President of Effective Performance Solutions
Show notes: <a href='https://www.leanblog.org/414'>https://www.leanblog.org/414</a>
My guest for Episode #414 of the <a href='http://leancast.org/'>Lean Blog Interviews podcast</a> is Ryan Weiss. He is president of his firm <a href='https://epszone.com/'>Effective Performance Strategies</a>, based out of the Chicago area.
Topics, questions, and links related to today's episode include:
<ul><li>How did you get introduced to Lean?</li>
<li>Becoming a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt</li>
<li>How do you engage people? What was your epiphany on people?</li>
<li>Purpose + People + Process = Performance</li>
<li>Taxation without representation :: kaizen without participation</li>
<li>What is TWI?? How were you exposed to Training Within Industry?
<ul><li><a href='https://www.leanblog.org/?s=TWI+training+within+industry+podcast'>Other podcasts on TWI </a>from this series</li>
<li>Modernizing TWI — some sexist language /scenarios in the original</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>What happens when you're promoted as a leader?</li>
<li>Explaining WHY</li>
<li>It's not just about manufacturing? </li>
</ul>
The podcast is sponsored by <a href='https://leanexecs.com/podcast'>Stiles Associates</a>, now in their 30th year of business. They are the go-to Lean recruiting firm serving the manufacturing, private equity, and healthcare industries. <a href='https://leanexecs.com/podcast'>Learn more</a>.
This podcast is part of <a href='http://leancommunicators.com/'>the #LeanCommunicators network</a>.

President of Effective Performance Solutions Show notes: https://www.leanblog.org/414 My guest for Episode #414 of the Lean Blog Interviews podcast is Ryan Weiss. He is president of his firm Effective Performance Strategies, based out of the Chicago area. Topics, questions, and links related to today's episode include: How did you get introduced to Lean? Becoming a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt How do you engage people? What was your epiphany on people? Purpose + People + Process = Performance Taxation without representation :: kaizen without participation What is TWI?? How were you exposed to Training Within Industry? Other podcasts on TWI from this series Modernizing TWI — some sexist language /scenarios in the original What happens when you're promoted as a leader? Explaining WHY It's not just about manufacturing? The podcast is sponsored by Stiles Associates, now in their 30th year of business. They are the go-to Lean recruiting firm serving the manufacturing, private equity, and healthcare industries. Learn more. This podcast is part of the #LeanCommunicators network.

President of Effective Performance Solutions
Show notes: <a href="https://www.leanblog.org/414" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.leanblog.org/414</a>
My guest for Episode #414 of the&nbsp;<a href="http://leancast.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lean Blog Interviews podcast</a>&nbsp;is Ryan Weiss. He is president of his firm&nbsp;<a href="https://epszone.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Effective Performance Strategies</a>, based out of the Chicago area.
Topics, questions, and links related to today's episode include:
<ul><li>How did you get introduced to Lean?</li>
<li>Becoming a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt</li>
<li>How do you engage people? What was your epiphany on people?</li>
<li>Purpose + People + Process = Performance</li>
<li>Taxation without representation :: kaizen without participation</li>
<li>What is TWI?? How were you exposed to Training Within Industry?
<ul><li><a href="https://www.leanblog.org/?s=TWI+training+within+industry+podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Other podcasts on TWI&nbsp;</a>from this series</li>
<li>Modernizing TWI — some sexist language /scenarios in the original</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>What happens when you're promoted as a leader?</li>
<li>Explaining WHY</li>
<li>It's not just about manufacturing?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
The podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://leanexecs.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stiles Associates</a>, now in their 30th year of business.&nbsp;They are the go-to Lean recruiting firm serving the manufacturing, private equity, and healthcare industries.&nbsp;<a href="https://leanexecs.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more</a>.
This podcast is part of&nbsp;<a href="http://leancommunicators.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">the #LeanCommunicators network</a>.&nbsp;

Ryan Weiss on Purpose + People + Process = Performance; Modernizing TWI

Since 2006, the Lean Blog Interviews podcast has featured in-depth, candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and doers in the world of Lean and continuous improvement. Hosted by Mark Graban—author, consultant, and longtime Lean practitioner—the show explores how Lean principles are being applied across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and more.
What sets this podcast apart? We go beyond tools and buzzwords. Our guests share real-world stories of success, struggle, learning, and leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned Lean veteran or just getting started, you’ll gain practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization.
Topics include:
<ul>
<li>
Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolbox
</li>
<li>
Continuous improvement and problem-solving, at every level
</li>
<li>
Leadership behaviors that support real change
</li>
<li>
Psychological safety as a foundation for improvement
</li>
<li>
Lessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, and beyond
</li>
<li>
Candid stories about mistakes—and what we learn from them
</li>
</ul>
We don’t talk much about “Lean Six Sigma” here. But if you believe improvement is about people first—this podcast is for you.
Many episodes feature a special focus on Lean in healthcare, reflecting Mark’s deep work in that field. Hear from leaders working to improve patient safety, reduce waste, and build cultures of respect and learning.
Find all episodes and show notes at <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.leancast.org">www.LeanCast.org</a>. Learn more about Mark and his work at <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.leanblog.org">www.LeanBlog.org</a>. Questions or feedback? Email <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer">mark@leanblog.org </a>

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Since 2006, the Lean Blog Interviews podcast has featured in-depth, candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and doers in the world of Lean and continuous improvement. Hosted by Mark Graban—author, consultant, and longtime Lean practitioner—the show explores how Lean principles are being applied across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and more. What sets this podcast apart? We go beyond tools and buzzwords. Our guests share real-world stories of success, struggle, learning, and leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned Lean veteran or just getting started, you’ll gain practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization. Topics include: Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolbox Continuous improvement and problem-solving, at every level Leadership behaviors that support real change Psychological safety as a foundation for improvement Lessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, and beyond Candid stories about mistakes—and what we learn from them We don’t talk much about “Lean Six Sigma” here. But if you believe improvement is about people first—this podcast is for you. Many episodes feature a special focus on Lean in healthcare, reflecting Mark’s deep work in that field. Hear from leaders working to improve patient safety, reduce waste, and build cultures of respect and learning. Find all episodes and show notes at www.LeanCast.org.Learn more about Mark and his work at www.LeanBlog.org.Questions or feedback? Email mark@leanblog.org

Since 2006, the Lean Blog Interviews podcast has featured in-depth, candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and doers in the world of Lean and continuous improvement. Hosted by Mark Graban—author, consultant, and longtime Lean practitioner—the show explores how Lean principles are being applied across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and more.
What sets this podcast apart? We go beyond tools and buzzwords. Our guests share real-world stories of success, struggle, learning, and leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned Lean veteran or just getting started, you’ll gain practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization.
Topics include:
<ul>
<li>
Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolbox
</li>
<li>
Continuous improvement and problem-solving, at every level
</li>
<li>
Leadership behaviors that support real change
</li>
<li>
Psychological safety as a foundation for improvement
</li>
<li>
Lessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, and beyond
</li>
<li>
Candid stories about mistakes—and what we learn from them
</li>
</ul>
We don’t talk much about “Lean Six Sigma” here. But if you believe improvement is about people first—this podcast is for you.
Many episodes feature a special focus on Lean in healthcare, reflecting Mark’s deep work in that field. Hear from leaders working to improve patient safety, reduce waste, and build cultures of respect and learning.
Find all episodes and show notes at <a href="https://www.leancast.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.LeanCast.org</a>. Learn more about Mark and his work at <a href="https://www.leanblog.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.LeanBlog.org</a>. Questions or feedback? Email <a rel="noopener noreferrer">mark@leanblog.org&nbsp;</a>

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