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 465 | What a Unicorn Knows with Matt May and Pablo Dominguez

By Jessica Bush - March 2nd, 2023

This week’s guests are Matt May and Pablo Dominguez. Ron, Matt, and Pablo discussed Matt and Pablo’s book What a Unicorn Knows, the role of AI in business, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for do

GA 464 | Starting with a Process with Andrew Piland

By Jessica Bush - February 23rd, 2023

This week’s guest is Andrew Piland. Ron and Andrew discussed how continuous improvement works in the construction industry, what Respect for People looks like, supply chain waste, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is

GA 463 | Academics vs. Application with Phil Ranck

By Jessica Bush - February 16th, 2023

This week’s guest is Phil Ranck. Ron and Phil talked about Lean Alaska, which Phil founded, as well as his work with the United States Army. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you

GA 462 | Fort Collins’ Lean Journey with Roland Guerrero

By Jessica Bush - February 9th, 2023

This week’s guest is Roland Guerrero. Ron and Roland discussed Roland’s experience working with the city of Fort Collins on their lean journey. Ron also asked Roland to weigh in on whether contentment and continuous improve

GA 461 | Scientific Thinking and Confidence with Sam Morgan

By Jessica Bush - February 2nd, 2023

This week’s guest is Sam Morgan. Ron and Sam discussed Sam’s coaching experiences and the connection between scientific thinking and confidence. They also discussed whether contentment and continuous improvement can coexist

GA 460 | Newsletter Wisdom with Ron Pereira

By Jessica Bush - January 26th, 2023

This week’s guest is our own Ron Pereira. Ron discussed two of his favorite email newsletters: The Process and The Curiosity Chronicle. He also shared some powerful content from each. An MP3 audio version of this episode is avail

GA 459 | Dealing with CAVE People with Adam Lawrence

By Jessica Bush - January 19th, 2023

This week’s guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam discussed the Wheel of Sustainability, kaizen events, and how to handle “CAVE People.” An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this epis

GA 458 | Exploring Risk Analysis with Ron Pereira

By Jessica Bush - January 12th, 2023

This week we’re sharing audio from three of our newer courses on risk analysis. Learn all about Bowtie Analysis, FMEA, and Fault Tree Analysis, and check out our website to watch the free videos that accompany them. An MP3 audio

GA 457 | Leading with Care with Bob DeKoch and Phil Clampitt

By Jessica Bush - January 5th, 2023

This week’s guests are Bob DeKoch and Phil Clampitt. Ron, Bob, and Phil talked about servant leadership, toxic positivity, and what it means to lead with care. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

GA 456 | “This Is Water” by David Foster Wallace with Alex Judd

By Jessica Bush - December 29th, 2022

This week’s guest is Alex Judd. Ron and Alex listened to and discussed David Foster Wallace’s famous commencement speech, “This Is Water.” This is a very powerful episode that contains some great food for though

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