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The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.

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April 02, 2026GA 626 | Learning to See Waste with Randall Dupre
This week’s guest is Randall Dupre. Ron and Randall discussed Randall’s book, “Everyday Lean,” the kinds of mistakes Randall sees people making, what good leadership looks like, his favorite lean principles, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Randall’s quote (2:46)
His background (3:12)
Why he left the corporate world (6:22)
Why he wrote his book (8:38)
The mistakes people are making (9:39)
An example of good leadership (12:33)
His favorite lean principles (14:55)
A hard lesson he had to learn (20:06)
Randall’s final words of wisdom (24:47)
Podcast Resources
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Randall on LinkedIn
Randall’s Website
Everyday Lean on Amazon
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What Do You Think?
How do you learn to see waste?
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28min
March 26, 2026GA 625 | Dealing with Hidden Threats with Dean Svarc
This week’s guest is Dean Svarc. Ron and Dean discussed Dean’s book, “Trojan Horse,” navigating hidden threats, why culture matters, the mistakes leaders make, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote that inspires Dean (2:33)
His background (3:05)
Why he wrote his book (4:08)
What it’s about (5:18)
What the “hidden threats” are (6:25)
Why culture matters (7:33)
Some examples (8:37)
A success story (10:51)
Some of the mistakes Dean sees leaders make (13:28)
What he’s trying to instill in leaders (14:54)
The mindset shift Dean believes we all should consider (20:04)
Podcast Resources
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Dean’s Website
Dean on LinkedIn
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What Do You Think?
What other “hidden threats” are there?
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23min
March 19, 2026GA 624 | The Pause, Consider, Act Framework with Ashley Herd
This week’s guest is Ashley Herd. Ron and Ashley discussed Ashley’s Pause, Consider, Act Framework, the concept of a career quilt, micromanagement, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Ashley’s background (3:36)
Her favorite quote (5:08)
About the Pause Consider Act framework (9:53)
Why “Pause” is the most difficult (13:04)
The PDCA framework (15:04)
What a “career quilt” is (15:42)
Her advice for young professionals (18:15)
Ashley’s thoughts on micromanagement (20:49)
About her “Great Minds Overthink Alike” sign (25:19)
Ashley’s final words of wisdom (26:56)
Podcast Resources
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Ashley’s Website
The Manager Method Book
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What Do You Think?
What are your thoughts on the Pause, Consider, Act Framework?
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30min
March 12, 2026GA 623 | The Power of Entropy with Adam Lawrence
This week’s guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam discussed Adam’s Wheel of Sustainability, the importance of continuously improving, what his Sustainability System assessment is trying to solve, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Adam likes (2:41)
His background (3:32)
The Wheel of Sustainability (4:22)
Why he created the system (6:48)
A case study of how Adam has seen it work (7:33)
The importance of continuously improving (9:20)
What Adam’s assessment is trying to solve (12:16)
The feedback he’s gotten (17:29)
Adam’s challenge for our listeners (21:29)
Podcast Resources
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Adam’s Past Gemba Academy Podcast Episodes
The Wheel of Sustainability
Get Your Sustainability Score
Adam on LinkedIn
Adam’s Website
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What Do You Think?
What are your thoughts on the Wheel of Sustainability?
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24min
March 05, 2026GA 622 | The State of AI with Steven Remsen
This week’s guest is Steven Remsen. Ron and Steven discussed Steven’s time at Intel, how to make change “stick” at a large organization, what Steven sees organizations struggling with, the current state of AI, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote that inspires Steven (1:57)
Steven’s background (3:03)
What he saw at Intel (6:42)
The certification factory (9:15)
Some of the changes they made (11:01)
Making things “stick” across a large organization (16:38)
What’s next for Steven and what organizations are struggling with (19:30)
The state of AI (21:57)
Podcast Resources
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Steven on LinkedIn
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What Do You Think?
What do YOU think it takes to make a change “stick” at an organization?
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27min
February 26, 2026GA 621 | The Five Habits of Hope with Dr. Julia Garcia
This week’s guest is Dr. Julia Garcia. Ron and Julia discussed Julia’s book, “The Five Habits of Hope,” the power of resilience, the role hope plays in problem-solving, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Julia likes (3:59)
Why she wrote her book (6:21)
The power of resilience (7:40)
Whether hope is a choice or a habit (9:10)
Why it’s a good alternative to grit and struggle (10:51)
Julia’s words of encouragement (15:01)
The five habits of hope (17:30)
How hope plays a role in problem-solving (31:34)
Julia’s final words of wisdom (34:52)
Podcast Resources
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The Five Habits of Hope
Julia’s Website
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What Do You Think?
Which habit of hope stands out to you?
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36min
February 19, 2026GA 620 | Is Your Lean Operating System Talking or Singing? with Royden Johnson
This week’s guest is Royden Johnson. Ron and Royden discussed the concept of a lean operating system talking versus singing, the different phases of the operating system, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Royden likes (2:49)
Royden’s background (4:08)
Whether your lean operating system is talking or singing (12:53)
Phase 1: Stabilize (16:27)
Phase 2: Standardization (22:57)
Phase 3: Continuous Improvement (28:44)
A summary of the operating system (30:43)
Royden’s final words of wisdom (35:48)
Podcast Resources
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GA 524 | Connection Before Correction
Royden on LinkedIn
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What Do You Think?
What are your thoughts on the three phases?
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39min
February 12, 2026GA 619 | Don’t Walk By a Mess with Chad Bareither
This week’s guest is Chad Bareither. Ron and Chad discussed making culture changes in the workplace, powerful aspects of Japanese culture, the importance of cleaning up, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Chad likes (3:06)
His background (4:29)
Chad’s thoughts on culture change (6:37)
An anecdote about Japan (10:08)
A powerful anecdote about a manufacturing plant (16:29)
Examples of companies that are doing things well (17:56)
Chad’s final words of wisdom (27:59)
Podcast Resources
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GA 498 | The Power of Improving Less
GA 556 | What a Successful Lean Transformation Looks Like
Chad on LinkedIn
Bareither Group
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What Do You Think?
Have you ever tried to implement cultural changes at your organization?
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31min
February 05, 2026GA 618 | MORE Is Better with Kathy Miller
This week’s guest is Kathy Miller. Ron and Kathy discussed manufacturing, Kathy’s new book “MORE Is Better,” optimism, psychological safety, and the art of making high-quality connections. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Kathy’s favorite quote (2:41)
Her background (3:01)
What motivates Kathy to write books (5:14)
What “more” refers to (6:57)
The concept of optimism (10:33)
What psychological safety (15:46)
Advice for dealing with a difficult leader (21:55)
High-quality connections and their impact on performance (28:08)
Personality types and leadership (30:04)
Using the MORE Mentor AI agent (33:49)
Podcast Resources
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GA 417 | Steel Toes and Stilettos with Kathy Miller and Shannon Karels
MORE Is Better
Kathy’s Website
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What Do You Think?
How do you define psychological safety?
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37min
January 29, 2026GA 617 | What Alignment Looks Like with Hanna Bauer
This week’s guest is Hanna Bauer. Ron and Hanna discussed the role of emotional intelligence in success, balancing empathy and accountability, navigating love languages, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Hanna likes (2:38)
Her background (3:17)
The impact of cultural factors (6:03)
The role of emotional intelligence in success (11:23)
Explaining emotional intelligence (15:58)
What alignment looks like (18:16)
Balancing empathy and accountability (22:34)
Hanna’s thoughts on love languages (26:22)
Taking small, bite-sized steps (30:29)
Podcast Resources
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Heartnomics
Hanna on LinkedIn
Hanna on Facebook
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What Do You Think?
What does alignment look like to you?
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35min

FAQs about Gemba Academy:

How many episodes does Gemba Academy have?

The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.