People + Innovation: A Pre-Summit Series

People + Innovation: A Pre-Summit Series

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode, Patrick Adams is joined by Brett Lesiewicz, Judd VanBergen, and Phil Ranck for a preview of their sessions at the 2026 Lean Solutions Summit. Together, they explore how stronger relationships, proactive...
Lead With Your Eyes

Lead With Your Eyes

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode, Andy Olrich and Catherine McDonald sit down with Andrew Kettner to discuss why one of the most overlooked leadership skills, eye contact, can have a profound impact on trust, communication, and continuous...
People + Innovation: A Pre-Summit Series

People + Innovation: A Pre-Summit Series

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode, Patrick Adams sits down with John Dyer to explore the thinking behind the Lean Excellence World Championship and why it has become one of the most engaging learning experiences at the Lean Solutions...
Leading with MORE

Leading with MORE

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode of the Lean Solutions Podcast, Catherine McDonald sits down with Kathy Miller to explore why successful transformations are driven by people, not just processes. You’ll learn how trust, meaningful work,...
SIPOC: Start Improvement Right

SIPOC: Start Improvement Right

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What You’ll Learn in This Episode: In this episode, Catherine McDonald and Shayne Daughenbaugh welcome Michael Parent to discuss SIPOC, one of the most effective tools for understanding and improving business processes. Michael...