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You Copied a “Best Practice”... So Why Isn’t It Working?

March 18, 2026 • Kristina Schmitt • Season 1 • Episode 94

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Leaders often try to copy best practices from other companies—but still struggle to get results.
In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt explains why best practices fail for leaders and how to make them actually work in your organization.

If you’re a business owner, manufacturing leader, or manager who has ever implemented something that “should have worked” but didn’t—this episode is for you.

After visiting high-performing facilities and bringing back proven systems, Kristina shares what actually went wrong—and what leaders must do differently to create lasting change.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why copying solutions from other companies often fails
The 4 biggest mistakes leaders make when implementing change
Why behavior change matters more than the system itself
How to adapt ideas so they actually stick in your team

This episode will help you stop chasing “best practices” and start building leadership systems that work in your real-world environment.

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