Book Study Question and Answer with Xylem Inc.

Book Study Question and Answer with Xylem Inc.

This episode is a recording of a conversation I had with a global team about my best selling book, “Avoiding the Continuous Appearance Trap.”  A team from Xylem Inc. spent the past few months studying the questions in the book and discussing their answers...
The Toyota Way with Dr. Jeff Liker – Throwback

The Toyota Way with Dr. Jeff Liker – Throwback

This is a “Throwback” to one year ago when I interviewed Dr. Jeff Liker about The Toyota Way 2nd Edition.  This episode is in the top 5 of most listened to episodes since we launched this podcast. What You’ll Learn This Episode: We discuss his newly...
Lean Leadership and Lean Culture with Rick Foreman

Lean Leadership and Lean Culture with Rick Foreman

In this episode, Rick Foreman and I discuss Rick’s Lean Leadership journey to include his learnings as the V.P. of Lean Development for Federal Heath. Rick truly exemplifies the qualities of a servant leader and has been successful in his many roles throughout...
Standardized Work for Leaders – Is That a Thing?

Standardized Work for Leaders – Is That a Thing?

 In this episode, Deb Coviello and I discuss Leader Standard Work and how best leverage this tool as an Executive Leader: even the creative & innovative process needs Leader Standard work; not to thwart the creative process but to ensure you have enough time for...