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Rethinking Failure
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Patrick Adams and Catherine McDonald as they discuss the importance of reframing failure as a learning opportunity rather than a negative event. About the Hosts: Catherine McDonald is a Lean and Leadership Coach. Her work...
Embracing Failure: The Key to Growth and Innovation
Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, is famously quoted as saying: “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed...
Season 4 -LinkedIn LIVE
What You’ll Learn: Join the Lean Solutions host in this live podcast as they discuss the relevance of Lean in 2025, highlighting its continued importance despite rapid technological advancements. About the Hosts: Andy Olrich brings over 25 years of...
People First: The Soft Skills Advantage
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, hosts Patrick Adams and Andy Olrich discuss the importance of soft skills in leadership, emphasizing empathy, communication, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. About the Guest: Andy Olrich brings over 25 years of expertise in...
Is Lean Still Relevant?
As we step into a world driven by technological advancements and shifting global priorities, one question looms large for organizations: Is Lean still relevant? For decades, Lean has been the backbone of continuous improvement, optimizing processes, reducing waste,...
Connections Between Habit Science and Continuous Improvement
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Patrick Adams, Shayne Daughenbaugh, Catherine McDonald, and Andy Olrich, dive into the year’s most watched and liked episodes, reflecting on the impactful conversations and memorable moments that resonated with their...
Leadership Lessons from a Snowmobile Adventure in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Recently, I joined a group of friends for a snowmobile trip through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, an area known for its breathtaking landscapes and winding trails. The scenery was stunning—pristine snow, crisp air, and miles of trails winding through the wilderness. It...
Connections Between Habit Science and Continuous Improvement
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Patrick Adams and guest Greg Jacobson, CEO of KaiNexus, discuss the importance of habit science in leadership and continuous improvement. Greg emphasizes the role of identity, habit loops, and the basal ganglia in...
5 Mistakes I Made After Being Promoted
Stepping into a mid-management role for the first time is a career milestone. I had just been promoted to a mid-management position. For me, it was a mix of excitement and pressure. I had supervised frontline employees in a...
Activate Your Organization: Developing New Leaders and Managers That WIN
What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Patrick Adams, Catherine McDonald, and guest Craig Coyle discuss the relevance of lean and continuous improvement for future leaders. Coyle emphasizes the importance of leadership development, noting that 70% of...