This week’s guest is Chad Bareither. Ron and Chad discussed lean transformations, the role leaders play in them, creating a sense of ownership, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn:  The quote Chad likes (2:44) Chad’s background (7:15) The post GA 556What a Successful Lean Transformation Looks Like with Chad Bareither appeared first on Gemba Academy ..read more

To help others enhance their skills and improve their knowledge, we can build on the practices of successful organizations while recognizing the importance of Lean principles in creating a productive, satisfying work environment. Lean principles offer employees not only tools for workplace efficiency but also techniques that can positively impact The post Building Loyalty and Empowering Growth: How Lean Principles and Genuine Mentorship Drive Employee Retention appeared first on Gemba Academy ..read more

This week’s guest is José Ferro. Ron and José discussed daily management, what it is, what the main obstacles involved are, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn:  The quote José likes (3:39) His background (5:28) About his The post GA 555The Key to Successful Daily Management with José Ferro appeared first on Gemba Academy ..read more

Life is full of highs and lows, peaks and valleys, victories and struggles. St. Ignatius of Loyola, a 16th-century saint and founder of the Jesuits, deeply understood this rhythm of life. His teachings on consolation and desolation—two spiritual states every person experiences—offer deep insights into personal faith journeys and, I The post Consolation and Desolation: Lessons from St. Ignatius for Business Leaders appeared first on Gemba Academy ..read more

This week’s guest is Robin Hills. Ron and Robin discussed the importance of Emotional Intelligence, how it involves more than just our brains, assessing our own Emotional Intelligence, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn:  A quote Robin The post GA 554Leveraging Emotional Intelligence with Robin Hills appeared first on Gemba Academy ..read more

This week’s guest is Annette Johnston. Ron and Annette discussed project management, the role project managers play in decision making, what habits a good project manager should have, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn:  The quote Annette The post GA 553The Art of Project Management with Annette Johnston appeared first on Gemba Academy ..read more

This week’s guest is Bill Krolicki. Ron and Bill discussed data analytics, automation, the PDCA cycle, knowing if you’re winning or losing, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn:  The quote Bill likes (3:25) His background (3:44) What The post GA 552Identifying the Real Problems with Bill Krolicki appeared first on Gemba Academy ..read more

This week’s guest is Grace Gavin. Ron and Grace discussed the importance of open and honest communication, what it means to truly listen, the obstacles that get in our way, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn:  The The post GA 551Knowing Honesty and Listening to Understand with Grace Gavin appeared first on Gemba Academy ..read more

This week’s guest is Garrett Delph. Ron and Garrett discussed Garrett’s company Clarity Ops, his take on continuous improvement, what it means to be emotionally neutral, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn:  Garrett’s favorite quote (3:53) His The post GA 550Assessing and Improving an Organization’s Culture with Garrett Delph appeared first on Gemba Academy ..read more

Working with youth who have been volunteers for a non-profit organization for several years, I’ve observed the challenges they face in their personal and professional development. Many struggle with organization, staying focused, and overcoming obstacles. Through my experiences, I’ve learned that helping them address these struggles can unlock their potential The post Creating Future Leaders: Essential Tools for Youth Organization and Growth appeared first on Gemba Academy ..read more