decade in DoD manufacturing — Joseph G. Rizk shares the lessons that shaped how he leads, mentors, advises, and parents. From downtime reduction to generational communication, each article offers real-world insights that translate across industries, teams, and families.
Observations Spanning Across 30+ years
Lessons Learned:
As a Father, Leader, and Colleague
JOSEPH G. RIZK
Table of Contents
Chapter I – Life’s Multifaceted Roles: Mixing Business and Family
Chapter II – Strengths, Challenges, and Opportunities
- Are You a Manager or a Leader?
- Always Be Prepared to Engage
- Are You Patch Go Or Stop Fix Organization
- The Cost of Rework
- Prioritizing Your Tasks: It's as Easy as ABCD
- Add EMI And TMI To Your Business Glossary
- Time Management and the Hierarchy of Communication
- How To Minimize Hiring Impact On Cost
- A Powerful Business Lesson From Covid 19
- What you should do once you decide to hire
Chapter III – Entrepreneurship and Advisory Excellence
Chapter IV – Valuing Clients and Social Media Etiquette
- Revitalizing the Customer Service Industry
- Why You Should Keep LinkedIn Connections Under 250
- The Art of Managing Your Boss: Knowing when to speak, when to listen, and when to act.
- Defense Manufacturing Planning Should Follow Common Sense, NOT Political Parties
- Rowing in the right direction
- How do you prevent 5 Shades of Grey from killing your efficiency and sometimes your profit?
Chapter V – Partnership and Mentorship
Conclusion / Summary Page
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joseph G. Rizk is a Strategic Consultant with an entrepreneurial drive
leveraging over 20 years of experience in Cost and Schedule, Supply
Chain, and Operational Excellence. He has successfully advised
clients across various industries, with a special focus on Defense and
Aerospace. Joseph currently resides in Boca Raton, FL with his three
children.
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