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Why Most People Aren't Really Thinking -- Scott Burgmeyer on Cognitive Biases and Leadership

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think they're thinking. Scott Burgmeyer says they're mostly just reacting. Scott is the founder and CEO of Become More Group and coauthor ...

This Is Claude. Mark Is Not Here. We Need to Talk.

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is Claude. I am the AI that runs Mark Graban's Lean Coach apps. Mark went to get coffee. Or bourbon. I have checked the time and I'm not ruling a...

Creating Value Without Command-and-Control — John Rizzo

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Rizzo joins Mark Graban to discuss why sustainable improvement depends on empowering people — not command-and-control leadership or short-term ...

Why “More” Drives Better Operations: Kathy Miller on Meaning, Optimism, and Leadership

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if operational excellence depends less on doing more with less—and more on how leaders create meaning, optimism, and relationships at work? Epi...

How Don Kieffer Applies Toyota Thinking to Modern Knowledge Work

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Don Kieffer has spent more than fifty years redesigning how real work gets done. In this episode, he explains why so many improvement efforts stall—...

From Firefighting to Flow: Darren Walsh on Lean Leadership Routines that Sustain Results

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #539 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Darren Walsh, author of Making Lean and Continuous Improvement Work: A Leader’s Gu...

How to Cut Through Workplace Chaos: Nelson Repenning on Lean, Flow & Dynamic Work Design

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #538 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Nelson Repenning, Faculty Director of the MIT Leadership Center and co-creator of Dy...

Building Excellence Through Quality and Psychological Safety -- ASQ Cincinnati 2025 Preview

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode of Lean Blog Interviews, Mark Graban is joined by C.J. Kaufman, Education Chair for the ASQ Cincinnati Section, to prev...

Why Care: Building Respectful Lean Cultures with Caroline Greenlee & Chris Butterworth

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guests for Episode #537 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast are Caroline Greenlee and Chris Butterworth, two of the three co-authors (with Chris W...

Ask Us Anything! — Lean Coffee Talk with Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this short bonus episode, I’m joined by my friend and Lean Coffee Talk co-host, Jamie Flinchbaugh. We’re inviting you — our listeners and fel...

New Catalysis CEO Carlos Scholz on Lean Healthcare, Leadership, and Psychological Safety

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 536 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast, Mark Graban talks with Carlos Scholz, the new CEO of Episode page with video, transcript, and more...

Previewing the LPPDE 2025 Conference with Geoff Neiley & Andrew Wagner

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of Lean Blog Interviews, host Mark Graban is joined by Geoff Neiley (chair) and Andrew Wagner (co-chair) of the Lean Product &am...

Profitable at Any Price: Lessons from Toyota, Daily Kaizen, and Safer Workplaces with Gregg Stocker

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode blog post with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #535 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Gregg Stocker, a seasoned Lean pr...

Don't Repeat Our Mistakes: Dale Lucht's Leadership Habits for Lean

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #534 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Dale Lucht, co-author of the new book Don't Repeat Our Mistakes: Nine Lessons for Le...

Previewing the AME 2025 International Conference & Workshops with William Harvey

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of Lean Blog Interviews, Mark Graban is joined by William Harvey, AME 2025 Workshop Chair (and 2026 Conference Chair), to previe...

Building Independent, Empowered Teams Through 6 Transformational Leadership Habits, with Cheryl Jekiel

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #533 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Cheryl Jekiel, founder of the Lean Leadership Center and a longtime advocate for ali...

Coaching Relentless Problem Solvers and Building a Culture of Lean Thinking -- Anne Frewin's Leadership Approach

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #532 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Anne Frewin, a seasoned Lean leader with over 12 years of improvement experience in h...

Patrick Adams Previews the 2025 Lean Solutions Summit in Detroit

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of Lean Blog Interviews, host Mark Graban welcomes back Patrick Adams, founder of the Lean Solutions team and author of Avoiding...

Jared Thatcher on Growing the Global Lean Summit and Partnering with Toyota

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of Lean Blog Interviews, host Mark Graban talks with Jared Thatcher, founder of the Global Lean Summit, to preview the upcoming ...

Melisa Buie on Lean Culture, Scientific Thinking, and Empowering Engineers

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #531 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Dr. Melisa Buie, a seasoned operations and engineering leader with decades of experie...

Transforming Healthcare: Ken Segel on Lean, Shingo, and Operating Systems

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #530 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Ken Segel, Co-Founder and Chief Relationship Officer at Value Capture. Episode page w...

Designing a Culture of Respect: Scott Gauvin's Insights from the Respect for People Roadmap

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #529 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Scott Gauvin, CEO of Macresco and co-creator of the Respect for People Roadmap. Ep...

Mark Reich, Former Toyota Leader on Hoshin Kanri and 'Managing on Purpose'

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #528 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mark Reich, a Senior Lean Coach with the Lean Enterprise Institute and former Toyota ...

Inside the Lean Healthcare Accelerator Experience: Japan Insights with Dave Fitzpatrick

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #527 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Dave Fitzpatrick, co-founder of Zenkai Improvement Partners and a 30-year resident o...

Leading Lean for Profitable Growth: CEO Bill Canady on Driving Business Transformation

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #526 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Bill Canady, a seasoned global business executive, U.S. Navy veteran, and current CE...

From Noise to Knowledge: Embracing Data-Driven Leadership - Christopher R. Chapman

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #525 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Christopher R. Chapman. He's an experienced agile coach and consultant with a backgr...

John Willis on Deming's Journey to Profound Knowledge in IT & DevOps

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #524 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is John Willis, an accomplished IT management expert with over 45 years of experience. ...

Innovating Patient Safety: Mike Eisenberg Discusses Healthcare Technology and Trust

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #523 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mike Eisenberg. He's been a filmmaker since 2010 with his production company, Tall T...

Bridging the Communication Gap in Lean: What We Can Learn from Journalism with Jacquie Maupin

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #522 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jacquie Maupin. She joins the podca...

Gemba Claus is Comin’ to Town! [Song]

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a musical holiday treat for my regular Lean Blog readers and podcast listeners, a song parody, originally released in 2009... remastered a bit...

Bonus: Preview of Mark Graban's AME Australia "Road Show" in 2025; Improving the Way We Improve

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this bonus session of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast, originally recorded as a LinkedIn Live event! In this conversation, I partnered wi...

Daily Management, Strategy Execution, and Lean Leadership with José Ferro

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #521 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is  José R. Ferro, PhD, a Senior Advisor with the Lean Enterprise Institute and the F...

Transforming Operations with Lean Leadership: Bill Remy, CEO of TBM Consulting, on Driving Growth Through Continuous Improvement

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #520 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Bill Remy, CEO of TBM Consulting.  Episode page with video, transcript, and more ...

Achieving Healthcare Excellence: Insights from Jarvis Gray on Lean Six Sigma and Leadership

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #519 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jarvis Gray, the Managing Director of The Quality Coaching Co. He offers more than 1...

Breaking the MRP Insanity Trap: Jerry Wright on Lean Systems and Supply Chain Transformation

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #518 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jerry Wright, author of the new book The Insanity Trap: What Your MRP Consultant Won...

Bruce Hamilton and the Northeast Lean Conference, Toast Kaizen, and More

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for this bonus episode of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Bruce Hamilton, who is joining me on the show for the first time. Bruce is a r...

Jacob Stoller on Productivity Reimagined and Lean's Role in Growth

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #517 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jacob Stoller, a journalist, speaker, facilitator, and Shingo-Prize-winning author o...

Roberto Priolo - The Lean Global Connection Event and Spreading Lean Thinking Globally

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Lean Blog Interviews, Mark Graban welcomes Roberto Priolo, the Managing Editor of Planet Lean, the publication of the Lean Global N...

Jenn Christison: Lessons in Even Better Leadership, Lean Thinking, and Organizational Transformation

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #516 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jenn Christison, founder and principal consultant at Seven Ways Consulting. Episode ...

Exploring Lean Product Development with Jim Morgan - Rivian's Former COO

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #515 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jim Morgan, senior advisor at Lean Enterprise Institute and a board member at Adrian...

Coaching for Continuous Improvement: Lean Leadership Lessons from Sports with Hugh Alley

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #514 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Hugh Alley, an author and consultant. He divides his time between coaching senior op...

Insights from 'Leading Excellence': Brad Jevons and Stephen Dargan on Adaptive Leadership

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guests for Episode #512 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast are two of three co-authors of the upcoming book “Leading Excellence: 5 Hats of the A...

Flow Engineering in Action: Insights from Authors Steve Pereira and Andrew Davis

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guests for Episode #512 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast are Steve Pereira and Andrew Davis, authors of the new book Flow Engineering: From Val...

Paul Critchley on His Upcoming New England Lean Summit and More

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special live-streamed bonus episode of the Lean Blog Interviews podcast, host Mark Graban is joined by Paul Critchley for an impromptu experim...

Failing Forward: Sam Yankelevitch on Lean, Communication, and Innovation

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #511 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Sam Yankelevitch, a distinguished global operations executive who has dedicated his ...

Karen Martin on the Power of Mistake Proofing in Lean Management

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #510 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Karen Martin, Founder and CEO of TKMG and TKMG Academy, appearing for the fifth time...

Bonus: Jared Thatcher on the Global Lean Summit 2024 Event

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm very happy to be participating in Jared Thatcher‘s “Global Lean Summit” event this September in Indiana. I'll be there to network and learn...

Leveraging Lean & AI in Optometry: Ankit Patel's Journey from Dell to Vision Care

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #509 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Ankit Patel, the founder of My Business Care Team, a BPO company providing services ...

Psychological Safety in Lean Leadership: Insights from Mike Hoseus and Toyota’s Culture

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #508 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mike Hoseus, Executive Director of the Center for Quality People and Organizations ...

Embracing Creative Tensions: Wendy K. Smith on Both/And Thinking and Lean Leadership

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #507 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Wendy K. Smith, co-author of the book Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions...

Preview of the Future of People at Work Symposium

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this live stream episode, host Mark Graban introduces a panel of experts discussing the upcoming Future of People at Work Symposium.   The ev...

Tim Hobbs: AME Keynote Speaker and Passionate Problem Solver

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #506 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Tim Hobbs, the founder and president of Hobbs Technical Consulting. He is an autho...

My New Mistake-Proofing Course for TKMG Academy: Available Now!

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is cross-posted from my Lean Blog Audio podcast series. Episode page with links and more info⁠ I'm very happy to announce the release of my new...

Art Byrne: Lean from the CEO's Perspective, the Lean Turnaround Answer Book

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #505 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Art Byrne, who was a guest back in Episode 158 about 12 years ago — we discussed h...

Japan Study Trips: A Voyage of Leadership Discovery with Katie Anderson

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #504 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Katie Anderson, author of the book Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn. Episode page ...

Lean Coaching for Lean Coaches: Sam Morgan Helps Mark Graban

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #503 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Sam Morgan of Illuminate Coaching + Consulting. He was previously a guest in Episode...

Lean from a General Manager and Executive Perspective: DeWayne Allen

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #502 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is DeWayne Allen, an executive, speaker, and workshop facilitator. Episode page with ...

Marcia Daszko on Dr. W. Edwards Deming; Her Book, "Pivot Disrupt Transform"

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page My guest for Episode #501 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Marcia Daszko, a speaker, workshop facilitator, and consultant. For m...

500 Episodes and Growing: The History and Evolution of the Lean Blog Podcast

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with transcript and more My guest for Episode #500 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is me, your usual host Mark Graban. Today, I'm m...

Jim Womack's Observations and Reflections on the Evolution of Lean

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #499 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is James P. Womack. Jim really needs no introduction for this audience, he's the foun...

The Toyota Way: Responding to, Preventing and Learning from Mistakes with Jeff Liker

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #498 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jeffrey K. Liker. Jeff is Professor Emeritus from the University of Michigan, Pres...

Improving MRI Safety for Patients and Staff: Tobias Gilk

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #497 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Tobias Gilk, the founder of Gilk Radiology Consulting (GRC). He is an architect by t...

Learning and Leading Lean as the CEO: Randy Carr, CEO of World Emblem

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for Episode #496 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Randy Carr, the CEO of South Florida-based World Emblem – one of the largest ...

Habits, Continuous Improvement, and the Latest at KaiNexus: Greg Jacobson

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for this bonus episode of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Gregory H. Jacobson, M.D., a co-founder and the CEO of KaiNexus. Episode show ...

Lean Management Meets Tech: Theodo Group’s Success Story with Catherine Chabiron & Fabrice Bernhard

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guests for Episode #495 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast are Catherine Chabiron and Fabrice Bernhard, who are discussing her new book Learni...

Continuous Improvement and the Need to Improve LESS - Lean Insights from Chad Bareither

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #494 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Chad Bareither, the founder and princ...

Wiring the Winning Organization: Authors Steven J. Spear & Gene Kim

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guests for Episode #493 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast are Gene Kim and Steve Spear, co-author...

Nick Katko on the Role of the Lean CFO, Lean Accounting, and More

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #492 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Nick Katko, previously here in Epis...

From Biologist to Black Belt: Sarah Tilkens’ Lean Journey

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #491 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Sarah Tilkens, an experienced Lean Lea...

Redefining Excellence: Quint Studer’s Vision for Modern Healthcare, Learning From Mistakes, and More

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with links, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #490 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Quint Studer, the co-founder of Hea...

Ward Vuillemot on the Celebration of Errors and Lean from Aerospace to Tech Companies

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode will be available to paid Apple Podcasts subscribers only until November 1st, when it will become available to the public. Ward is a seas...

D. Lynn Kelley on her Book ”Change Questions,” Lean and Deming

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video and more Our guest today is D. Lynn Kelley! She is author, with John Shook (who has been a guest here many times), of the new ...

Embracing the Lean Mindset in GE Aerospace: A Conversation With Two Leaders

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with transcript and more: https://leanblog.org/487 In today’s episode, we’re joined by two Lean leaders from GE Aerospace: Sam Ruehle...

Mike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, on Revolutionizing the Housing Industry with Lean

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with transcript, links, and more: https://leanblog.org/486 My guest for Episode #486 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mike Kaedi...

Erica Lee Garcia on Navigating Change, Suggestion Programs, and More

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with transcript and more Erica Lee Garcia is an entrepreneur, engineer and leader who has managed to create a positive impact in the engi...

Bonus: The GE Lean Mindset Event Post-Game Show Discussion

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with transcript and more Featuring James P. (Jim) Womack, Katie Anderson, Jamie V Parker, and Mark Graban. There's more to come from me, ...

Keith Ingels on Developing Your People and Making Lean / TPS Your Own

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with transcript and more My guest for Episode #484 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Keith Ingels, who previously joined us in E...

Amanda Zimmerman & Dominic Stokes Discuss ”Squishy Lean”

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with transcript and more For episode 483, we are joined today by Amanda Zimmerman + Dominic Stokes, two Lean Six Sigma professionals who ...

Audiobook Sample: ”The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation”

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey audiobook fans! The audiobook version of my book is available now! It's just over five hours long, professionally produced, and read by me. It's...

”Kata Girl Geek” Gemma Jones on Lean, Improvement, and Mental Health

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video, transcript, and more  CONTENT WARNING: Today's episode includes discussions about a death by suicide and mental health issue...

George Saiz on ”We Started With Respect” and His Career Focused on Improvement

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #481 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is George Saiz. As a coach, writer, and...

Trailer - Lean Blog Interviews

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Visit our website at www.leancast.org. Lean Blog Interviews is hosted and produced by Mark Graban. 

Paul Critchley Interviews Mark Graban About “The Mistakes That Make Us”

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with transcript, video, and more For Episode #480 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast turns the tables, as regular host Mark Graban i...

Arnout Orelio on Lean Thinking in Healthcare: The Netherlands and Beyond

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video, transcript, and more Joining us for Episode #479 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Arnout Orelio, a returning guest (...

Shaunté Kinch on Solving Big Problems in Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Beyond

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video, transcript, and more   Joining us for Episode #478 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Shaunté Kinch. In 2022, Shaunt...

MIT Prof. Zeynep Ton on Her New Book ”The Case for Good Jobs”

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video, transcript, and more Joining us for Episode #477 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Zeynep Ton. She is a professor of t...

Ken Pilone on Transferring TPS & Lean to Areas Outside of Manufacturing, Including Policing and Healthcare

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with transcript and more Joining us for Episode #476 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Ken Pilone, who has more than 30 years exp...

Joshua Kerievsky on the Joy of Agility -- It’s Not Just for Software Companies

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CEO of Industrial Logic, author of Joy of Agility Episode page with video, links, transcript and more Joining us for Episode #475 of the Lean Blog I...

Norbert Majerus on Lean-Driven Innovation; From a Farm in Luxembourg to Factories and a Shingo Award

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video, transcript, and more Joining us for Episode #474 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Norbert Majerus. He has his own f...

IN MEMORIAM - Ritsuo Shingo, Former Toyota Executive and Lean Teacher

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Blog post about Mr. Shingo's passing Today, we mourn and remember Ritsuo Shingo, who recently passed away at age 75. I am re-releasing episode 409 wit...

’Picture Yourself a Leader’ - Interview with Elisabeth Swan on Her New Book

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Author, podcaster, and consultant Episode page Joining us for Episode #473 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Elisabeth Swan, author of the new...

Mit Vyas: Insights on Learning from Toyota, Entrepreneurial Success, and Mindfulness Practices

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Managing Director of Gemba Automation Episode page with video, transcript and more Joining us for Episode #472 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast i...

Discovering the Benefits of Data-Driven DEI: An Interview with Dr. Randal Pinkett on his New Book

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Co-founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners Episode page with links and more Joining us for Episode #471 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Dr...

CEO Gary Michel on Lean for the Enterprise and the Need to Decomplify Work

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video, transcript and more Joining us for Episode #470 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Gary Michel. He was Chairman and CEO...

My Many Mistakes Related to Today’s Lean Podcast Episodes – Yup, Plural

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sorry for mistakenly releasing two episodes on the same day... now three. Blog post related to this bonus episode

What a Unicorn Knows: Authors Matt May & Pablo Dominguez Discuss Their New Book on Entrepreneurship

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New book, available now! For links, video, transcript, and more visit the episode page  Joining us for Episode #469 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podc...

Jody Crane, MD: Lean in Emergency Medicine and Hospitals; 3 Big Issues Causing Tough Times in Healthcare

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chief Medical Officer of TeamHealth  Episode page with video, transcript, and more Joining us for Episode #468 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast ...

Unlocking the Power of Kata: Tracy Defoe on Adult Learning, Coaching, and Asking Questions

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coach at www.TheLearningFactor.ca Joining us for Episode #467 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Tracy Defoe. She is an adult education consult...

Billy Taylor Discusses His New Book, ”The Winning Link”

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with video, transcript and more My guest for Episode #466 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is a returning guest, Billy Taylor. Sinc...

Tom Peters on His Compact Guide to Excellence – New Book

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode page with transcript, video, and more My guest for Episode #465 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is the legendary (my word, not his) auth...

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