Norman Bodek (1932-2020)

Condolences to the family of Mr. Norman Bodek (obituary and Wikipedia).

I had many wonderful phone and email conversations with Norman over the last 18 years. He was a beloved figure, always accessible and always helpful. A humble man, life-long learner, and earnest in his life’s mission to help humanity and the planet. He would help anyone who asked and do more than asked. Norman was always searching for treasures to generously share with other people. He was incredibly devoted to his work and he produced a large body of great work.

For those of you who do not know much about Norman Bodek, here is some background information from a endnote in the book Better Thinking, Better Results, about The Wiremold Company’s Lean transformation. When writing the book in winter 2002, I contacted Norman and asked him who was the business leader that best comprehended the books he published. The answer is shown in Note 1, below.