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In this episode, host Patrick Adams, Shayne Daughenbaugh, Catherine McDonald, and Andy Olrich, dive into the year’s most watched and liked episodes, reflecting on the impactful conversations and memorable moments that resonated with the
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In this episode, host Patrick Adams and guest Greg Jacobson, CEO of KaiNexus, discusses the importance of habit science in leadership and continuous improvement. Greg emphasizes the role of identity, habit loops, and the basal ganglia i
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In this episode, host Patrick Adams, Catherine McDonald, and guest Craig Coyle discuss the relevance of lean and continuous improvement for future leaders. Coyle emphasizes the importance of leadership development, noting that 70% of wo
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In this episode, host Patrick Adams, Shayne Daughenbaugh, and guest Royden Johnson discuss the global adaptability of Lean principles, emphasizing its core values of customer focus and respect for people.
About the Guest:
Royden Johnso
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In this episode, host Patrick Adams discusses the importance of continuous improvement using the analogy of climbing Mount Everest, emphasizing preparation, teamwork, and simplicity.
About the Host:
Patrick Adams is an internationally
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In this episode, hosts Andy Olrich, Catherine McDonald, and guest Ryan Weiss discuss Ryan’s Optics System, which aligns people and processes for enhanced organizational performance. The system uses a five-step process: identifying the w
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In this episode, hosts Andy Olrich, Catherine McDonald, and guest Lesley Worthington discuss the importance of effective communication in Lean management and workplace communication. They highlight how clear, respectful communication ca
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In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Catherine McDonald, and guest Shane Silsby discuss the difficulties of managing limited resources in local government, such as budget constraints and public input, compared to the private sect
In this throwback episode, Patrick Adams dives into the topic of failure. He shares one of his favorite books, It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by former Navy Commander Michael Abrashoff, which tells a powerful sto
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In this throwback episode, Patrick talks about the ingredients necessary to spark and maintain a fire of continuous improvement in your organization.
About the Patrick:
Patrick Adams is the author of the best selling and Shingo-award
