I don't always share new episodes of the "<a href='http://myfavoritemistakepodcast.com/'>My Favorite Mistake" podcast</a> with you here, but when I do... it's a Lean practitioner.
 
Today, that guest is David Meier, a former Toyota team member and leader, author of two https://amzn.to/3xPHcre with Jeffrey Liker, and a TPS/Lean consultant. Oh, and he has a great distillery in Kentucky now called <a href='https://glennscreekdistillery.com/'>Glenn's Creek Distillery.</a>


Toyota / Lean topics include:
 
<ul><li>More background about what you learned at Toyota</li>
<li>Hard for people to talk about mistakes, admitting they're human</li>
<li>Blame vs. responsibility? </li>
<li>Toyota teaches that leaders have responsibility </li>
<li>Blame with punishment = "accountability"?</li>
<li>Punishment replaced with learning and improvement?</li>
<li>Hard on the process, not on the people</li>
<li>Mr. Yoshino's mix up with the paint area (<a href='https://www.markgraban.com/isao-yoshino-katie-anderson-on-mistakes-leadership-learning-and-culture/'>Episode #30</a>)</li>
<li>My episode about the nearly lost episodes (<a href='https://www.markgraban.com/episode-16-mark-graban-on-his-recent-mistake-that-almost-lost-four-episodes/'>Episode #16</a>)</li>
<li>Mistakes made in the distillery</li>
<li>Mistakes about mistakes?</li>
</ul>

I don't always share new episodes of the "My Favorite Mistake" podcast with you here, but when I do... it's a Lean practitioner. Today, that guest is David Meier, a former Toyota team member and leader, author of two https://amzn.to/3xPHcre with Jeffrey Liker, and a TPS/Lean consultant. Oh, and he has a great distillery in Kentucky now called Glenn's Creek Distillery. Toyota / Lean topics include: More background about what you learned at Toyota Hard for people to talk about mistakes, admitting they're human Blame vs. responsibility? Toyota teaches that leaders have responsibility Blame with punishment = "accountability"? Punishment replaced with learning and improvement? Hard on the process, not on the people Mr. Yoshino's mix up with the paint area (Episode #30) My episode about the nearly lost episodes (Episode #16) Mistakes made in the distillery Mistakes about mistakes?

I don't always share new episodes of the "<a href="http://myfavoritemistakepodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Favorite Mistake" podcast</a> with you here, but when I do... it's a Lean practitioner.
 
Today, that guest is David Meier, a former Toyota team member and leader, author of two https://amzn.to/3xPHcre with Jeffrey Liker, and a TPS/Lean consultant. Oh, and he has a great distillery in Kentucky now called <a href="https://glennscreekdistillery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glenn's Creek Distillery.</a>


Toyota / Lean topics include:
 
<ul><li>More background about what you learned at Toyota</li>
<li>Hard for people to talk about mistakes, admitting they're human</li>
<li>Blame vs. responsibility?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Toyota teaches that leaders have responsibility&nbsp;</li>
<li>Blame with punishment = "accountability"?</li>
<li>Punishment replaced with learning and improvement?</li>
<li>Hard on the process, not on the people</li>
<li>Mr. Yoshino's mix up with the paint area (<a href="https://www.markgraban.com/isao-yoshino-katie-anderson-on-mistakes-leadership-learning-and-culture/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Episode #30</a>)</li>
<li>My episode about the nearly lost episodes (<a href="https://www.markgraban.com/episode-16-mark-graban-on-his-recent-mistake-that-almost-lost-four-episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Episode #16</a>)</li>
<li>Mistakes made in the distillery</li>
<li>Mistakes about mistakes?</li>
</ul>

BONUS: David Meier's "Favorite Mistakes" at Toyota and His Distillery

Since 2006, the Lean Blog Interviews podcast has featured in-depth, candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and doers in the world of Lean and continuous improvement. Hosted by Mark Graban—author, consultant, and longtime Lean practitioner—the show explores how Lean principles are being applied across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and more.
What sets this podcast apart? We go beyond tools and buzzwords. Our guests share real-world stories of success, struggle, learning, and leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned Lean veteran or just getting started, you’ll gain practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization.
Topics include:
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Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolbox
</li>
<li>
Continuous improvement and problem-solving, at every level
</li>
<li>
Leadership behaviors that support real change
</li>
<li>
Psychological safety as a foundation for improvement
</li>
<li>
Lessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, and beyond
</li>
<li>
Candid stories about mistakes—and what we learn from them
</li>
</ul>
We don’t talk much about “Lean Six Sigma” here. But if you believe improvement is about people first—this podcast is for you.
Many episodes feature a special focus on Lean in healthcare, reflecting Mark’s deep work in that field. Hear from leaders working to improve patient safety, reduce waste, and build cultures of respect and learning.
Find all episodes and show notes at <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.leancast.org">www.LeanCast.org</a>. Learn more about Mark and his work at <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.leanblog.org">www.LeanBlog.org</a>. Questions or feedback? Email <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer">mark@leanblog.org </a>

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Since 2006, the Lean Blog Interviews podcast has featured in-depth, candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and doers in the world of Lean and continuous improvement. Hosted by Mark Graban—author, consultant, and longtime Lean practitioner—the show explores how Lean principles are being applied across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and more. What sets this podcast apart? We go beyond tools and buzzwords. Our guests share real-world stories of success, struggle, learning, and leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned Lean veteran or just getting started, you’ll gain practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization. Topics include: Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolbox Continuous improvement and problem-solving, at every level Leadership behaviors that support real change Psychological safety as a foundation for improvement Lessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, and beyond Candid stories about mistakes—and what we learn from them We don’t talk much about “Lean Six Sigma” here. But if you believe improvement is about people first—this podcast is for you. Many episodes feature a special focus on Lean in healthcare, reflecting Mark’s deep work in that field. Hear from leaders working to improve patient safety, reduce waste, and build cultures of respect and learning. Find all episodes and show notes at www.LeanCast.org.Learn more about Mark and his work at www.LeanBlog.org.Questions or feedback? Email mark@leanblog.org

Since 2006, the Lean Blog Interviews podcast has featured in-depth, candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and doers in the world of Lean and continuous improvement. Hosted by Mark Graban—author, consultant, and longtime Lean practitioner—the show explores how Lean principles are being applied across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and more.
What sets this podcast apart? We go beyond tools and buzzwords. Our guests share real-world stories of success, struggle, learning, and leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned Lean veteran or just getting started, you’ll gain practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization.
Topics include:
<ul>
<li>
Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolbox
</li>
<li>
Continuous improvement and problem-solving, at every level
</li>
<li>
Leadership behaviors that support real change
</li>
<li>
Psychological safety as a foundation for improvement
</li>
<li>
Lessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, and beyond
</li>
<li>
Candid stories about mistakes—and what we learn from them
</li>
</ul>
We don’t talk much about “Lean Six Sigma” here. But if you believe improvement is about people first—this podcast is for you.
Many episodes feature a special focus on Lean in healthcare, reflecting Mark’s deep work in that field. Hear from leaders working to improve patient safety, reduce waste, and build cultures of respect and learning.
Find all episodes and show notes at <a href="https://www.leancast.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.LeanCast.org</a>. Learn more about Mark and his work at <a href="https://www.leanblog.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.LeanBlog.org</a>. Questions or feedback? Email <a rel="noopener noreferrer">mark@leanblog.org&nbsp;</a>

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