The Lean Solutions Podcast: Episode 16: Continue to Improve
In episode 13, I discussed the importance of keeping things simple. Then in episode 15, I gave a deep dive into keeping things visual. In this episode, I talk about …
The Lean Solutions Podcast: Episode 15: Keep It Visual!
In this episode, I discuss the second area important in supporting a culture of continuous improvement; keep it visual! I talk about three points that are important to remember when …
The Lean Solutions Podcast: Episode 14: Building Intentional Curiosity with Panos Efsta
In this episode, we travel back to May of 2020 when Panos Efsta presented some great insights around the importance of curiosity and system thinking. We also talk about TWI, …
The Lean Solutions Podcast: Episode 13: Keep It Simple!
One of the biggest reasons people fail to maintain a robust lean system is their desire for complexity. This desire seems to be human nature. We begin simply enough, but …
The Lean Solutions Podcast: Episode 12: Thriving in Chaos: A Discussion with the Author, Robert Heath Sr.
In this episode, Robert Heath and I discuss his newest book, Thriving in Chaos, with a deep dive into two of the five steps to mastering your time and improving …
The Lean Solutions Podcast: Episode 11: Entrepreneurial Operating System with Ken Kooistra
In this episode I talk with Ken Kooistra, a Professional EOS Implementer at Georgetown Innovations, about the 5 Leadership Abilities taught through the EOS system. — Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leansolutions/support
The Lean Solutions Podcast: Episode 10: Is It Safe For Your Employees to Fail?
In this episode, I address the topic of failure. One of my favorite books was written by Michael Abrashoff, a former Navy Commander. He wrote the book, It’s Your Ship: …
The Lean Solutions Podcast: Episode 9: Measures of Success with Mark Graban
In this episode, Mark and I discuss his new book, Measures of Success. During the conversation, we talk about the ups and downs of business and how to properly measure …
The Lean Solutions Podcast: Episode 8: Behavioral Science Applied to Business
In this episode I talk with Edward Blackman, global consultant and founder of Kelda Consulting, about behavior and how it affects business. We discuss topics like feedback, performance reviews, the …
The Lean Solutions Podcast: Episode 7: Who’s Responsible for Bad Decisions?
In this episode, I introduce an empowerment coninuum we use to help determine the level of empowerment in an organization and whether or not teams are ready to move toward …