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Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and Beyond
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations features thoughtful, in-depth discussions with leaders, authors, executives, and practitioners who are applying Lean thinking in the real world.
Hosted by Mark Graban—author of Lean Hospitals, Measures of Success, and The Mistakes That Make Us—the podcast explores Lean as a management system, a leadership philosophy, and a people-centered approach to continuous improvement.
Episodes span healthcare, manufacturing, startups…
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Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondPreview of the Future of People at Work Symposium
In this live stream episode, host Mark Graban introduces a panel of experts discussing the upcoming Future of People at Work Symposium. The event is…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondTim Hobbs: AME Keynote Speaker and Passionate Problem Solver
My guest for Episode #506 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Tim Hobbs, the founder and president of Hobbs Technical Consulting. He is an author and an…
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My New Mistake-Proofing Course for TKMG Academy: Available Now!
This is cross-posted from my Lean Blog Audio podcast series. Episode page with links and more info I'm very happy to announce the release of my new…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondLean from the CEO’s Perspective: Art Byrne on Lean Turnarounds
My guest for Episode #505 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Art Byrne, who was a guest back in Episode 158 about 12 years ago — we discussed his book The…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondJapan Study Trips: A Voyage of Leadership Discovery with Katie Anderson
My guest for Episode #504 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Katie Anderson, author of the book Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn. Episode page with…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondLean Coaching for Lean Coaches: Sam Morgan Helps Mark Graban
My guest for Episode #503 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Sam Morgan of Illuminate Coaching + Consulting. He was previously a guest in Episode #457…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondLean from a General Manager and Executive Perspective: DeWayne Allen
My guest for Episode #502 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is DeWayne Allen, an executive, speaker, and workshop facilitator. Episode page with video…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondMarcia Daszko on Dr. W. Edwards Deming; Her Book, "Pivot Disrupt Transform"
Episode page My guest for Episode #501 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Marcia Daszko, a speaker, workshop facilitator, and consultant. For more than 25…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and Beyond500 Episodes and Growing: The History and Evolution of the Lean Blog Podcast
Episode page with transcript and more My guest for Episode #500 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is me, your usual host Mark Graban. Today, I'm mixing up…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondJim Womack on Lean’s Evolution, Boeing’s Failures, and the Future of Management
My guest for Episode #499 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is James P. Womack. Jim really needs no introduction for this audience, he's the founder of the…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondThe Toyota Way: Responding to, Preventing and Learning from Mistakes with Jeff Liker
My guest for Episode #498 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jeffrey K. Liker. Jeff is Professor Emeritus from the University of Michigan, President of…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondImproving MRI Safety for Patients and Staff: Tobias Gilk
My guest for Episode #497 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Tobias Gilk, the founder of Gilk Radiology Consulting (GRC). He is an architect by training…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondLearning and Leading Lean as the CEO: Randy Carr, CEO of World Emblem
My guest for Episode #496 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Randy Carr, the CEO of South Florida-based World Emblem – one of the largest embroidery…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondHabits, Continuous Improvement, and the Latest at KaiNexus: Greg Jacobson
My guest for this bonus episode of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Gregory H. Jacobson, M.D., a co-founder and the CEO of KaiNexus. Episode show page with…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondLean Management Meets Tech: Theodo Group’s Success Story with Catherine Chabiron & Fabrice Bernhard
My guests for Episode #495 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast are Catherine Chabiron and Fabrice Bernhard, who are discussing her new book Learning to Scale…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondContinuous Improvement and the Need to Improve LESS - Lean Insights from Chad Bareither
Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #494 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Chad Bareither, the founder and principal…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondWiring the Winning Organization: Authors Steven J. Spear & Gene Kim
Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guests for Episode #493 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast are Gene Kim and Steve Spear, co-authors of the…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondNick Katko on the Role of the Lean CFO, Lean Accounting, and More
Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #492 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Nick Katko, previously here in Episode 428 in…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondFrom Biologist to Black Belt: Sarah Tilkens’ Lean Journey
Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #491 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Sarah Tilkens, an experienced Lean Leader with a…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondRedefining Excellence: Quint Studer’s Vision for Modern Healthcare, Learning From Mistakes, and More
Episode page with links, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #490 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Quint Studer, the co-founder of HealthCare Plus…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondWard Vuillemot on the Celebration of Errors and Lean from Aerospace to Tech Companies
This episode will be available to paid Apple Podcasts subscribers only until November 1st, when it will become available to the public. Ward is a seasoned…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondD. Lynn Kelley on her Book ”Change Questions,” Lean and Deming
Episode page with video and more Our guest today is D. Lynn Kelley! She is author, with John Shook (who has been a guest here many times), of the new book…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondEmbracing the Lean Mindset in GE Aerospace: A Conversation With Two Leaders
Episode page with transcript and more: https://leanblog.org/487 In today’s episode, we’re joined by two Lean leaders from GE Aerospace: Sam Ruehle, Lean…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondMike Kaeding, CEO of Norhart, on Revolutionizing the Housing Industry with Lean
Episode page with transcript, links, and more: https://leanblog.org/486 My guest for Episode #486 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mike Kaeding, the CEO…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondErica Lee Garcia on Navigating Change, Suggestion Programs, and More
Episode page with transcript and more Erica Lee Garcia is an entrepreneur, engineer and leader who has managed to create a positive impact in the engineering…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondGE’s Lean Mindset Event: Leadership, Learning, and Sustaining Change
Episode page with transcript and more Featuring James P. (Jim) Womack, Katie Anderson, Jamie V Parker, and Mark Graban. There's more to come from me, Katie…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondKeith Ingels on Developing Your People and Making Lean / TPS Your Own
Episode page with transcript and more My guest for Episode #484 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Keith Ingels, who previously joined us in Episode 390…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondAmanda Zimmerman & Dominic Stokes Discuss ”Squishy Lean”
Episode page with transcript and more For episode 483, we are joined today by Amanda Zimmerman + Dominic Stokes, two Lean Six Sigma professionals who co-host a…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondAudiobook Sample: ”The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation”
Hey audiobook fans! The audiobook version of my book is available now! It's just over five hours long, professionally produced, and read by me. It's available…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and Beyond”Kata Girl Geek” Gemma Jones on Lean, Improvement, and Mental Health
Episode page with video, transcript, and more CONTENT WARNING: Today's episode includes discussions about a death by suicide and mental health issues. Help is…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondGeorge Saiz on ”We Started With Respect” and His Career Focused on Improvement
Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #481 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is George Saiz. As a coach, writer, and speaker…
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Trailer - Lean Blog Interviews
Visit our website at www.leancast.org. Lean Blog Interviews is hosted and produced by Mark Graban.
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondPaul Critchley Interviews Mark Graban About “The Mistakes That Make Us”
Episode page with transcript, video, and more For Episode #480 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast turns the tables, as regular host Mark Graban is interviewed…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondArnout Orelio on Lean Thinking in Healthcare: The Netherlands and Beyond
Episode page with video, transcript, and more Joining us for Episode #479 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Arnout Orelio, a returning guest (from Episode…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondShaunté Kinch on Solving Big Problems in Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Beyond
Episode page with video, transcript, and more Joining us for Episode #478 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Shaunté Kinch. In 2022, Shaunté founded Empact…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondZeynep Ton on The Case for Good Jobs and Building Better Work Systems
Episode page with video, transcript, and more Joining us for Episode #477 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Zeynep Ton. She is a professor of the practice…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondKen Pilone on Transferring TPS & Lean to Areas Outside of Manufacturing, Including Policing and Healthcare
Episode page with transcript and more Joining us for Episode #476 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Ken Pilone, who has more than 30 years experience in…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondJoshua Kerievsky on the Joy of Agility -- It’s Not Just for Software Companies
CEO of Industrial Logic, author of Joy of Agility Episode page with video, links, transcript and more Joining us for Episode #475 of the Lean Blog Interviews…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondNorbert Majerus on Lean-Driven Innovation; From a Farm in Luxembourg to Factories and a Shingo Award
Episode page with video, transcript, and more Joining us for Episode #474 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Norbert Majerus. He has his own firm now but…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and BeyondIN MEMORIAM - Ritsuo Shingo, Former Toyota Executive and Lean Teacher
Blog post about Mr. Shingo's passing Today, we mourn and remember Ritsuo Shingo, who recently passed away at age 75. I am re-releasing episode 409 with him…
Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and Beyond’Picture Yourself a Leader’ - Interview with Elisabeth Swan on Her New Book
Author, podcaster, and consultant Episode page Joining us for Episode #473 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Elisabeth Swan, author of the new book…
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Mit Vyas: Insights on Learning from Toyota, Entrepreneurial Success, and Mindfulness Practices
Managing Director of Gemba Automation Episode page with video, transcript and more Joining us for Episode #472 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mit Vyas…
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Discovering the Benefits of Data-Driven DEI: An Interview with Dr. Randal Pinkett on his New Book
Co-founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners Episode page with links and more Joining us for Episode #471 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Dr. Randal…
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CEO Gary Michel on Lean for the Enterprise and the Need to Decomplify Work
Episode page with video, transcript and more Joining us for Episode #470 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Gary Michel. He was Chairman and CEO of…
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My Many Mistakes Related to Today’s Lean Podcast Episodes – Yup, Plural
I'm sorry for mistakenly releasing two episodes on the same day... now three. Blog post related to this bonus episode
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What a Unicorn Knows: Authors Matt May & Pablo Dominguez Discuss Their New Book on Entrepreneurship
New book, available now! For links, video, transcript, and more visit the episode page Joining us for Episode #469 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast are Matt…
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Jody Crane, MD: Lean in Emergency Medicine and Hospitals; 3 Big Issues Causing Tough Times in Healthcare
Chief Medical Officer of TeamHealth Episode page with video, transcript, and more Joining us for Episode #468 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jody…
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Unlocking the Power of Kata: Tracy Defoe on Adult Learning, Coaching, and Asking Questions
Coach at www.TheLearningFactor.ca Joining us for Episode #467 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Tracy Defoe. She is an adult education consultant and…
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Billy Taylor Discusses His New Book, ”The Winning Link”
Episode page with video, transcript and more My guest for Episode #466 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is a returning guest, Billy Taylor. Since his last…
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Tom Peters on Extreme Humanism, Leadership, and Excellence
Episode page with transcript, video, and more My guest for Episode #465 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is the legendary (my word, not his) author…
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Lean Leadership at GE: Katie Anderson on Larry Culp’s AME Keynote
Katie Anderson, her 6th appearance Episode page with video, photos, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #464 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Katie…
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Jim Benson on The Collaboration Equation, His New Book
Episode page with transcript, video, and more My guest for Episode #463 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jim Benson, the CEO of Modus Cooperandi, and…
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Professor John Grout, a Deep Dive on Mistake Proofing and Lean
Expert on mistakes and mistake proofing, professor and former business school dean Episode page with video, transcript, and more: https://leanblog.org/462 My…
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Gauthier Duval on Kaizen Events, Organizational Development, and ”Veryable” Labor
Video, transcript, and more: https://leanblog.org/461 My guest for Episode #461 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Gauthier Duval, the Director of the Lean…
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Philip Holt on Leading and Living Lean, With Simplicity
Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #460 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Philip Holt. He is currently Senior Vice…
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Gerald Harris on Lean Leadership Lessons From Automotive Manufacturing, Consulting, and Healthcare
VP of Advisory Services, Value Capture Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #459 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is my…
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Damon Baker on Lean, Private Equity, and the Ownership Works Initiative
Partner with Coltala Holdings Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #458 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Damon Baker. He…
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Sam Morgan on Being a ”Confident Learner” and a ”Light” for Others in Continuous Improvement
Kata geek and coach Episode page with video, transcript, and more Joining me for Episode #457 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Sam Morgan. Sam is a…
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Jake Stiles on Lean Executives, the Recruiting Landscape, and a Coming ”Compensation Correction”
CEO of Stiles Associates Episode page with video, transcript, and more Joining me for Episode #456 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jake Stiles, CEO of…
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Ken Pilone on Lean Leadership, Toyota, and Lean Leadership on a Napkin
Former Toyota employee and author Episode page with transcript and more My guest for Episode #455 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Ken Pilone. He is the…