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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

GA 538 | The High Achievers Success Cycle with Nina Sossamon-Pogue

By Jessica Bush - July 25th, 2024

This week’s guest is Nina Sossamon-Pogue. Ron and Nina discussed Nina’s gymnastic career, focusing on the process vs. successes, values like discipline, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for downlo

A Company’s Continuous Improvement Journey

By John Knotts - July 19th, 2024

Embarking on your company’s continuous improvement journey can often be frustrating. This leads to the disheartening realization that your efforts seem ineffective. In the pursuit of excellence, many companies embark on a journey

GA 537 | Standing Up a Lean and Six Sigma Program with Gary Cihak

By Jessica Bush - July 18th, 2024

This week’s guest is Gary Cihak. Ron and Gary discussed what it takes to build a Lean and Six Sigma program, the Job Instruction component of TWI, why 5S isn’t just a series of chores, and more. An MP3 audio version of this

GA 536 | Building a Company Culture in the Age of Remote Work with Jessper Maquindang

By Jessica Bush - July 11th, 2024

This week’s guest is Jessper Maquindang. Ron and Jessper discussed in-person, hybrid, and remote workplaces, how those choices affect company culture, what “belonging” means, and more. An MP3 audio version of this epi

GA 535 | Transforming Meetings with Evan Unger

By Jessica Bush - July 4th, 2024

This week’s guest is Evan Unger. Ron and Evan discussed what often goes wrong in meetings, especially high-stakes meetings, as well as practical tips for making meetings successful. An MP3 audio version of this episode is availab

GA 534 | Leadership and The Virtue of Magnanimity with Ricky Shoop

By Jessica Bush - June 27th, 2024

This week’s guest is Ricky Shoop. Ron and Ricky discussed the concept of magnanimity, what it means to be a magnanimous leader, examples of magnanimous historical figures, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is availab

GA 533 | Mastering Your Life with Malti Bhojwani

By Jessica Bush - June 20th, 2024

This week’s guest is Malti Bhojwani. Ron and Malti discussed personal and professional transformations, different types of motivation, the importance of having a good work/life balance, and more. An MP3 audio version of this epis

GA 532 | Martial Arts and Continuous Improvement with Chad Senkowski

By Jessica Bush - June 13th, 2024

This week’s guest is Chad Senkowski. Ron and Chad discussed martial arts, Chad’s podcast The Journey, coaching, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll lea

GA 531 | Lean at MacDonald & Owen with Clint West

By Jessica Bush - June 6th, 2024

This week’s guest is Clint West. Ron and Clint discussed MacDonald & Owen’s lean journey, the state of lean in the lumber industry, navigating biases, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for down

GA 530 | Keeping People Engaged with Ahmed Radwan

By Jessica Bush - May 30th, 2024

This week’s guest is Ahmed Radwan. Ron and Ahmed discussed engagement, what it means to build a “lighthouse,” sustaining kaizen efforts, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. I

GA 529 | Living Out Your Beliefs with Kurt Sears

By Jessica Bush - May 23rd, 2024

This week’s guest is Kurt Sears. Ron and Kurt discussed continuous improvement at Dollar Shave Club, happiness versus joy, the power of living out your beliefs, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for down

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