Make Better Decisions
Paint It Red
Chris Ortiz
Chris Ortiz, creator of the Paint It Red Philosophy, is a transformative leader and advocate for simplicity in problem-solving. With over two decades of experience in leadership and process improvement. Chris has built a career challenging the conventional wisdom that complexity equals progress.
His Story
Chris Ortiz is an award-winning author, esteemed leader, and a process improvement specialist renowned for simplifying complexities and inspiring actionable change. A 2013 Shingo Prize winner, Chris an industry leader in decision-making and personal growth through his Paint It Red Philosophy. A bold approach that emphasizes clarity and confidence to cut through life's complexities.
Chris has authored numerous works on leadership and culture, drawing from decades of experience to provide strategies that resonate across personal and professional domains. Whether redefining operational systems or equipping readers with financial independence tools, Chris’s work consistently delivers transformative insights for achieving progress and peace of mind.
His book The Psychology of Lean Improvements won the 2013 Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence.
He is currently working on three new books.
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Paint It Red: Make Better Decisions. The complete Paint It Red Philosophy. TBA
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The Daily Bucket: Simplified Money Management. Simple framework for money management. TBA
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The Maintenance Mindset. An innovative and forward approach to maintenance excellence. 2026. Taylor and Francis
