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GA 428 | The Power of Discovery with Colin Baird

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on June 15th, 2022

This week’s guest is Colin Baird. Ron and Colin discussed the role of discovery and the importance of being appreciated. Colin also shared how his relationship with his father shaped the way he views continuous improvement. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quote that inspires Colin (1:36)
  • Colin’s background (2:25)
  • Colin’s relationship with his father (6:13)
  • The power of the “discovery side” of continuous improvement (13:28)
  • MacArthur’s role (14:36)
  • Deming’s role (19:15)
  • Ron’s lessons from homeschooling (32:14)
  • An example of being appreciated (40:27)
  • Final words of wisdom (43:44)

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

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