This week's guest is Adam Lawrence. Adam is back this week to tell a few more inspiring lean stories we didn't get to last time. Be sure to check out Episode 393 for Part One! An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you'll learn: 

 	A quote Adam likes (2:56)
 	The first story (7:19)
 	The importance of communication (14:18)
 	The second story (16:38)
 	What this says about how people think (23:24)
 	The third story (26:08)
 	Adam's final words of wisdom (35:16)

Podcast Resources

 	Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3
 	GA 393 | Lean Storytelling with Adam Lawrence
 	The Wheel of Sustainability
 	Adam on LinkedIn
 	Adam's Website
 	Adam on YouTube
 	Adam on Calendly
 	Adam's Google Business Page

What Do You Think?
Which of Adam's stories resonated with you the most? Why?

GA 398 | Lean Storytelling Part Two with Adam Lawrence

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This week’s guest is Malti Bhojwani. Ron and Malti discussed personal and professional transformations, different types of motivation, the importance of having a good work/life balance, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn: 

The quote Malti likes (4:19)
Her background (7:48)
Her takes on personal transformation (10:30)
Intrinsic vs. external motivation (13:12)
Another quote Malti likes (16:04)
KPIs vs. KPAs (18:02)
Examples of personal growth leading to organizational impact (18:52)
Handling behavior you can’t accept (22:16)
Other insights Malti has gained from her consulting work (23:47)
What happens when you “inherit” a team (27:47)
The importance of work/life balance (30:14)
Malti’s parting thoughts (34:17)

Podcast Resources

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Malti’s Website
Malti on LinkedIn
Malti on YouTube
Malti on Amazon

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What Do You Think?
Have you witnessed someone’s personal growth impact an entire organization? How so?

GA 533 | Mastering Your Life with Malti Bhojwani


This week’s guest is Chad Senkowski. Ron and Chad discussed martial arts, Chad’s podcast The Journey, coaching, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn: 

The quote that Chad likes (2:26)
His background (3:21)
How martial arts relates to continuous improvement (4:51)
Why he started a podcast (6:11)
The angle of the podcast (8:16)
The guests that have impacted him the most (11:02)
Why his passion is hands on training and coaching (16:00)
His advice for those just getting started (16:28)
His routine (17:57)

Podcast Resources

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Chad on LinkedIn
Ron’s Episode on The Journey
Motivate Multimedia on LinkedIn

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What Do You Think?
Where else can you draw parallels with continuous improvement?

GA 532 | Martial Arts and Continuous Improvement with Chad Senkowski


This week’s guest is Clint West. Ron and Clint discussed MacDonald & Owen’s lean journey, the state of lean in the lumber industry, navigating biases, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn: 

The quote Clint likes (4:57)
How he sees bias as an obstacle (6:43)
His background (8:34)
The progression of his career (11:44)
What Clint feels he has done well and not done well (13:25)
What Clint is trying to improve (17:49)
The benefits of lean at MacDonald & Owen (20:34)
The state of lean in their industry (22:18)
The hardest part of his job as CEO (25:20)
His advice for those at the beginning of their careers (30:26)

Podcast Resources

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MacDonald & Owen’s Website
GA 514 | Turning the Tables on Ron with Clint West

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What Do You Think?
How do you navigate biases at your organization?

GA 531 | Lean at MacDonald & Owen with Clint West


This week’s guest is Ahmed Radwan. Ron and Ahmed discussed engagement, what it means to build a “lighthouse,” sustaining kaizen efforts, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn: 

Ahmed’s favorite quote (2:25)
His background (3:28)
The challenges he’s faced (8:15)
How to sustain kaizen efforts (13:52)
Keeping people engaged (15:03)
Building a “lighthouse” (19:30)
How lean has impacted Ahmed personally (20:13)
His struggle with humility (24:32)

Podcast Resources

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Ahmed on LinkedIn
Kaizen Made Easy on YouTube
Kaizen Made Easy on LinkedIn

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What Do You Think?
How do you keep people engaged in your kaizen efforts?

GA 530 |  Keeping People Engaged with Ahmed Radwan


This week’s guest is Kurt Sears. Ron and Kurt discussed continuous improvement at Dollar Shave Club, happiness versus joy, the power of living out your beliefs, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn: 

The quote that Kurt likes (2:29)
His background (5:47)
The continuous improvement environment at Dollar Shave Club (7:37)
His two statement philosophy (9:10)
How bias plays a role in the culture (9:38)
Happiness vs. joy (13:05)
His take on stoicism (18:31)
The role of leadership in a culture of continuous improvement (21:44)
Advice for fostering project success (25:11)
Kurt’s final advice (31:06)

Podcast Resources

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Kurt on LinkedIn

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What Do You Think?
What are your thoughts on stoicism?

GA 398 | Lean Storytelling Part Two with Adam Lawrence

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