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GA 628 | A Factory on Fire: How Lean Saves Lives with Brian Meyers

By Jessica Bush - April 16th, 2026

This week’s guest is Brian Meyers. Ron and Brian discussed the heart-stopping story of how Brian’s facility caught fire, the profound difference lean made in saving it, what “unwavering commitment” means, and mo

GA 612 | Gratitude, Giving, and Growth with the Gemba Academy Team

By Jessica Bush - December 25th, 2025

This week, we’re sharing a special Christmas episode featuring insights from the Gemba Academy team. Each individual answered the question: What does continuous improvement mean to you in your own life? An MP3 audio version of th

GA 603 | The Culture of Calm with Gui Costin

By Jessica Bush - October 23rd, 2025

This week’s guest is Gui Costin. Ron and Gui discuss fostering a calm company culture, bringing out the best in people, dealing with different generations and personality types in the workplace, and more. An MP3 audio version of

GA 600 | Reflecting on Six Hundred Episodes with Ron Pereira

By Jessica Bush - October 2nd, 2025

This week we’re celebrating our 600th episode. Our Director of Studios Greg Nickell asked Ron about the company’s growth over the years, the challenges we’ve faced, what we hope the next generation will take away from

GA 578 | Navigating Panic Attacks and Burnout with Eric Recker

By Jessica Bush - May 1st, 2025

This week’s guest is Eric Recker. Ron and Eric discussed Eric’s mental health struggles, how he handled having panic attacks, “winning the now,” and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for do

GA 577 | The Potential for Personal Transformation with Patrick Adams

By Jessica Bush - April 24th, 2025

This week’s guest is Patrick Adams. Ron and Patrick had an extremely profound conversation about Patrick’s childhood, the personal transformation he’s gone through, and how he now helps others do the same. An MP3 audio versio

The Timeless Power of Gratitude

By Ron Pereira - December 20th, 2024

As the year winds to a close, it’s natural to pause and reflect on the moments that shaped us. Some bring joy, others bring challenges, but I believe one thing—gratitude—can and should be our anchor. And when I speak of gratitude

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