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GA 516 | The True Meaning of Clarity with Jim Vaselopulos

By Jessica Bush - February 22nd, 2024

This week’s guest is Jim Vaselopulos. Ron and Jim discussed business distractions, AI, and the lean parallels in Jim’s book on clarity. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode yo

GA 514 | Turning the Tables on Ron with Clint West

By Jessica Bush - February 8th, 2024

This week’s guest is Clint West. Clint “turned the tables” this week by interviewing our host, Ron Pereira instead. Together they covered everything from lean in the office, to DMAIC, resistance, and more. An MP3 audi

GA 513 | Lean and Live Coaching with Sam Morgan

By Jessica Bush - February 1st, 2024

This week’s guest is Sam Morgan. Ron and Sam discussed Sam’s journey with live coaching, including who he typically works with and what these sessions look like. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for downloa

GA 512 | Unturning Steel with Bill Leahy

By Jessica Bush - January 25th, 2024

This week’s guest is Bill Leahy. Ron and Bill discussed Bill’s critically important initiative to support veterans as they transition back into civilian life, and his documentary “Unturning Steel.” An MP3 audio

Embracing System-Level Problem Solving over Firefighting

By John Knotts - January 19th, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of business and organizational management, problem-solving is often equated with ad hoc firefighting – a reactive approach where individuals scramble to douse the flames of immediate issues. While this method

GA 511 | Winning the Now with Eric Recker

By Jessica Bush - January 18th, 2024

This week’s guest is Eric Recker. Ron and Eric discussed bullying, avoiding burnout, and what it means to “Win the Now.” An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’l

GA 510 | The Role of Questioning and Curiosity in Leadership with Scott McDuffee

By Jessica Bush - January 11th, 2024

This week’s guest is Scott McDuffee. Ron and Scott discussed the role of curiosity in leadership, dealing with “CAVE” people, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this epis

GA 509 | Courage, Humility, and Discipline with Marc Braun

By Jessica Bush - January 4th, 2024

This week’s guest is Marc Braun. Ron and Marc discussed all things coaching, including some truly powerful anecdotes. They also explored the concept of “coachability.” An MP3 audio version of this episode is available

GA 508 | Adopting a Strategy Execution Framework with Karen Friedenberg

By Jessica Bush - December 28th, 2023

This week’s guest is Karen Friedenberg. Ron and Karen discussed strategic planning, specifically Karen’s strategy execution framework. They also talked about measuring initiatives. An MP3 audio version of this episode is av

GA 507 | Navigating Leadership Development Behaviors with Rick Foreman

By Jessica Bush - December 21st, 2023

This week’s guest is Rick Foreman. Ron and Rick discussed dealing with resistance as well as choosing between different leadership behaviors and approaches. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In

GA 506 | Roles and Relationships in Kaizen Events with Adam Lawrence

By Jessica Bush - December 14th, 2023

This week’s guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam discussed kaizen events, specifically the different roles involved and how they function together. They also talked about dealing with “CAVE” People. An MP3 audio versi

GA 505 | Values vs. Principles with Steve Kane

By Jessica Bush - December 7th, 2023

  This week’s guest is our own Steve Kane. Ron and Steve discussed Toyota Kata, coaching (specifically Steve’s coaching style), running certification programs, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is availabl

GA 504 | Gemba Academy’s 2023 with Ron Pereira

By Jessica Bush - November 30th, 2023

This week’s guest is Ron Pereira. Ron explained what we’ve been up to as a company this year, including our Live Instructor training, and some of the new courses we’ve released. We also shared some of the audio from t

Harmonizing Organizational Excellence: A Fusion of Agile, Deming, and Toyota Principles

By Steve Kane - November 24th, 2023

In the quest for organizational excellence, many companies turn to established frameworks and philosophies to guide their journey. Among the prominent ones are the Agile Manifesto, Deming’s 14 Principles, and the Toyota Productio

GA 503 | Balancing Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation with Brent Weichers

By Jessica Bush - November 23rd, 2023

This week’s guest is Brent Weichers. Ron and Brent discussed the different kinds of motivation, presenting data to a non-technical audience, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this e

GA 502 | The Importance of Productivity with John Abplanalp

By Jessica Bush - November 16th, 2023

This week’s guest is John Abplanalp. Ron and John discussed all things productivity, including OEE, engaging employees, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll l

GA 501 | Reducing Chaos with Brandon Brown

By Jessica Bush - November 9th, 2023

This week’s guest is Brandon Brown. Ron and Brandon discussed TWI, and why reducing both personal and professional chaos is so important. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you

GA 500 | Celebrating 500 Episodes

By Jessica Bush - November 2nd, 2023

This week we’re celebrating our 500th episode by sharing some of our team’s favorite moments from over the years. Whether you’re new to the podcast or you’ve been here since the beginning, thank you for listenin

Improving Coaching Skills in the Workplace

By Steve Kane - October 27th, 2023

Coaching skills are critical for managers and leaders in today’s business environment. Effective coaching drives team performance, improves employee satisfaction, and contributes to a company’s success. If you’re look

GA 498 | The Power of Improving Less with Chad Bareither

By Jessica Bush - October 19th, 2023

This week’s guest is Chad Bareither. Ron and Chad discussed Chad’s book, “Improve LESS,” Toyota Kata, why continuous improvement is not just “extra work,” and more. An MP3 audio version of this episo

GA 497 | Navigating Generational Diversity with James Newell

By Jessica Bush - October 12th, 2023

This week’s guest is James Newell. Ron and James discussed generational diversity and how it affects workplace dynamics. James explained how we can navigate these differences, ensure that the knowledge transfer happens, and more.

GA 496 | How to Handle Employee Suggestions with Kyle Brady

By Jessica Bush - October 5th, 2023

This week’s guest is Kyle Brady. Ron and Kyle discussed suggestion boxes, how to handle suggestions that aren’t accepted, and how to get started with your own suggestion program. An MP3 audio version of this episode is avai

GA 495 | Finding and Retaining the Right Talent with Kerry L. Bass

By Jessica Bush - September 28th, 2023

This week’s guest is Kerry L. Bass. Ron and Kerry discussed company culture, employee engagement, finding and retaining the right talent, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this epis

GA 494 | TWI and the Training Timetable with Brandon Brown

By Jessica Bush - September 21st, 2023

This week’s guest is Brandon Brown. Ron and Brandon discussed TWI, training timetables, and what it means to live a life you’re proud of. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode

GA 493 | Dealing with Fear with John Knotts

By Jessica Bush - September 14th, 2023

This week’s guest is John Knotts. Ron and John explored the multifaceted concept of fear. John also explained why fear exists, and how scientific thinking and continuous improvement can help us all deal with it. An MP3 audio vers

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