LeadershipLeanLean HealthcareLean ManufacturingManufacturingpodcastProductivity

GA 274 | Retiring from a Lean Career with George Saiz

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on July 3rd, 2019

This week’s guest is George Saiz. George walked Ron through his career and the observations he’s made over the years, including during his time as President of AME. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The sports quote that inspires George (3:37)
  • How George’s career started (4:30)
  • The emotions involved in the layoff process (10:28)
  • George’s “lightbulb moment” (16:13)
  • What he and his team did to fix their problems (19:57)
  • George’s time at AME (24:13)
  • His advice on living life to the fullest (30:28)
  • About AME Chicago (33:45)

Podcast Resources

Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes!

300px-BlackLines-Podcast-Removed-2
Click to Subscribe in iTunes

If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you’re a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app.

 NEW! You can now follow the podcast on Spotify here. 

You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly.

What Do You Think?

How can we bring more joy into our workplaces?

Avatar photo

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.

Have something to say?

Leave your comment and let's talk!

In-Person training events at the Gemba Academy Training Center

Recent Articles

Start your Lean & Six Sigma training today.

Explore Videos Chat with an expert