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Author: Mark Graban

Lean Coffee Talk (Formerly Lean Whiskey)

Lean Whiskey — 46: Lean Whiskey #46: AI (ChatGPT) Takes Over Lean Whiskey, Including the Role of Bartender

In Episode 46, Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh spend a lot of time talking about AI, but that still, as always, begins with the whiskey.
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We both asked ChatGPT to consider all our ingredients for making a whiskey-based cocktail, and …

Lean Blog Audio

Lean Blog Audio — Uncovering Root Causes: Beyond the Conference Room – The Lean Approach to Problem Solving

The blog post You don't find the root cause of a problem in a conference room. OK, so we've gotten away from the whiteboard. Now what? You might not even …

Habitual Excellence

Habitual Excellence — Driving Routine Excellence in Healthcare: The Pancake Syrup

In this insightful episode, host Ken Segel engages Ronnie Daves, a seasoned leader in healthcare, to explore the innovative approach of the Pancake Syrup model in delivering high-quality care. Ronnie …

Lean Blog Interviews

Lean Blog — 504: Japan Study Trips: A Voyage of Leadership Discovery with Katie Anderson

My guest for Episode #504 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Katie Anderson, author of the book Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn.
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In this episode, Katie takes the reins along with me, Mark Graban…

Lean Blog Audio

Lean Blog Audio — Rewriting the Management Gospel: Lessons from Hayes, Abernathy, and the Frontlines of Industry

Blog Post Professors Robert H. Hayes and William J. Abernathy have harsh words about a common, if not typical style of American management: “…an overdependence on analytical detachment – what they call …

My Favorite Mistake

My Favorite Mistake — 257: Almost Killed a $500 Million Mars Rover: Chris Lewicki’s Lessons Learned

My guest for Episode #257 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Chris Lewicki, an Astrofuturist, Engineer, and Entrepreneur who is interested in developing strong, thoughtful foundations for the near-future space economy.
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Lean Blog Audio

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. …

Lean Blog Audio

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 …

My Favorite Mistake

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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