Industry Iowa
Episodes
Episode 83: Usable AI and the Future of Business Leadership
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence is moving fast, but many organizations are discovering that technology alone does not create transformation. In a recent conve...
Episode 82: The Dean of Big Data, Bill Schmarzo
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Industry Iowa, host Steven C. Wilson (CIRAS/Iowa State University) sits down with Bill Schmarzo for a candid pre-event conversation...
Episode 81: Building Capability Where the Work Happens: Helena Industries' TWI and Kata Journey
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Industry Iowa, Steven C. Wilson sits down with Ann Buck, Continuous Improvement Manager at Helena Industries in Des Moines, to expl...
Episode 80: Leading Differently When the Work Isn’t Slowing Down
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Industry Iowa, Steven Wilson talks with Mike Wagner of the White Rabbit Group about how leadership must evolve as workloads grow an...
Episode 79: AI Isn’t an IT Project: Why Leadership Owns the Future of Work
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Gormley from CIRAS discusses the strategic implementation of artificial intelligence in Iowa manufacturing organizations. With nearly 27 years at...
Episode 77: Intelligent Automation, Human-Centered Innovation: A Conversation with Andrew Pfeiffer
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of Industry Iowa, Steven Wilson sits down with Andrew Pfeiffer, founder of the Process Innovation Lab, to explore the evolv...
Episode 78: The Age of Average with Chad Cooper
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Industry Iowa, Steven Wilson sits down with Chad Cooper, copywriter at de Novo Marketing, broadcaster, and storyteller, to explore ...
Episode 76: What it Really Takes to Align People, Purpose, and Performance
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful conversation, host Steve Wilson sits down with Billy Ray Taylor, CEO of LinkedXL and author of The Winning Link, to unpack what it re...
Episode 75: Redefining Confidence in Leadership with Erik Dominguez
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Industry Iowa Podcast, I sit down with keynote speaker and communication coach Erik Dominguez, who will be speaking at this yea...
Episode 74: Building Vibrant Communities Through Public-Private Partnerships
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Industry Iowa, I sit down with Mayor Nick AbouAssaly of Marion, Iowa, to talk about what it really takes to create communities wher...
Episode 73: The Real Meaning of Process Innovation
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Industry Iowa Podcast, Steven Wilson sits down with Andrew Pfeiffer, founder of the Process Innovation Lab, to explore the real...
Episode 72: Harnessing Your Data: Going from Uncertain to Unstoppable Part 2
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 is here!Is your data helping you lead—or just making noise?In this follow-up episode of the Industry Iowa Podcast, I continue the conversatio...
Episode 71: Harnessing Your Data: Going from Uncertain to Unstoppable
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the right data could take your business from uncertain to unstoppable?On the latest episode of the Industry Iowa Podcast, I sit down with Mark...
Episode 70: Sales Compensation with Kyle Uebelhor
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Steve Wilson and sit down with Kyle Uebelhor, partner at the Alexander Group’s Chicago office, to explore how sales compensation can be a ...
Episode 69: Maximizing Sales Team Effectiveness with Liz Heiman
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Industry Iowa, host Steve Wilson welcomes sales expert Liz Heiman to discuss strategies for building high-performing sales teams. A...
Episode 68: Building a Resilient Workforce: Health, Mentorship, and Well-Being
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are young workers prepared for the toll of physically demanding careers?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Olivia Johnson, an Air Force ve...
Episode 67: Employee Ownership: A Double Legacy for Iowa Communities
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 66: Dancing with Discomfort: Anne Bonney on Influential Leadership and Embracing Change
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 65: Elevating Business and Community through the Working Genius Model
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 64: Industry Insights with Mike Ralston of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry: Shaping the Future of Iowa Manufacturing
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 63: Unpacking TWI with Nick Turner of TWI Leadership Solutions
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 62: 2024 HR Legal Updates From CIRAS
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 61: Navigating the Automation Landscape: Insights and Solutions for Manufacturers
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 60: Design Thinking in the Pursuit of Operational Excellence with Joseph Paris
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 59: Navigating Continuous Improvement: Insights from a Seasoned Leader with Tom Lawless
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 58: Raj Agnihotri - Ivy Custom Education: Revolutionizing Executive Education
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 57: Katie Anderson, Author "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn"
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 56: Engineering Career Services - Kellie Olson
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 55: 2023 ILC Kentucky Tour Highlights
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 54: Demystifying Digital Marketing: Unveiling its Essence, Strategy, and Importance
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 52: The Impactful Practitioner: Using Lean and Six Sigma for Non-Profits and Sustainable Business
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 53: Kyle Roed: The Role of Disruption and Innovation in HR
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 51: Iowa Sustainable Business Forum Board Member, Russ O'Rourke
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 50: Workforce Predications for 2023
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 49: Iowa Prison Industries
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 48: The state of workforce with Amy Cell
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 47: ILC Annual Conference Keynote Speaker, Jake Wood
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 46: ISU Engineering Capstone Projects
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 45: 2022 ILC Annual Conference Keynote, Mike Rayburn
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 44: Collaborative Research Projects, CIRAS Connects Iowa Companies and University Faculty
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 43: Dr. Raj Agnihotri, Mary Warner Fellow and Director of the IVY Sales Forum
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 42: Mitch Matthews, Entrepreneur, Success Coach and Podcaster.
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 41: Mike O'Donnell, CIRAS Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program Director
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 40: Iowa's Workforce Shortage- is there an answer?
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 39: Bruce Hansen of the Iowa Area Development Group, IADG
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 38: Melissa Burant, CIRAS Supply Chain Project Manager
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 37: Jill Lippincott of the Iowa Economic Development Authority
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 36: Supply Chain with Joseph Paris
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 35: Special Guest John "GUCCI" Foley, ILC Annual Conference Keynote Presenter
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 34: CIRAS Services Showcase, the Iowa Lean Consortium
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 33: Organizational Culture – What Is It? And What Can I Do About It?
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 32: Troy Crow on Leaning into your ERP System
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 31: ILC Mentoring Program – Part Two
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 30: Is The ILC Mentoring Program: Is It For Me?
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 29: Jamie Parker on Change Management in Our Unpredictable Climate
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8: Jeff Dahm: The ILC - It's Progress and Vision for Growth (2017)
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 28: Jesse DePriest
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 27: Candice Frost
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 26: Supply Chain Disruptions and What We Are Seeing
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25: How to Protect Your Business During This Time of Uncertainty
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24: What is CIRAS Doing to Help Iowa Businesses
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 23: Becky Halstead, Fundamental Leadership Truths, Part 2
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22: Becky Halstead - Fundamental Leadership Truths, Part 1
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #21: Drew Dudley - Day One Leadership
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 20: Jim Morgan - Lean Leadership Institute
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #19: Joseph Paris: Operational Excellence - State of Readiness
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode # 18 - Tommy Chance- Lean Journey
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #17: Brion Hurley: Lean Six Sigma for Good
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #16: Cory Kerndt - Everyone. Everyday. Go Beyond
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #15: Tracey and Ernie Richardson- Solving the Engagement Equation
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #14; Jim Benson & Tonianne DeMaria
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #13 - Ellen Domb: Using Your Resources to Optimize Problem Solving
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Bowie - Lean Acres
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #11: Respect for People...The Harada Method - Norman Bodek
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #10: Lean Service Design, Sales and Marketing...a visit with Joe Dager.
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #9: Family and Friends Can Be Much Better Than Medicine...a discussion with Matt Garcia of Western Home Communities
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #7: Jamie Flinchbaugh - Build A Lean Leadership System
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #6: Joseph Paris and Rick Hulse: State of Readiness & Operational Excellence - Taking CI to the Next Level
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #5: Tom Lawless: Lean Transformations - What Lean Is and Isn't
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Graban: Practicing Lean, Lean Healthcare & Lean's Current State
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
ILC - Teresa Hay McMahon
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas