הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Continuous Learning (2025)

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BONUS | Build Influence and Get Buy-in: Elevating the Positioning, ROI, and Value of Lean and Continuous Improvement [with Betsy Jordyn] 59:40

3d ago59:40

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What do people in other functions at your organization think lean is all about? For many—in HR, OD, Finance, or operations—the answer is simple: process improvement, efficiency, waste elimination. And while those are pieces of the puzzle, they miss the bigger picture. Too often, continuous improvement and operational excellence teams get pigeonhole…

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52| What You Love About Lean and Operational Excellence - And Your #1 Frustration: Executive Buy-In 25:26

10d ago25:26

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What’s the #1 frustration most lean and continuous improvement practitioners face? It's something that I bet you've felt too, no matter how passionate you are about the work, no matter what you call it: lean, agile, continuous improvement, operational excellence, or DevOps... Too often, we struggle to clearly explain what we actually do as CI chang…

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51| Elevate Your Impact Beyond Tools: The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit [with Elisabeth Swan and Tracy O'Rouke] 45:32

24d ago45:32

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Organizations invest thousands of dollars and countless hours into lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement training programs. Certifications get awarded. Belts get earned. But nothing actually changes. Technical problem-solving training alone isn’t enough to drive meaningful impact. Without guidance and support on how to apply problem-sol…

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50| Change the Culture: NUMMI and the Power of Leading Through Influence, Not Authority [with Isao Yoshino] 26:25

1M ago26:25

26:25

“Change the culture!” That’s exactly what longtime Toyota leader Isao Yoshino was tasked with during one of the most famous business transformations in history—NUMMI—Toyota’s joint venture with General Motors in the 1980s. The challenge? Take GM’s worst-performing plant—plagued by absenteeism, low morale, and poor quality—and turn it around. Within…

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49| Shift Your Mindset, Shift Your Impact: 3 Reframes for Positive Leadership 27:32

2M ago27:32

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When you encounter challenges or setbacks, and it feels like things just aren’t going your way, it’s easy to get caught into a downward negative spiral. But could simple mindset shifts change not just how you feel, but how you move forward and influence those around you with positive momentum? In this episode, I’m sharing three powerful reframes th…

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48| Make Leadership Meaningful: From Tools to Purposeful Impact [with Josef Procházka] 49:23

2M ago49:23

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Apply for the Nov 2025 or May 2026 Japan Leadership Experience https://kbjanderson.com/japantrip/ You’re implementing the tools. Making the improvements. Delivering the project results. But the same problems keep resurfacing and you’re left wondering: What’s missing? In this episode, Josef Procházka, a lean consultant from the Czech Republic, share…

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47| Develop Leaders the Toyota Way: Lessons from Kan-Pro [with Isao Yoshino] 50:32

3M ago50:32

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A global economic crisis is dragging down sales. Departments are working in silos and leaders at all levels are arguing about priorities. Managers are too busy to coach their teams. You might think this describes your organization today—and it was the exact situation Toyota faced nearly 50 years ago. This challenge sparked one of the most ambitious…

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46| Lead Change at Scale: Inside GE Aerospace’s Lean Cultural Transformation [with Phil Wickler] 44:19

3M ago44:19

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Is it possible to lead a real, long-term cultural transformation in a publicly traded company—where shareholders often demand short-term financial results? It’s challenging, yet possible. And GE Aerospace, with CEO Larry Culp at the helm, is leading the way. I invited Phil Wickler, Chief Transformation Officer, back to discuss the enterprise-wide s…

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45| Manage on Purpose: Align Teams, Develop Strategy, Grow People [with Mark Reich] 48:50

4M ago48:50

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How effective is your organization's strategy in achieving results? If your team doesn't understand how their daily work connects to bigger organizational goals, you don't have a strategy—you have a gap. A gap in engagement. A gap in alignment. This gap leads to confusion, misaligned priorities, and wasted effort. I’m joined by Mark Reich, author o…

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44| Master the Coaching Continuum and Become a Transformational Improvement Coach 18:34

4M ago18:34

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How many questions is too many? You know that asking effective questions is key to helping others solve problems and unlocking improvement, but can you ask too many questions? Yes! And when you do so, you actually hinder progress, not enable it. In this episode, I share one of the most common mistakes leaders and coaches alike make when learning to…

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43| Human-Centered Leadership Using Kata, Obeya, and Omotenashi: Japanese Management Masterclass Part 2 [with Tim Wolput] 32:09

5M ago32:09

32:09

What’s the real purpose behind the Japanese practices integral to lean management —like kata, obeya, and A3 reports? These methods are often misunderstood as mere templates or formats, without recognizing the deeper meaning and intention that drive their impact. In this episode, we’re picking up on my conversation with Tim Wolput, Japanologist, Toy…

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42| Do the Right Thing: Japanese Management Masterclass Part 1 [with Tim Wolput] 43:26

5M ago43:26

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How much of the Toyota Way is dependent on Japanese culture? And how much of it all comes down to… being human? There are questions I’ve explored with 130+ global leaders who’ve joined my Japan Leadership Experience programs. To help you answer this question, I’ve invited Tim Wolput – Japanologist and Toyota Way Management expert, to Chain of Learn…

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41| Transactions to Transformations: Positioning for Greater Influence [with Betsy Jordyn] 1:00:17

5M ago1:00:17

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You’re doing great work….yet you know you and the change you envision could have greater influence. You have a vision for more. More strategic work. More influence. More change that really makes an impact and actually sticks -- for your clients or organization. Only question—how do you get there? The issue isn’t your talent or skills. It’s how you …

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40| Escape the Doer Trap: 3 Simple Shifts to Instantly Get Unstuck 37:20

6M ago37:20

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed that you are responsible for doing too much? Maybe you’re frustrated that your team relies on you for answers instead of developing their own solutions. Or you’re disappointed that improvements fall apart as soon as you step away. The problem: You’re likely stuck in the Doer Trap—and it’s holding you (and your team) bac…

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39| Doing More Isn’t the Answer: Why Simple Wins [with Lisa Bodell] 37:49

6M ago37:49

37:49

Ever feel like your to-do list never ends? Running from meeting to meeting with no time to think—let alone lead or create? You’re not alone. The problem isn’t you – that you’re not working hard enough. You’re probably stuck in the complexity trap—buried in endless demands, inefficiencies, and busywork that keep you (and your team) from doing what t…

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38| What’s the Future of Lean? [with James Womack] 30:44

7M ago30:44

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What have we really learned after four decades of lean? Is lean thinking still relevant today? And importantly — what needs to change to ensure its future success? In the previous episode, I sat down with James Womack, founder of the Lean Enterprise Institute, to look back on 40 years of lean thinking and management since the publication of The Mac…

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37| Lean Has Failed (or Has It?) [with James Womack] 52:52

7M ago52:52

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“Lean has failed.” That’s the bold statement James Womack—founder of the Lean Enterprise Institute and MIT researcher whose team introduced the term “lean” to the world—made at a conference where we both recently spoke. That really stuck with me. Has lean really failed? If so, what can we do to course correct? To explore this, I invited him to shar…

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36| What's Your Purpose? Discover Your Kokorozashi, Intention, and Warp and Weft 22:06

8M ago22:06

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How often do you pause to get a clearer view of your purpose and learn how your life experiences influence your leadership impact? Whether it’s in the moment to reflect on a recent situation or zooming out at a major milestone to see the bigger picture, reflection can be incredibly powerful. I’m hitting pause myself this week as I turn the big 5-0!…

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35| Stuck in the Middle? Embrace Both/And Thinking to Drive Results [with Wendy Smith] 37:43

8M ago37:43

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What do you do when you’re stuck between two conflicting options? Deliver short-term results or take a long-term view? Focus on business outcomes or people development? Help by being the expert with the answer or a coach asking questions? For most of us, these competing choices are a source of conflict. We deal with uncertainty by asserting certain…

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34| Why Change Initiatives Fail (And What You Can Do) [with Michael Bungay Stanier] 37:36

9M ago37:36

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Why do 70-90% of change initiatives fail? That’s a staggering statistic. In many cases, new leadership comes in, economic pressures rise, or the next "flavor of the month" initiative takes over. What’s happening and what can you do to counteract this trend? And if you are a change leader, lean practitioner, or continuous improvement coach, how do y…

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33| Ask Me Anything: How the Right Questions Shape Your Leadership Impact 37:34

9M ago37:34

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What questions are on your mind? That’s the question I posed to you last month when I asked you to “Ask me anything!” I received many great questions and, as promised, I’ve picked five to dive into during this episode. Asking the right questions is a fundamental part of leading transformational change. It’s not just about finding answers—it’s about…

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32| When Crisis Strikes, Hold on to Your Purpose [with Isaac Mitchell] 51:19

10M ago51:19

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Is your organization stuck in a constant state of crisis, where everything feels like an urgent, must-fix-now situation? As a leader, cutting through that noise is key to prioritizing and aligning your team’s efforts to focus on what really matters. In this episode, Isaac Mitchell, VP of Operational Excellence at Ballad Health System, shares his ex…

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31 | How Reflection Fuels Growth: Celebrating One Year of Chain of Learning 32:50

10M ago32:50

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It’s Chain of Learning’s first anniversary this month! And it’s the time of year for gratitude and thanks – and for reflection. Thank you for listening and for being part of this Chain of Learning that we are growing together. To mark this podcast milestone, I want to practice what I talk about on nearly every episode – reflection – as I believe it…

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30 | Fostering Excellence Through Joy and Respect for People [with Stephanie Bursek] 40:45

11M ago40:45

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Has your organization been making progress on its continuous improvement journey, only to find things starting to stall? Is your team hesitant to share ideas, or are your lean or process improvement initiatives viewed mainly as cost-cutting measures rather than a comprehensive strategy for long-term success? Perhaps you've been focusing on just one…

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29 | Accelerate Decision-Making: Innovate through the Unknown [with Atif Rafiq] 38:10

11M ago38:10

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Do you ever feel like you're stuck between chaos and bureaucracy, unable to break free from the status quo? You are probably facing a common challenge that other leaders and change practitioners experience: how to navigate uncertainty while trying to drive innovation and agility in your organization. In this episode, Atif Rafiq, seasoned C-suite ex…

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28 | Leading Organizational Transformation the Right Way [with Cindy Hinds] 33:55

12M ago33:55

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Do you ever feel stuck as a leader? It may seem like no matter how many problems you solve or tools you implement, you're still not seeing progress toward a sustainable organizational culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Maybe you have been leading change the wrong way. In this episode, Cindy Hinds shares what she’s learned…

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27 | 3 Practices to Become a Skillful Facilitator 27:30

12M ago27:30

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Ever felt like your meetings or workshops aren’t moving the needle? How would you like to facilitate your next work session with confidence and ensure that your leaders are leaving motivated, aligned, and action-oriented? Whether you're a continuous improvement practitioner, consultant, manager, or executive—facilitation is a crucial skill to maste…

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26 | Harness the Power of Storytelling in Leadership [with Carol Cox] 37:42

1y ago37:42

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Want to inspire action in your presentations and transform your message from boring to unforgettable? The secret: it’s not data and facts that create impact — it's your stories. As humans, we’re wired to remember and respond to stories because they connect with our emotions and drive our decisions. Storytelling is more than just a trending term; it…

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25 | Get Results Through the Power of Serious Leadership [with Kecia Kelly and Amy Chaumeton] 51:40

1y ago51:40

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Do you and your leadership team feel burdened by solving all the problems that get in the way of achieving the results your organization needs? You’re not alone. This is the crux of the leadership challenge: transitioning from being the primary problem-solver to a transformational leader who creates the conditions for their people to achieve result…

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24 | Deming’s Journey to Profound Knowledge [with John Willis] 52:13

1y ago52:13

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If you're passionate about continuous improvement, quality, or operational excellence, chances are Dr. W. Edwards Deming has shaped your journey—even if you haven't realized it yet. But do you know how this influence came about and the profound impact Deming’s management theories have had on shaping quality and improvement approaches such as Lean, …

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23 | Create the Winning Link in Your Strategy [with Billy Ray Taylor] 36:58

1y ago36:58

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What does “winning” mean to you as a leader? And what is your leadership role in creating a winning strategy and organizational culture? According to Billy Ray Taylor, CEO and President at LinkedXL and former Goodyear Tire executive, winning is not only about setting a clear strategy and aligning on the goals and metrics, but engaging your team mem…

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22 | Hansei and The Power of Reflection: Leading to Learn Part 2 [with Isao Yoshino] 55:39

1y ago55:39

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Have you ever paused to reflect on the critical moments of your life and realized their impact on your own trajectory and others' lives? In this special episode of Chain of Learning, I welcome back Isao Yoshino as we celebrate our decade-long partnership and the anniversary of our book "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn." Together, we discuss the …

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21 | Build A Chain of Learning: Leading to Learn Part 1 [with Isao Yoshino] 38:31

1y ago38:31

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Today's guest, Isao Yoshino, a 40-year Toyota leader, has influenced thousands of leaders worldwide and inspired my book, "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn." Join us as we celebrate two anniversaries: our first meeting in July 2014 and the four-year anniversary of our book. In Part 1 of our conversation, Mr. Yoshino shares his insights on leaders…

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20 | How to Coach Executives and Influence Change [with Brad Toussaint] 43:42

1+ y ago43:42

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Have you ever received blank stares from leaders when you’ve advocated that they adopt an improvement method or tool you know will help them? Perhaps the problem is not your idea but rather that you aren’t communicating in a way that connects these concepts with the business outcomes they need or in language that they understand. One hurdle that ca…

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19 | Master the Art of Persuasion to Get Buy-in [with Derek Roberts] 48:59

1+ y ago48:59

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Do you e𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘆-𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 — 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁? Or have you ever struggled with getting your senior team on board with your vision for change, getting support for a new initiative, or getting leaders to sign on to your services as a coach or consultant? Good news — mastering the skil…

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18 | Discover the Real Meaning of Kaizen 25:09

1+ y ago25:09

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What do you think of when you hear the word “kaizen”? An event? A process that you are working on improving? Something else? The Japanese word “kaizen” is usually translated to mean “continuous improvement.” But there is a deeper meaning. It’s actually the lynchpin to creating a real culture of continuous improvement. In this episode, I unpack the …

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17 | Leading Change from the Middle [with Pennie Saum] 45:17

1+ y ago45:17

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Does successful change always have to start from the top? How can you stop pushing change on your leaders and instead create pull from them for the organizational culture you envision? If you're leading continuous improvement internally, these questions are crucial because they address the challenge of how to cultivate a workforce of capable, engag…

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16 | Leveraging Analytical Systems Thinking to Drive Improvement [with Mark Graban] 46:04

1+ y ago46:04

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Are you focusing on the right problems in your organization? More importantly, are you creating the conditions and processes to solve them effectively? In this episode, Mark Graban and I explore the importance of developing the skills of an Analytical Systems Thinker—one of the eight core competencies in my Change KATALYST™ model—to catalyze truly …

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15 | 5 Steps to Revitalize Lifelong Learning 28:27

1+ y ago28:27

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Want to know the secret to success? It’s about embracing lifelong learning, being willing to try new things and seek out information, setting intentions to get better, and embracing the failures that come with learning your way forward. I believe when we stay in learning – a learning attitude, mindset, and practice – anything is possible. Being a “…

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14 | Become an Astute Political Navigator: Influence Change in Organizations [with Betsy Jordyn] 38:54

1+ y ago38:54

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What's your reaction when you hear the phrase “corporate politics”? Does it make you cringe and want to run away, or do you get curious about how to leverage them to influence outcomes? In this episode, Betsy Jordyn joins me to discuss the essential skill of how to successfully navigate organizational politics. As a long-time organizational develop…

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13 | 3 Ways to Break the Telling Habit® and Create Greater Impact 33:28

1+ y ago33:28

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Have you ever had a team member look at you with frustration when you share your great ideas and suggestions with them? Or, have you ever felt like—with all the things you need to solve and do—you don’t have time to ask questions? Like you’re stuck putting out fires rather than nurturing, growing, and developing the people you lead? If this resonat…

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12 | Beyond Appearances: Build a Culture of Real Continuous Improvement [with Patrick Adams] 48:20

1+ y ago48:20

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What is the difference between authentic cultures of continuous improvement versus superficial displays? In this episode, Patrick Adams shares his insights on the heart of organizational culture and transformational leadership and highlights the essential elements of a real culture of continuous improvement -- so that you can ensure that you and yo…

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11 | Fulfill Your Transformational Leadership Potential [with Karen Martin] 52:02

1+ y ago52:02

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What’s your purpose as a continuous improvement leader? And how can you fulfill your potential as a transformational change leader? Tune in to my conversation with master operational excellence change leader Karen Martin to find out! Becoming a transformational change leader means balancing your technical skills to deliver results while cultivating…

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10 | Unleash Your Leadership Superpower [with Shawn Carner] 49:20

1+ y ago49:20

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What if you had a new superpower that would unlock your leadership potential? One so simple yet will amplify your impact, open doors to the C-suite, and accelerate engagement across your organization so that you deliver more business results while realizing your vision for a people-focused learning culture? This episode unveils your superhero cape …

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9 | 8 Essential Skills to Become a Transformational Change KATALYST 39:49

1+ y ago39:49

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Move from Technical Expert to Influential Leader Do you want to move beyond being a tools or process improvement project “doer” or technical expert to a transformational change leader? Have you wanted to step into greater influence and impact in your organization? Or perhaps you're a leader seeking to create broader organizational change but don't …

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8 | Wiring the Winning Organization [with Gene Kim and Steven Spear] 52:46

1+ y ago52:46

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Have you ever wondered why some organizations consistently outperform others? And why, even when using the same tools and methodologies, some companies are able to leverage them to achieve success whereas at others they just become the flavor of the month? If you are curious about the answers, you won't want to miss this episode with Steve Spear an…

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7 | Intentions vs. Goals: Start with Purpose for Greater Impact 32:24

2y ago32:24

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What if HOW you go about setting your goals can change the impact you have – even more than the goals themselves? It’s that time of year for setting goals, to reflect on what you achieved – or didn’t achieve – in the past year and make resolutions and big goals for the coming year. Yet most of us have it backwards when we go about setting goals. We…

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6 | Inside the Lean Mindset: Behind-the-Scenes Leadership Insights 25:27

2y ago25:27

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Quick question, have you ever wondered what it would be like to listen in to “hallway” conversations to discover what leaders say and reflect on with each other? If you're curious, you're in the right spot. In this episode, I take you behind-the-scenes with exclusive conversations I had with transformational change leaders and executives in attenda…

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5 | Achieve More by Performing Less: Overcome the Performance Paradox [with Eduardo Briceño] 33:26

2y ago33:26

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Have you ever felt burned out and exhausted from the constant pressure to perform, to achieve, or to get it “right”? Or is your organization putting a lot of effort into improvement projects and strategic initiatives, but you are finding that you aren’t making much improvement and you are working on the same problems year after year? If so, you mig…

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4 | The Power of Being Over Doing: Lead for Impact Not Just Results 28:53

2y ago28:53

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How can simple phrase can change your perspective on you as a person and as a leader? “Don’t focus on how to DO, but rather on how to BE.” In this episode, I explore this meaningful and powerful quote and the impact it has had on me. It reaffirmed what I know to be true about the essence of leadership and making impact personally and professionally…

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