1st Edition
Making Better Decisions How to Avoid Common Traps, Eliminate Distractions, and Drive Impactful Outcomes
Introduction: Making Better Decisions: The Paint It Red Philosophy
Chapter 1: The Power of Red: A Simple Solution to a Complex Problem
Chapter 2: Why We Overcomplicate: Our Psychological Barriers
Chapter 3: Cutting Through the Noise
Chapter 4: Leading with Structure: Setting the Foundation and Empowering People
Chapter 5: The Minimalist Mindset: Prioritize Thoughts and Habits
Chapter 6: Clear and Concise: Effective Communication
Chapter 7: A Different Lens: Success Stories from Business and School
Chapter 8: Painting Your Personal Life Red
Chapter 9: The Paint It Red Legacy
Conclusion: How to Paint It Red
References
Biography
Chris A. Ortiz is a seasoned leader, award-winning author, and leadership mentor with over two decades of hands-on experience driving change across shop floors, executive teams, and entire organizations. He is the founder and former owner of Kaizen Assembly, a lean implementation and leadership mentoring company he led for over 10 years. He has worked with companies across North America and Europe to build better systems and stronger leaders.
Chris is the author of 11 business books focused on leadership, continuous improvement, decision-making, and organizational performance. His writing combines practical insights with real-world experience, making his work relatable and results-driven. He is the winner of the prestigious Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence for The Psychology of Lean Improvements, and this latest book continues this mission by providing tools that work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Beyond writing, Chris is the host of the Mindset-Money-Mastery podcast and YouTube channel, with nearly 19,700 subscribers and weekly content focused on solving real problems in leadership and operations. His blog reaches more than 5000 monthly readers, offering regular insights on process improvement, culture change, and leading people well. Chris is also a frequent presenter and collaborator with platforms like Limble CMMS, where he leads monthly webinars for hundreds of operations professionals.
Whether through books, speaking, or one-on-one coaching, his goal remains the same: to help leaders stop repeating the same problems. And start building systems that last.
