Why I Don’t Allow Cell Phones at Work

One of the biggest questions I get is — “Paul, what’s your cell phone policy at work?” Here’s the truth: when you’re at work, I’m paying you for every second. That means every second counts. When employees use their phones during work hours, it’s not just disrespectful — it’s waste. This video explains why respecting your time and your company’s time builds trust, discipline, and excellence. When everyone gives 100%, everyone wins — including the customer. That’s 2 Second Lean thinking in action. Chapters 00:00 – The Most Common Question 00:11 – The Employee Conversation 00:27 – The Value Exchange 00:49 – Respecting the Company = Respecting the Customer 01:12 – Why Jobs Go to China 01:26 – 100% Focus, 100% of the Time 01:33 – The Simple Cell Phone Policy 01:49 – Final Reminder: No Excuses Why Watch? Learn a powerful mindset about focus and respect at work See how small distractions destroy productivity Understand how discipline builds a stronger team and company culture Discover why Lean starts with personal responsibility If this message resonates with you, share it with your team — and subscribe for more 2 Second Lean lessons on simplicity, respect, and continuous improvement. #PaulAkers #2SecondLean #LeanManufacturing #WorkplaceRespect #Productivity #Discipline #EmployeeEngagement #ContinuousImprovement #LeanCulture #WorkplaceExcellence #OperationalExcellence #Kaizen Paul Akers is an entrepreneur, business owner, author, speaker, & Lean maniac. He has written several books on Lean and he travels the world to educate & speak about Lean principles, Lean manufacturing and Lean Health. Paul has a weekly podcast called The American Innovator where he shares about Lean & his travel adventures. For more information on Paul Akers and Lean, visit his website. http://paulakers.net/ He is the founder and president of FastCap, based in Ferndale, WA. FastCap is an international product development company founded in 1997 with over 2000 distributors worldwide. At its core, FastCap is a Lean company, determined to continuously improve everything, everyday. FastCap's products reflect the idea that everything can be improved and the best ideas come from the shop floor. For more information on FastCap, visit FastCap's website. http://www.fastcap.com/ or Blog http://blog.fastcap.com/ For Spanish videos, visit our FastCap Spanish YouTube Channel.    / @fastcapespañol   To sign up to receive news regarding FastCap, 2 Second Lean, and/or The American Innovator podcast, go to this link: http://bit.ly/FastCap-Subscribe