Lean by Doing

Ryan Tierney and the guys talk about Lean Tours and the benefits (or harm) of feedback.#leanmanufacturing

Ryan Tierney and the guys discuss customer friction and how to remove it from the process. This will reduce the burden on your customers and your team!

Ryan Tierney from Lean Made Simple traveled from Ireland to visit Lean By Doing and other companies throughout the area. The guys discuss the differences they saw in lean practices, rethinking their processes, and the lean culture that has begun here in the Midwest.

Joel from our customer service team talks about his trip to the Siouxland Lean Consortium 2026 and what he learned from several lean tours in Iowa.

Edwin Proper visits all the way from Australia to see our operation, give feedback and help us problem-solve. He shares the good and the areas he sees for improvement after being with us for two weeks.

Joe sits down to talk about his incredible change from before Lean to now and encourages anyone out there to do the same!Chapters00:00 Introduction and Fresh Perspectives04:03 Joe's Transformation Journey07:21 The Shift in Leadership Dynamics10:10 Empathy vs. Compassion in Leadership13:04 The Importance of Mentorship16:19 Unlocking Potential in Employees19:15 Leadership Styles and Personal Growth22:10 Challenges and Learning from Failures24:57 Conclusion and Call to Action

The great people from Die Co. stopped by for a lean tour, and Brady Neuhart sat down to talk about their new lean implementation in an employee-owned company.

Chapters00:00 Introduction to Lean Transformation and Employee Ownership03:13 The Journey of Lean Implementation at Dyco06:09 Financial Literacy and Employee Engagement09:33 Overcoming Resistance to Change12:20 Building a Culture of Ownership and Accountability15:16 Guiding Principles for Employee Owners18:09 The Role of Leadership in Lean Transformation21:28 Connecting Work and Family24:22 Conclusion and Future Aspirations31:08 Introduction to Leadership Insights31:31 The Lean Leadership Action Guidebook Overview

In this conversation, Brian and Joey discuss their evolution as leaders and their different styles. They explore the challenges of setting a clear vision, balancing strategy with execution, and the need for continuous improvement in leadership approaches. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of fostering a supportive environment that encourages employee engagement and growth while maintaining high standards.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:55 Transformation and Environment06:01 Leadership Styles and Approaches11:38 Vision and Clarity in Leadership17:46 Balancing Strategy and Execution23:37 Challenges in Leadership and Culture29:38 Actionable Takeaways and Conclusion

This week on the Lean by Doing Podcast, Brian talks with Chris Hamilton about how our Lean implementation has changed his work, confidence, and daily life.Get a FREE Lean Resource Kit with tools for your Lean implementation!https://www.leanbydoing.com/resource-kit-sign-up

Andy Olrich visited all the way from Australia, got a tour of our new facility, and shared some of his insight on shop floor metrics and goal measurement.