This week’s guest is Darren Walsh. Ron and Darren discussed some of the pitfalls he’s seen in continuous improvement, the corresponding countermeasures, his book, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

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What does success in lean look like to you?

This week’s guest is Robin Hills. Robin and Ron discussed emotional intelligence, unconscious bias, the importance of empathy and active listening, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

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How do you practice empathy at work?

This week’s guest is Grace Gavin. Ron and Grace discussed honesty in the workplace, how company hierarchies play a role, the importance of accountability, taking stock of your leadership, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

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How do you take stock of your leadership?

This week’s guest is Don Kieffer. Ron and Don discussed the concept of dynamic work design, their individual takes on AI, Don’s book, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

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Have you used dynamic work design before?

This week’s guest is William C. Davis. Ron and William discussed some defining moments in William’s impressive career, what leaders are doing wrong nowadays, dealing with tricky and uncomfortable situations, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

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What are some other issues you’ve noticed in leadership today?

This week’s guests are Dr. Lucas Chesla and Kirk Nicholas. Luke and Kirk shared how continuous improvement is used in the military, the book they wrote together, their thoughts on AI, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

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Which of the five pillars resonates with you the most?

This week’s guest is Dexter Chan. Ron and Dexter discussed handling resistance, other challenges he’s faced, and why the “Aha!” moment makes all the effort worth it. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

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Share a recent “Aha!” moment you either experienced or witnessed.

This week’s guest is Brian Schreuder. Ron and Brian discussed Brian’s company’s lean journey, some of the challenges they’ve faced, what their material management looks like, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

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Is your company on a lean journey? How is it going?

This week’s guest is Nikhil Pal. Ron and Nikhil discussed the concept of the Smart Factory, the analytics involved, the effect technology has had on humanity, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

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What about a “smart factory” appeals to you? What concerns do you have?

This week’s guest is Justin Goethe. Ron and Justin discussed why people struggle to get on board with lean, the role traditional consulting can play, why “A Plan for Every Part” is important, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

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How do you get people on board with lean?