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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 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

GA 492 | Better Metrics for Better Management with Mark Graban

By Jessica Bush - September 7th, 2023

This week’s guest is Mark Graban. Ron and Mark discussed process behavior charts, the importance of good metrics, the Red Bead Experiment, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this epi

GA 491 | What Leads to High Morale with Kerrie Jordan

By Jessica Bush - August 31st, 2023

This week’s guest is Kerrie Jordan. Ron and Kerrie discussed upskilling, what it means to have a “flexible work schedule,” improving morale, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download her

GA 486 | Creating a Well-Loved Workplace with Lou Carter

By Jessica Bush - July 27th, 2023

This week’s guest is Lou Carter. Ron and Lou discussed positive work relationships, how blame can become toxic, and overall how to create a well-loved workplace. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here

GA 485 | Lean, Change, and Reflexivity with Bruno Pesec

By Jessica Bush - July 20th, 2023

This week’s guest is Bruno Pesec. Ron and Bruno discussed journaling, practical tips for reflection, and the relationship between lean, change, and reflexivity. You won’t want to skip this one! An MP3 audio version of this

GA 484 | The Importance of Communication with Boris Kajos

By Jessica Bush - July 13th, 2023

This week’s guest is Boris Kajos. Ron and Boris discussed working as a team, staying on task, the role of communication, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll

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