In this podcast episode, host Mark Dejong engages in a conversation with Billy Taylor, a renowned business executive and leadership expert. Billy, the CEO of LinkedXL (Excellence), shares key insights on building a sustainable operating system that drives results and inspires people-driven excellence. They discuss the importance of inclusiveness, psychological safety, and individual ownership in fostering a culture of success. With 30 years of experience at Goodyear Tires, Billy's transformative leadership led to a remarkable financial turnaround. Tune in to discover practical strategies for d ..read more

Our guest, Peter Armstrong, coined the term Lean Publishing - publishing an in-progress book using lightweight tools and many iterations to get reader feedback. Peter shares best practices for early publishing, emphasizing the benefits of starting small for more feedback and better content. We discuss the importance of public feedback for building a marketing funnel and creating awareness, as well as the use of lightweight tools to make publishing easier. Tune in for valuable insights on writing and publishing content! https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPod ..read more

Tune in to an insightful podcast conversation with Saif Arshad, a Lean Management expert with 13+ years of experience, as he discusses the significance of lean processes. Explore how recognizing patterns, understanding different parts of the business, and having a lean community of practice can help you achieve success. Discover why regular practice of lean methods, celebrating success, and having torchbearers are essential to optimize teams and products, lead business transformations, and apply technology effectively. Join in to gain valuable skillsets for your business and personal growth. h ..read more

In this episode, Mark Hamel, Principal at Talcott Ridge Consulting, has been instrumental in implementing lean practices across diverse industries. In this podcast episode, Mark stresses the significance of coaching individuals based on their job responsibilities, identifying organizational problems, and utilizing the four Ps of daily management. He also emphasizes the importance of leader involvement, daily activities like kaizens and problem-solving to achieve the desired future state. As an award-winning author, blogger, and speaker, Mark's insights are a valuable resource for those seeking ..read more

In this episode, Jason Azevedo is the Chief Strategy Officer at MRCA, a private equity firm that buys and connects legacy manufacturing companies in the United States, who has had his heart in business development since a young age, starting a very successful apparel company that grew from humble garage beginnings to annual gross billings of over a million dollars at the age of 15 discusses his journey from the start and shares his learning. https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com ..read more

In this episode, Tom Hughes, Partner in Lean at Lumen Electronics, Cofounder of GembaDocs and 3rd Digital, and Author, discusses what lean is and how to create a lean culture. He offered tales to help us understand how and why we can apply Lean concepts in practical ways to improve project outcomes. https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Tom Hughes https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hughes-722256 ..read more

In this episode, Brant Cooper, the New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Entrepreneur and the Founder of Moves the Needle, who works as a trusted adviser to startups and major companies throughout the world, discusses disruptive innovation, startup, leadership, digital transformation, and other topics. https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest: Brant Cooper https://www.linkedin.com/in/bran ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Mrinalini Garv, America's career coach for South Asian professional women, bestselling author, leadership coach, and business professor at world-renowned institutions, discusses her career and learning from the ground up. She discusses her opinions on leadership and her fascination in how people are impacted and influenced by leaders. https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect-podcast/ Insta: @theleaneffectpodcast Twitter @EffectLean Guest ..read more

In this episode, Keith Ingels, Raymond Lean Management manager of solutions with over twenty years of experience in the Toyota Material Handling network, covered supply chain difficulties, customer experience, continuous improvement, and so on. We spoke about how we can apply the methodology of continuous improvement to any service-based organization, from retail and hospitality to accounting and marketing businesses. https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheLeanEffectPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/272448766629082/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-effect ..read more

In this episode, Sean Sheppard, Managing Partner of U.plus and co-founder of GrowthX and GrowthX Academy, discusses topics such as intrapreneurship, digital innovation, and business leadership. He talked about how he bridges the gap between ideas and revenue.  Sean shares his entrepreneurial journey and how his accelerator program is innovative and effective. Sean’s favorite book is “Good to Great by Jim Collins “, have you read it? Check out all our guests book top book recommendations here” and let us know your favorite.   https://theleaneffectpodcast.com/ https://www.fac ..read more