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Gen Z & The Future of Manufacturing
https://youtu.be/vJPgYhk8oQw What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Shane Daughenbaugh, Andy Olrich, and guest Matthew Rassi discuss the future of manufacturing. They explore the unique characteristics and misconceptions about Gen Z in the workforce. They emphasize...
Leading the Change: Innovation, Culture, and the Lean Leader’s
https://youtu.be/a8MLXqrSfKA What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Catherine McDonald, Shane Daughenbaugh, and guest Daniel Walker discuss the importance of innovation, culture, and leadership in change management. The empathize the significance of middle...
Values In Action
https://youtu.be/CDLJB3lG3uw What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Andy Olrich and guest Hessam Vali discuss the importance of aligning leadership with personal and organizational values. Hessam shares his journey of self-reflection and the impact of a pivotal...
Midwestern Grit Meets Modern Leadership
https://youtu.be/d7d0SFhAV6s What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Shane Daughenbaugh, Andy Olrich, and guest Jason Jackson discuss the concept of the Silicon Prairie and its growing tech innovation. Jason shares his leadership journey, emphasizing the importance...
Leading with Empathy: Lean Transformation in Healthcare
https://youtu.be/3tUxkB54-kc What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Shane Daughenbaugh, and guest Lindsay Shababy discuss the importance of empathy in Lean transformation in healthcare. The emphasize the need to see the world through others' eyes, especially in...
Smarter, Leaner: AI Meets Lean Thinking
https://youtu.be/N_aA6ISnR2k What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Catherine McDonald, Shane Daughenbaugh, and guest Randy Kesterson discuss the integration of AI with Lean thinking on the Lean Solutions Podcast. They emphasize the importance of maintaining human...
Spotlight Episode: Respect for People in Lean Leadership
https://youtu.be/bM9gErqCUN4 What You’ll Learn: In this episode, host Patrick Adams, Shane Daughenbaugh, and guest Scott Gauvin discuss how the principle of "respect for people" goes beyond individual actions to become an organizational-wide practice that fosters...
Standard Work Isn’t About Control—It’s About Empowerment
When people hear the term standard work, their first reaction is often skepticism—“Is this just another way to micromanage?” or “Won’t this kill creativity?” That perception isn’t entirely surprising. At first glance, standard work sounds like a rigid script or a...
Spotlight Episode: “Rethinking Failure”
https://youtu.be/mvJj9FJIJ2g 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...
Why Every Leader Should Know the 8 Wastes & How to Eliminate Them
When we talk about waste culture in the workplace, we’re not just talking about physical scrap or discarded materials. Waste in a business setting often goes unnoticed, hiding in plain sight and quietly draining resources, time, and morale. It’s not just a factory...