On MiddleGround’s twenty-sixth episode of Executive Sessions, John Stewart, our Founding and Managing Partner, sits down with Scot Duncan and David Dressman to unpack what it really takes for leaders to stay connected to daily operations. 

This episode covers:
1. Why leaders lose visibility into shop-floor realities, and how firsthand observation bridges the gap
2. Common leadership blind spots and the cultural impact of assumptions vs. actual conditions
3. Practical systems and Gemba routines that strengthen alignment, problem-solving, and accountability
4. How technology, data, and AI support being physically present on the floor

Check out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/48XnmyG

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