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Lean Blog Audio — Navigating Hospital Processes (or a Lack Thereof): Systemic Issues in Outpatient Surgery

The blog post It's interesting to observe a hospital process (or lack thereof) when a family member needs surgery. I had the opportunity to do so one day last week. …

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Lean Blog Audio — Don Petersen, Ford CEO Who Learned from Dr. Deming, Passes Away at 97

Blog post with links The other day, I read about the passing of Donald E. Peterson, who was a key CEO for Ford Motor Company in the 1980s (from 1985 …

My Favorite Mistake

My Favorite Mistake — 256: Embracing Life’s Twists: A Journey of Yoga, Meditation, and Unexpected Opportunities with Ann Swanson

My guest for Episode #256 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Ann Swanson, the author of the internationally bestselling book SCIENCE OF YOGA, which has been translated into over 15 languages. 
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Her new …

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My Favorite Mistake — Sarah Lohse’s Key to Effective Communication: Storytelling (Her New Book: “Open This Book”)

Bonus Episode Update with Sarah Lohse: Unearthing the Power of Storytelling
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Today’s episode of “My Favorite Mistake” features Sarah Lohse, founder of Favorite Daughter Media and author of “Open This Book: The Art …

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Lean Blog — 507: Lean Coaching for Lean Coaches: Sam Morgan Helps Mark Graban

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 #457.
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Lean Blog Audio — Transforming Leadership: How to Shift from Blame to Systemic Improvement

Read the blog post How often do you hear executives blaming employees, including frontline workers, for different problems or poor performance? I don't think that's a good look when leaders …

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My Favorite Mistake — 255: The Trials and Triumphs of Terry Bartley: An Author with ADHD

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My guest for Episode #255 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Terry Bartley. He is a high school journalism, literature, and English teacher and writer of the new collection of short stories, Tyranny of…

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Lean Blog Audio — Bring Mark Graban to Speak at Your Health System’s Quarterly Leadership Forum

Read the blog post I recently spoke and facilitated at a health system's quarterly leadership forum event on the topic of “Psychological Safety as a Pre-Condition for Continuous Improvement.” It …

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Lean Blog Audio — Embracing Challenges for Success: Lessons in Toyota Culture and Kaizen from Nate Furuta

Read the blog post I have been really enjoying this book, released in 2021, by Kiyoshi “Nate” Furuta, a retired Toyota executive: Welcome Problems, Find Success: Creating Toyota Cultures Around the …

My Favorite Mistake

My Favorite Mistake — 254: Attorney Gina Mundy’s Motherhood Career Mistake; Preventing Labor & Delivery Errors

My guest for Episode #254 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Gina Mundy, author of the book A Parent’s Guide to a Safer Childbirth: Expecting the Best: Using the Power of Knowledge to Help You Deliver a Healthy Baby.
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