Think about how long you'll be working in your life. You should enjoy what you do because it makes you a more energetic and enthusiastic leader.

I'm excited to introduce our special guest, Mustafa Ammar. He's from Egypt, and he's traveled all over the world and is fluent in seven languages! Just like me, he thinks of himself as a global citizen.

Mustafa helps people make smart career moves. In other words, he's an expert at making your job feel less like work. Your job should be something that makes you happy and adds value to your company. If your job makes you tired and unhappy, it's harder to be successful.

Mustafa has changed careers many times, and he can give you the tools to make your next career move easier and less stressful.

He's been successful in many different fields, like pharmacy, working as a diplomat in China and Malawi, and in a big bank. Through it all, he focused on living his dream life, not the life others expected from him. He wants to help you make those big career changes, so you can follow your passions with confidence.

In his company called "The Passion MBA," they have a step-by-step plan for people who want to change careers, and they guide you, so you don't take big risks in your career change.

Timestamps:

[03:35] Managers thrive with motivated employees. Explore reasons behind hesitations in pushing employee development.

[08:05] Indicators of employee satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Learn the manager's role in guiding growth.

[11:27] Strategies for managers to support employee development.

[14:35] Do managers truly face limited growth prospects?

[18:10] Signs that indicate when it's time for a manager to consider moving on.

[20:30] Effective ways for managers to transition without “burning bridges”.

[22:05] Mustafa's book, "Time to Move On," and its benefits for middle and senior managers.

[25:05] Advice for managers taking their next career steps.

[26:13] Explore Mustafa's "Passion Blueprint" methodology for leadership development.

[29:55] Mustafa's services supporting managers and leaders.

[31:42] Cross-cultural aspect of leadership development.

[40:40] Where to find Mustafa Ammar?

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Where to find Mustafa Ammar:

Thepassionmba - Instagram

Mustafa Ammar - Website

Thepassionmba - Website

Mustafa Ammar - LinkedIn

Courses recommended by Wave-BEF:

Wave Business Excellence Footprint - website

Courses For Employees

Courses For Managers

Check out the Lean Six Sigma for Managers (LSSfM) Course in this 1.5 minute video

Where to find Juan and WAVE-Business Excellence Footprint:

Wave Business Excellence Footprint - website

Juan Eduardo Steigerwald - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - YouTube

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - Instagram

Feel free to contact Wave team at any time.

In today's episode we delve into the art of storytelling and explore how you can learn a couple new tips and tricks to further improve your presentation and meeting skills.

It's my privilege to introduce you to Doug Thompson, a resident of Austin, Texas, and a seasoned storyteller plus TEDx Speaker. He specializes in telling stories and helping others learn storytelling skills and makes complex topics understandable for everyone.

He spent over two decades at Microsoft as their Director Technology Strategist and Artificial Intelligence Ambassador. 

Today, Doug is the Chief Education Architect at Tanium, and he also hosts his own podcast titled The Doug Thompson Podcast.

Timestamps:

[01:35] Doug’s journey to storytelling.

[06:40] World-renowned individuals who have successfully applied storytelling techniques.

[08:40] The secrets of effective storytelling.

[11:50] The art of listening; good storyteller is a better listener.

[18:00] The power of storytelling in the modern corporate world: transforming employees and managers.

[22:15] Incorporate storytelling techniques into meetings and acquisitions.

[28:30] 3 Do's and don'ts for storytellers.

[41:25] Exploring Doug Thompson's offerings and reach.

If the links are not clickable on your platform, please access them

Where to find Doug Thompson:

Doug Thompson - Instagram

Doug Thompson - Website

Doug Thompson - LinkedIn

Doug Thompson - Twitter

The Doug Thompson Podcast

Doug Thompson TedX Talks - YouTube

Juan Eduardo Steigerwald - LinkedIn

Wave Business Excellence Footprint - website

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - YouTube

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - Instagram

Courses recommended for career development:

⁠Courses For Employees⁠

⁠Courses For Managers⁠

⁠Check out the Lean Six Sigma for Managers

Feel free to contact Wave team at any time.

This conversation is the same recording that was posted on the First Waves for Employees platform but also has a significant value to management.

Today's episode is all about Lean, Continuous Improvement and much more. Mark Graban is an internationally recognized consultant, author, professional speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He builds upon a deep education in engineering and management with practical experience working in multiple industries to apply methods including Lean management, continuous improvement, statistical methods, and people-centered leadership approaches.

He has learned, practiced, and taught these methodologies in settings including manufacturing, healthcare, and technology startups. Working independently since 2010, and in partnership with other consulting groups, Mark enjoys working with organizations that are looking for better ways to improve, with leaders who are willing to lead that charge. Mark is also a Senior Advisor to the software company KaiNexus.

He is the founder and lead blogger and podcaster at LeanBlog.org, started in January 2005.

He is the author of "Lean Hospitals: Improving Quality, Patient Safety, and Employee Engagement "(Productivity Press) and co-authored “Healthcare Kaizen: Engaging Front-Line Staff in Sustainable Continuous Improvements. Both books received the

He has recently published a brand-new book called, “The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation.”

Timestamps:

[03:00] Exploring Mark's passion and his journey to his current work.

[06:37] Understanding the application of Lean in healthcare and its differences and similarities compared to other industries.

[10:40] Example of a Lean deployment in a hospital.

[15:40] Discovering strategies for maintaining Lean sustainability in hospitals with high staff rotation.

[21:05] Learning about Mark's award-winning books and the process behind receiving the prestigious Shingo Award.

[23:35] Exploring the content of Mark's book titled "Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More."

[27:45] Gaining insights from Mark's book "Practicing Lean: Learning How to Learn to Get Better... Better."

[30:00] Diving into Mark's latest book, "The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation."

[38:30] How to combine innovation with process improvement.

[40:40] A practical takeaway or tool for enhancing workplace efficiency.

[43:25] Discovering the services Mark offers and where listeners can connect with him.

If the links are not clickable on your platform, please access them

Where to find Mark Graban:

Mark Graban (@mgraban) - Instagram

Mark Graban - Website

Mark Graban - LinkedIn 

Mark Graban - Twitter 

Mark Graban - YouTube

Where to find Juan and WAVE-Business Excellence

Wave Business Excellence Footprint - website

Juan Eduardo Steigerwald - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - YouTube

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - Instagram

Courses recommended by Wave-BEF:

Wave Business Excellence Footprint - website

Courses For Employees

Six Sigma White Belt Training | WAVE-BEF Academy

Lean Practitioner Training (English) | WAVE-BEF Academy

Feel free to contact Wave team at any time.

In today's episode we will speak Dean Meyers from New York, a design thinking and innovation trainer, coach, and consultant. He has been teaching people how to apply visual thinking and design thinking in technology since the Macintosh arrived on desktops with the first graphical user’s interface.

He has employed techniques including graphic facilitation and LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® to help entrepreneurs, startups, managers, and C-suite decision makers do better work, build stronger teams, and become more than design thinkers: they are design DOERS. His motto is, "Be Brave and ITERATE!". 

Dean is one of the authors of "The World of Visual Facilitation", and he is a former faculty member of the American Management Association. Today, he is applying all his experience and skills at U.S. Bank as the innovation facilitator.

I am excited to introduce you to this amazing guest, Dean.

Timestamps:

[01:45] From start to success: Dean’s journey.

[06:30] Exploring design thinking and innovation.

[10:40] Design thinking solutions for your business.

[14:00] Timelines in design thinking projects.

[19:00] Design thinking triumphs in various sectors.

[20:50] Placing your design thinking team in the hierarchy.

[25:30] Mistakes in design thinking implementation.

[26:55] Ensuring long-lasting and sustainable design thinking results.

[30:00] Calculating ROI with design thinking.

[34:45] Pilot testing design thinking.

[36:10] Global digital design thinking strategies.

[37:25] Harmonizing design thinking with other programs.

[43:05] A quick design thinking tool.

[44:40] Where to find Dean.

Freebie - Value Proposition Canvas video tutorial by WAVE

Where to find Dean:

Dean Meyers - LinkedIn

email: [email protected]

Courses for career development recommended by Wave:

Courses For Employees

Courses For Managers

Check out the Lean Six Sigma for Managers (LSSfM) Course in this 1.5 minute video

Where to find Juan and WAVE-Business Excellence Footprint:

Wave Business Excellence Footprint - website

Juan Eduardo Steigerwald - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - YouTube

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - Instagram

Feel free to contact Wave team at any time.

If the links are not clickable on your platform, please access them

In today's episode we are going to speak about the essence of emotional intelligence and its profound impact on leadership. While often overlooked as a leadership quality, many forward-thinking organizations now integrate emotional intelligence into their hiring process.

Reflecting on my career journey, EI was probably one of the key drivers that helped me climb the corporate ladder so quickly, despite being the youngest and the least experienced person at the time.

In this episode my special guest speaks about how working with emotional intelligence can make you understand your team members better and inspire greater motivation, job satisfaction and elevated performance.

I'm excited to introduce our esteemed guest, Diana Lowe, an authority in emotional intelligence.

Diana is the CEO of Blue Light Leadership, a company dedicated to cultivating emotional intelligence among remote leaders. She is an executive coach who works with directors to C-Suite executives in Fortune 500 companies to transform their team spirit and communication, resulting in turning low-performing teams into highly productive and engaged teams. Her company focuses on using evidence-based research from positive psychology to combat rising stress and anxiety so you as a leader can thrive in navigating uncertainty.

Timestamps:

[02:40] Exploring the path to Diana’s passion discovery.

[07:55] Discovering the link between emotional intelligence and leadership.

[13:35] Emotions run everything we do.

[15:20] Modern epidemic of loneliness.

[16:00] Using EI to gain deeper insights into the team.

[17:25] Empowering listeners with an actionable task.

[24:40] Navigating situational awareness; clarity and autonomy.

[26:20] Working on our emotional vocabulary.

[35:10] Diverse approaches to handling unpleasant situations.

[38:15] Is your inner narrative reflecting the reality?

[39:55] Services provided by Diana and details on where to find her.   

If the links are not clickable on your platform, please access them directly from our website at www.wave-bef.com under the 'Podcasts' category.

Where to find Diana:

Diana Lowe - LinkedIn

Blue Light Leadership - Emotional Intelligence Training For Leaders - Website

Diana Lowe - Emotional Intelligence Expert - Instagram

Diana Lowe - YouTube

Recommended by Diana test to take:

Personality Test, Personality Assessment: VIA Survey | VIA Institute (viacharacter.org)

MBTI test (www.themyersbriggs.com)

Where to find Juan and WAVE-Business Excellence

Wave Business Excellence Footprint - website

Courses For Employees

Courses For Managers

Check out the Lean Six Sigma for Managers (LSSfM) Course in this 1.5 minute video

Juan Eduardo Steigerwald - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - YouTube

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - Instagram

Feel free to contact Wave team at any time.

In today's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of applying Amazon's principles to your company. Besides Jeff Bezos, there is another person who can tell us more. His name is Steve Anderson, and he is an expert in strategic risk and business growth.

Drawing on decades of experience in the insurance industry, he wrote the book called, “The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon”, which has become a Wall Street Journal, USA Today,

Get ready to be inspired as we introduce you to our exceptional guest, Steve Anderson, and explore the powerful strategies he has to share.

Timestamps:

[01:40] Introduction and Steve's journey to where he is today.

[05:20] What intrigued Steve about Jeff Bezos?

[07:20] Jeff Bezos' principles for Amazon's growth and their relevance to all businesses.

[16:30] The importance of being obsessed with customer business, not just customer focused.

[17:50] The 3 Customer Experience Pillars and their implementation in your own company.

[20:15] Amazon’s rating and reviews plus questions feature.

[22:35] Prime, customers’ needs and customer focus.

[27:50] The significance of the "It's Always Day 1" mindset for business growth.

[32:30] Two types of decisions companies can make according to J. Bezos.

[36:50] “The Bezos Letters. 14 Principles to Grow your Business Like Amazon” book.

[37:40] Criticism faced by Amazon.

[37:40] Services provided by Steve and where to find him.

If the links are not clickable on your platform, please access them directly from our website at www.wave-bef.com under the 'Podcasts' category.

Where to find Steve Anderson:

Steve Anderson - Instagram

Steve Anderson - Facebook

The Bezos Letters by Steve Anderson and Karen Anderson - Book

Catalyit - Website

Steve Anderson - LinkedIn

Steve Anderson - YouTube 

email: [email protected] 

Links to recommended courses:

Courses For Employees

Courses For Managers

Check out the Lean Six Sigma for Managers (LSSfM) Course in this 1.5 minute video

Where to find WAVE-Business Excellence Footprint:

Juan Eduardo Steigerwald - LinkedIn

Wave Business Excellence Footprint - Website

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - YouTube

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - Instagram

Feel free to contact Wave team at any time.

Today's episode is all about the world of IT and your company’s digital transformation.

My special guest is Ali Davachi, who is a Forbes Author, a digital transformation expert and Founder/CEO of Realware LLC. His goal is to provide frictionless technology that liberates business and accelerates outcomes.

Ali says that the best businesses have a “secret sauce”, which is their unique value, that makes them distinctive to other similar businesses and powers their success. And yet when they try to leverage technology that promises to optimize and accelerate their business, they find that the technology forces process changes that compromise their unique value. This is where he and his team can make a digital transformation journey a successful one!

I am excited to introduce you to this amazing guest, Ali.

Timestamps:

[01:35] Ali’s story and his background.

[07:10] Key questions for business leaders prior to technology/process upgrade.

[12:10] Dangers of IT systems taking on a life of their own.

[15:10] Ali’s book “Rapid Transformation - An Outcomes-Based Approach to Drive Results”. Insights into the “RAPID” method of development.

[20:50] Importance of business change management in digital transformation.

[22:30] Changing organizational mindset for outcome-driven IT and transformation.

[26:50] Managing risk in digital transformation.

[30:10] Varying definitions of risk across different regions.

[32:40] Three key questions before embarking on a digital transformation.

[33:30] Ali’s services and contact information.

If the links are not clickable on your platform, please access them directly from our website at www.wave-bef.com under the 'Podcasts' category.

Where to find Ali:

Realware - Website

Recommended courses:

Courses For Employees

Courses For Managers

Check out the Lean Six Sigma for Managers (LSSfM) Course in this 1.5 minute video

Where to find Juan and WAVE-Business Excellence Footprint:

Wave Business Excellence Footprint - website

Juan Eduardo Steigerwald - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - YouTube

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - Instagram

Feel free to contact Wave team at any time.

Today's episode delves into the fascinating realm of optimizing your managerial skills through the power of breath. Join me in welcoming our incredible guest, Fleur Conway who is originally from England and now residing in Spain. Over the years, she has gained much knowledge and experience in many areas of health and well-being.

Fleur's impressive credentials include:

·  Buteyko method breathing instructor

·  Oxygen advantage advanced instructor

·  Low pressure fitness trainer

·  Emotional life coach

·  Bach flower therapist

With her diverse skill set, Fleur´s aim is to help us find our balance in all aspects of our life by focusing on breath, body, mind and soul using easy and accessible tools.

I am thrilled to introduce you to my amazing guest, Fleur :-)

Timestamps:

[01:42] The importance of proper breathing.

[05:10] The location of the diaphragm.

[08:35] Techniques for exercising the diaphragm.

[12:30] Uncovering the reasons for losing our natural breathing instinct.

[15:22] Enhancing managerial resilience: preparing for stressful situations.

[23:30] Functions of the vagus nerve.

[20:55] Post-stress relief: recommendations for calming the nervous system.

[26:55] How proper breathing enhances managerial skills.

[29:05] Overview of services Fleur offers to clients.

If the links are not clickable on your platform, please access them directly from our website at www.wave-bef.com under the 'Podcasts' category.

Where to find Fleur Conway:

Core_prana - Instagram 

Core_prana - website 1 

Core_prana - website 2

Well-Being For Children: A handbook for parents to support the emotional well-being of their children Co-authored book.

Recommended courses:

Wave Business Excellence Footprint - website

Courses For Employees

Courses For Managers

Check out the Lean Six Sigma for Managers (LSSfM) Course in this 1.5 minute video

Where to find Juan and WAVE-Business Excellence Footprint:

Wave Business Excellence Footprint - website

Juan Eduardo Steigerwald - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - YouTube

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - Instagram

Feel free to contact Wave team at any time.

In this episode, we explore the art of mastering your talk. Our words have the power to make a lasting impact, whether positive, neutral, or negative. Drawing from my 20+ years in senior management, I've witnessed firsthand the influence of effective communication on overall business performance.

I have the honor to present you an amazing guest from Canada. His name is Brenden Kumarasami, who is the founder of MasterTalk, where he helps us master the art of public speaking and communication. Through his channel, "Master Your Talk," he addresses the challenges people face when speaking on stage, empowering them to deliver confident and compelling presentations.

In this discussion, we focus on the significance of presentation and communication skills specifically for managers. Whether you oversee a team or regularly interact with higher-level executives, this episode provides invaluable insights.

It's my pleasure to introduce you to the remarkable Brenden Kumarasamy.

Timestamps:

[02:23] Discovering Brenedn’s passion and the birth of MasterTalk?

[04:23] The power of effective communication; why managers must muster presentation skills.

[05:40] Most common communication challenges faced by managers.

[10:54] Key tricks for maintaining a powerful voice.

[14:30] Brenden’s definition of a manager who is a good communicator and presenter.

[16:47] Brenden’s services offered to his clients.

[18:25] How to deliver constructive feedback to underperforming employees.

[23:57] On-stage strategies; recommendations for managers during presentations.

[27:06] Discover more about Brenden Kumarasamy's coaching services and online presence.

If the links are not clickable on your platform, please access them directly from our website at www.wave-bef.com under the 'Podcasts' category.

Where to find Brenden and MasterTalk:

Master Your Talk - Instagram

Master Talk - YouTube

Master Your Talk - Facebook

Free Workshop to Improve Communication Skills  

Brenden Kumarasamy - LinkedIn

Recommended courses:

Courses For Employees

Courses For Managers

Check out the Lean Six Sigma for Managers (LSSfM) Course in this 1.5 minute video

Where to find WAVE-Business Excellence Footprint:

Juan Eduardo Steigerwald - LinkedIn

Wave Business Excellence Footprint - website

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - YouTube

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - Instagram

Feel free to contact Wave team at any time.

One of the frequently asked questions I receive from managers is: Who should I train when I want to start a Business Excellence initiative? This query can

In this episode, I will provide you with numerous strategies for selecting the ideal candidates for your program.

And that's not all! I've also included three freebies to enhance your journey:

1)     Action Plan

2)     The Modular Development Plan for Employees and Managers (link available to download as a freebie)

3)     Trainee Selection Template (link available to download as a freebie)

I will also provide you with 10 fundamental questions you need to ask yourself when selecting the right people.

Furthermore, I discussed the 7 do´s and the 5 don´ts when it comes to selecting your trainees.

A common question that arises is: How many should I train and is there a limit to the number of people that should be trained? Finding the answer was not an easy task, but after numerous deployments, I have discovered the precise "tipping point." There are specific certification levels and training types where a limit exists on the number of people that should be trained. If we exceed this limit, it will not be ideal for the organization.

Enjoy this episode and gain valuable insights!

Timestamps:

[1:25] Who should I train and basic information of the training types.

[9:24] Example of one of my employees.

[13:50] Ideas for your “High Performers Program”.

[15:15] 10 basic questions to ask yourself when choosing a trainee.

[20:22] 7 do´s when selecting your trainees .

[21:46] 5 don´ts when selecting your trainees.

[25:06] Is there a limit to the number of people I should train? How many should I train?

If the links are not clickable on your platform, please access them directly from our website at www.wave-bef.com under the 'Podcasts' category.

Links to websites and products:

3 Freebies "Who Should I Train and How Many?"

Wave Business Excellence Footprint - website

Courses For Managers

Courses For Employees

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training - WAVE-BEF Academy

Six Sigma White Belt Training - WAVE-BEF Academy

Lean Six Sigma for Managers (LSSfM) Course - 1.5 min video

Juan Eduardo Steigerwald - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - LinkedIn

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - YouTube

WAVE Business Excellence Footprint - Instagram

Feel free to contact Wave team at any time.