GA 371 | Adopting a Learning-Based Approach to Lean with Scott Keenan

By Jessica Bush • Published: May 13th, 2021 • 0 Comments

This week’s guest is Scott Keenan. Scott described his continuous improvement journey, and the work he’s been doing with Alan Wire. Ron and Scott also discussed our Toyota Kata course, and Alan Wire’s experience with Kata in the Classroom. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download

GA 370 | Improving Quality of Life with Lean with Rick Foreman

By Jessica Bush • Published: May 6th, 2021 • 2 Comments

This week’s guest is Rick Foreman. Ron and Rick covered a lot of ground, including Federal Heath’s lean journey, and creating a strong culture of continuous improvement. Rick also gave some advice on “selling” others on the power of lean. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for

Break the Habit of Breaking Good Habits

By Steve Kane • Published: April 23rd, 2021 • 1 Comment

There are countless books, YouTube videos, and other media on topic of building good habits and breaking bad ones. So often the desire to change our ways comes light because of our realization that a problem exists. We learn and we find a better way. Unfortunately, we often sabotage our

GA 365 | Adopting a Growth Mindset with Nik Kottha

By Jessica Bush • Published: April 1st, 2021 • 0 Comments

This week’s guest is Nik Kottha. Ron and Nik covered several important topics, including what Nik has learned from yoga, what excellence means to him, and where his passion comes from. Nik also stressed the importance of coaching. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

Did Standardized Work Originate Thousands of Years Ago?

By Steve Kane • Published: March 26th, 2021 • 2 Comments

Armies around the world and throughout history have many common practices and traditions. One practice, in particular, started thousands of years ago and is deeply rooted in what we today would characterize as Lean practices. This practice is marching. What Problem are We Trying to Solve? In early times, armies

GA 359 | Pink Tools and Preventing Injuries with Adam Lawrence

By Jessica Bush • Published: February 18th, 2021 • 4 Comments

This week’s guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam discussed Adam’s new book, “The Wheel of Sustainability,” including how and why he wrote it. Adam also shared some very moving stories that highlight the true power of lean. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

GA 352 | Defining, Executing, and Aligning Winning with Billy Taylor

By Jessica Bush • Updated: January 4th, 2021, • 1 Comment

This week we’re sharing the audio of our recent Billy Taylor livestream. Billy is a lean powerhouse and his presentation is packed with practical and profound wisdom. If you’re looking for some New Year’s inspiration, this episode is for you. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for

GA 348 | Communicating Respect in Lean with Tejas Munot

By Jessica Bush • Published: December 3rd, 2020 • 2 Comments

This week’s guest is Tejas Munot. Tejas shared what he learned during his time at VIBCO Vibrators, the importance of respect, and more. Tejas also interviewed Ron about HIS lean journey thus far. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn:

GA 347 | Leveraging Deliberate Practice with Billy Taylor

By Jessica Bush • Published: November 26th, 2020 • 0 Comments

This week’s guest is Billy Taylor. Formerly the Director of Manufacturing at Goodyear, Billy has an impressive amount of lean knowledge. From the value of diversity, to performance maps, to deliberate practice, you won’t want to miss this one. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download

GA 346 | Navigating the Gemba with Jay Hodge

By Jessica Bush • Published: November 19th, 2020 • 0 Comments

This week’s guest is Jay Hodge. Ron and Jay discussed the confusion around the word gemba and how gemba relates to kaizen. Jay has worked at GM, Toyota, and Caterpillar, to name a few, so he shared what it’s like to make these transitions. A MP3 audio version of this