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This week's guest is Thomas Bertels. Ron and Thomas discussed how Thomas got into work design, how it relates to lean, and why intrinsic motivation is so critical. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote Thomas likes (1:54) His background (2:52) How he got into work design (4:07) The link between work design and lean (5:34) Approaching work design (9:03) What happens when the culture isn't there (11:19) What intrinsic motivation entails (13:09) When to do work design (17:12) How work design has benefited his personal life (18:42) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 AME Conference - Use Promo Code Gemba15 for 15% off Mojo Diagnostic Purpose Works What Do You Think? How do you use and/or benefit from intrinsic motivation at work?

This week's guest is Wendy Posillico. Ron and Wendy discussed her golf career, her company Live Your June, and the role of ethos and pathos in leadership. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  Wendy's favorite quote (2:20) Her background (3:38) Whether she was good at golf at first (5:40) The defining moment (8:26) About her company Live Your June (11:49) A leadership example (16:48) The role of ethos (18:30) The role of pathos (21:42) Being an intentional leader (24:08) Practical advice from an athlete's perspective (28:32) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 AME Conference - Use Promo Code Gemba15 for 15% off Wendy on Instagram Wendy on LinkedIn Live Your June Website Live Your June on Instagram What Do You Think? What does intentional leadership mean to you?

This week's guest is Ron Pereira. Ron talked about our TPM, or Total Productive Maintenance, content, and then shared a previous episode on TPM by Balaji Chandrasekar. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The improvements our content development team has made this year (0:28) About our TPM courses (1:25) Introduction to TPM (4:57) The Eight TPM Pillars 6:54) The benefits of practicing TPM (7:34) Approaching TPM (9:09) Measuring TPM Effectiveness (10:54) Perspectives for setting TPM goals (13:09) How TPM reduces costs (14:33) The quote Balaji wants to share (17:24) His background (18:35) A high-level overview of TPM (19:31) Some of the challenges he sees people face (21:39) His experience with each of the TPM Pillars (23:11) The challenges unique to TPM (24:42) A brief overview of all eight pillars  (27:21) About OEE, including tracking it (33:09) Measuring TPM maturity (36:53) Balaji's parting thoughts (39:41

This week's guest is Calvin Williams. Ron and Calvin discussed his company Impruver, scientific thinking, and what it means to be a scientific leader. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote Calvin wanted to share (2:32) His background and what he's up to (4:04) What "Impruver" means (7:02) About scientific leadership (8:47) What a scientific leader does (14:55) Becoming better at scientific thinking (19:40) The myths that keep leaders from improving (24:44) Bringing focus in times of uncertainty (29:04) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 AME Conference - Use Promo Code Gemba15 for 15% off GA 318 | Structuring Your Continuous Improvement Efforts with Calvin Williams Calvin on LinkedIn Impruver.com Scientific Leadership Webinar What Do You Think? What does scientific leadership mean to you?

This week's guest is Martina Kuhlmeyer. Ron and Martina talked about the true definition of culture, what it means to build lean into your company culture, and how to tell when things go awry. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  Martina's favorite quote (2:08) Her background and what she's up to these days (2:48) Her take on lean culture (4:07) What "culture" means to Martina (6:05) How your identity plays into organizational culture (8:06) Building lean into the culture (11:31) Spotting when things aren't right (17:09) How strategic alignment can help (21:02) About Martina's company (22:56) Advice for those just getting started with lean (25:28) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 AME Conference - Use Promo Code Gemba15 for 15% off Power Up Your Team Martina on LinkedIn What Do You Think? How else can you build lean into your company culture?

This week's guest is Dereck Williams. Ron and Dereck discussed Quality Management Systems, what they entail, and how to ensure your efforts are successful and sustainable. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote Dereck likes (1:26) His background and what he's up to these days (2:31) About Quality Management Systems (5:30) The role lean plays in a QMS (7:04) Ensuring QMS doesn't become superficial (10:32) Some of the challenges that come with the certifications (14:08) The companies who don't get it (18:57) The difference in approach depending on the size of your company (20:34) Advice on getting started (22:22) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 AME Conference - Use Promo Code Gemba15 for 15% off Gamma Group What Do You Think? What has your experience been with Quality Management Systems?

This week's guest is Bhavana Bartholf. Bhavana is the Global Head of Digital & Sales Strategy at Microsoft and a keynote speaker at this year's AME International Conference. Ron and Bhavana discussed empathy, culture, trust, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote Bhavana likes (2:45) The upcoming AME conference (4:03) Bhavana's background (4:38) The importance of empathetic leadership (6:53) Practicing empathy in tough situations (8:49) Some of the lessons she learned from her grandfather (10:50) What culture means to her (15:03) When someone breaks your trust (17:52) How she handles bad days (22:22) The advice she'd give her younger self (26:49) Her final words of wisdom (29:03) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 AME Conference - Use Promo Code Gemba15 for 15% off Bhavana on LinkedIn Bhavana on Instagram Bhavana's New Ted Talk What Do You Think? How do you handle

This week's guest is Michael Lamach. A keynote presenter at this year's AME International Conference, Ron and Michael talked about everything from his time at Trane Technologies, to promoting engagement, cycle time, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote Michael likes (3:10) Michael's background (5:08) His time at Trane Technologies (9:49) How value gets created (13:35) Promoting engagement (15:04) Introducing lean to "the customer" (22:09) Cycle time compression as a competitive advantage (24:01) What Michael is proud of (30:06) His advice for those getting started (33:14) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 AME Conference - Use Promo Code Gemba15 for 15% off What Do You Think? How does value get created, from your perspective?

This week's guest is Colin Baird. Ron and Colin discussed the role of discovery and the importance of being appreciated. Colin also shared how his relationship with his father shaped the way he views continuous improvement. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote that inspires Colin (1:36) Colin's background (2:25) Colin's relationship with his father (6:13) The power of the "discovery side" of continuous improvement (13:28) MacArthur's role (14:36) Deming's role (19:15) Ron's lessons from homeschooling (32:14) An example of being appreciated (40:27) Final words of wisdom (43:44) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Shop Class as Soulcraft What Do You Think? How do you practice "discovery" in lean?

This week's guest is Ryan McCall. Ron and Ryan explored the Hierarchy of Action, and what it means to "Start with Why." Ryan also shared some advice for what to do when your "Why?" isn't embraced by those around you. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  Ryan's background (1:50) The quote Ryan likes (2:44) About the Hierarchy of Action (3:15) How he developed his (4:45) Getting to the why (10:09) What to do when your "Why?" isn't accepted (11:44) An example (16:31) How Ryan uses this approach in his personal life (20:35) The "secret" to Think and Grow Rich (22:35) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Ryan on LinkedIn The Hierarchy of Action Blog Post Think and Grow Rich What Do You Think? What is your "Why?"