Jessica Bush, Author at Gemba Academy

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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GA 563 | Habits Over Resolutions with Ron Pereira

By Jessica Bush - January 16th, 2025

This week’s guest is Ron Pereira. In this new years-themed episode, Ron explains why forming new habits is often more effective than keeping new resolutions, how to form those habits, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episod

GA 562 | Lean in the Prison Industry with Brandon Bunn

By Jessica Bush - January 9th, 2025

This week’s guest is Brandon Bunn. Ron and Brandon discussed what it looks like to leverage lean and continuous improvement inside prison facilities, some of the obstacles that arise, and how other lean leaders can get involved.

GA 561 | People and Process Integration with Beau Groover

By Jessica Bush - January 2nd, 2025

This week’s guest is Beau Groover. Ron and Beau discussed people and process integration, lean leadership, Beau’s “GSD” system, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In t

GA 560 | Flow Engineering with Steve Pereira

By Jessica Bush - December 26th, 2024

This week’s guest is Steve Pereira. Ron and Steve discussed flow engineering, Steve’s latest book, the relationship between value, clarity, and flow, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download

GA 559 | Organizational Problem Solving with Matt White

By Jessica Bush - December 19th, 2024

This week’s guest is Matt White. Ron and Matt discussed problem solving, Matt’s backgrounds in both manufacturing and healthcare, the importance of using the “language” of a company, and more. An MP3 audio versi

GA 558 | The Power Is in the Question with Topaz Adizes

By Jessica Bush - December 12th, 2024

This week’s guest is Topaz Adizes. Ron and Topaz discussed Topaz’s studio The Skin Deep, his film {The And}, and the conversation cards he created. Focused on the power of human connection, this interview will stay with you

GA 557 | Meeting Customer Demand with Gary Cihak

By Jessica Bush - December 5th, 2024

This week’s guest is Gary Cihak. Ron and Gary discussed Gary’s Six Sigma Green Belt project, what he learned from it, how he dealt with the resistance that followed, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is availab

GA 556 | What a Successful Lean Transformation Looks Like with Chad Bareither

By Jessica Bush - November 28th, 2024

This week’s guest is Chad Bareither. Ron and Chad discussed lean transformations, the role leaders play in them, creating a sense of ownership, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In thi

GA 555 | The Key to Successful Daily Management with José Ferro

By Jessica Bush - November 21st, 2024

This week’s guest is José Ferro. Ron and José discussed daily management, what it is, what the main obstacles involved are, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you̵

GA 554 | Leveraging Emotional Intelligence with Robin Hills

By Jessica Bush - November 14th, 2024

This week’s guest is Robin Hills. Ron and Robin discussed the importance of Emotional Intelligence, how it involves more than just our brains, assessing our own Emotional Intelligence, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episo

GA 553 | The Art of Project Management with Annette Johnston

By Jessica Bush - November 7th, 2024

This week’s guest is Annette Johnston. Ron and Annette discussed project management, the role project managers play in decision making, what habits a good project manager should have, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episod

GA 552 | Identifying the Real Problems with Bill Krolicki

By Jessica Bush - October 31st, 2024

This week’s guest is Bill Krolicki. Ron and Bill discussed data analytics, automation, the PDCA cycle, knowing if you’re winning or losing, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In t

GA 551 | Knowing Honesty and Listening to Understand with Grace Gavin

By Jessica Bush - October 24th, 2024

This week’s guest is Grace Gavin. Ron and Grace discussed the importance of open and honest communication, what it means to truly listen, the obstacles that get in our way, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is availa

GA 550 | Assessing and Improving an Organization’s Culture with Garrett Delph

By Jessica Bush - October 17th, 2024

This week’s guest is Garrett Delph. Ron and Garrett discussed Garrett’s company Clarity Ops, his take on continuous improvement, what it means to be emotionally neutral, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is ava

GA 549 | Toyota Kata at Jack Henry with April Bell

By Jessica Bush - October 10th, 2024

This week’s guest is April Bell. Ron and April discussed how Jack Henry uses Toyota Kata, the power of making predictions, managing remote teams, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In t

GA 548 | Using Continuous Improvement in Your Daily Life with Dhana Hanumayya

By Jessica Bush - October 3rd, 2024

This week’s guest is Dhana Hanumayya. Ron and Dhana discussed how Dhana uses continuous improvement and quality controls at home, the cause and effect matrix, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for downlo

GA 547 | Doing Lean vs. Using Lean with Gregg Miner

By Jessica Bush - September 26th, 2024

This week’s guest is Gregg Miner. Ron and Gregg discussed the difference between “doing” lean and “using” lean, how this applies to leaders, the true definition of lean, and more. An MP3 audio version of t

GA 546 | Navigating Business Turnarounds with Alfonso Aramburo

By Jessica Bush - September 19th, 2024

This week’s guest is Alfonso Aramburo. Ron and Alfonso discussed Alfonso’s experiences with turnarounds, leadership styles, balancing financial restructuring and operational excellence, and more. An MP3 audio version of thi

GA 545 | Combining Performance and Purpose with Fabrice Desmarescaux

By Jessica Bush - September 12th, 2024

This week’s guest is Fabrice Desmarescaux. Ron and Fabrice discussed Fabrice’s journey towards professional fulfillment and how he helps others find purpose in their life’s work. An MP3 audio version of this episode i

GA 544 | Flow Efficiency vs. Resource Efficiency with Alen Ganic

By Jessica Bush - September 5th, 2024

This week’s guest is Alen Ganic. Ron and Alen, a Senior Lean and Six Sigma Coach at Gemba Academy, discussed the definitions of flow efficiency and resource efficiency, what differentiates them, and more. An MP3 audio version of

GA 543 | Using Improv in Kaizen Events with Adam Lawrence

By Jessica Bush - August 29th, 2024

This week’s guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam discussed the Wheel of Sustainability, how it plays into a kaizen event, and how improv can also be a powerful tool in a rapid improvement context. An MP3 audio version of t

GA 542 | The Digitization of Work with Ron Crabtree

By Jessica Bush - August 22nd, 2024

This week’s guest is Ron Crabtree. The two Rons discussed the concept of digital transformation, or digitization, including what it entails, how to navigate these transformations, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is

GA 541 | The Gemba Academy School of Leadership with Ron Pereira

By Jessica Bush - August 15th, 2024

This week’s guest is Ron Pereira. Ron introduced the Gemba Academy School of Leadership and shared the audio from some of this exciting new content. Be sure to check the show notes to watch the video versions. An MP3 audio versio

GA 540 | The Space Between Leading and Following with Chris Fuzie

By Jessica Bush - August 8th, 2024

This week’s guest is Chris Fuzie. Ron and Chris discussed Chris’s books, liminal space, tessellation, leadership, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll l

GA 539 | Productivity Reimagined with Jacob Stoller

By Jessica Bush - August 1st, 2024

This week’s guest is Jacob Stoller. Ron and Jacob discussed Jacob’s upcoming book, “Productivity Reimagined,” what it means to be productive, what productivity looks like in different industries, and more. An MP

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