This ancient Chinese proverb is a good reminder that always giving and doing things for other people may be helpful in the moment, but developing self-reliant and independent Lean and Six Sigma practitioners ​can grow a future rich with innovation and creativity.  

Discussion - What types of things do you do in your organization to "teach others how to fish for a lifetime?"

  Question - What other "commandments"  would you include?

**Discussion - What other methods of teaching have you used to help influence those around you in a positive way?