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John Thacker Jr
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All things Lean and Continuous Improvement with your hosts, John Thacker Jr and Jake Harrell! Join us for insightful conversations with industry leaders, consultants, and others as we explore the world of Lean. Never dry, never dull, and sometimes a bit irreverent. Don't miss an episode! John Thacker Jr. is an MBA and Lean Six Sigma Black belt with decades of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, 3PL, and consulting. Jake Harrell - The Funniest Lean Guy on LinkedIn - is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with extensive experience in manufacturing, logistics, consulting, and humor.

  1. Picture Yourself a Leader with Elisabeth Swan

    05/14/2023

    Picture Yourself a Leader with Elisabeth Swan

    In this episode, Elisabeth Swan joins us to discuss her new book, Picture Yourself a Leader. Elisabeth has been working as a business process improvement consultant and change leader for over 30 years, specializing in process-based organization design, problem solving, Lean Six Sigma and change management for blue chip clients. Her industry experience includes healthcare, hospitality, financial services, insurance, telecommunications, energy and technology. If that sounds like a lot of credibility, wait until you read her book! Picture Yourself a Leader is an excellent example of what self improvement books can be. Pull up a chair, and join us! Buy the book here -->https://www.amazon.com/Picture-Yourself-Leader-Illustrated-Micro-Lessons/dp/B0C1DJ42TR/ https://Elisabethswan.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethswan/ https://www.zoomopex.com

    58 min
  2. Scaling Small and Medium Business CI with Rob Bull

    01/22/2023

    Scaling Small and Medium Business CI with Rob Bull

    Rob Bull of Plexus Consulting joins us from sunny, summer New Zealand! Rob specializes in helping SMEs improve their businesses, and is also a Lego Serious Play instructor. In this episode, we discuss the unique challenges facing SMEs, and some of the things smaller businesses can do to excel. http://www.zoomopex.com/ www.plexusconsulting.co.nz https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-bull-leanthinker/

    55 min
  3. How We Got This Way

    01/08/2023

    How We Got This Way

    It didn't involve a secret lab, vats of mysterious, boiling liquid, nor space aliens. We think. But there were some factors that helped us be successful in our careers, and we want to share that with you! https://www.zoomopex.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-thacker-leansixsigmablackbelt/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeharrellchasingexcellence/

    34 min
  4. AQP Holiday Special 2022 - Leadership Lies!

    12/24/2022

    AQP Holiday Special 2022 - Leadership Lies!

    What better way to celebrate the holidays than to sit back with a tall glass of nog-free eggnog and discuss a stocking full of "leadership" BS being peddled by unscrupulous and unskilled snake-oil-salepeople? Happy holiday's from the AQP team! http://www.zoomopex.com/

    1h 5m
  5. Thinking About Safety! And what to do about it

    11/28/2022

    Thinking About Safety! And what to do about it

    Have you thought about safety lately? Safety is a "safe" buzzword, but how safe is your business, really? In this episode, we invite author, Lean leader, and activist Sean Fields back on the program to talk about some of the ineffective things we have experienced, as well as a few helpful tips on how you can improve safety in your organization. Strap on your seatbelt, and let's go for a ride! http://www.zoomopex.com https://www.beehivefund.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-thacker-leansixsigmablackbelt/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeharrellchasingexcellence/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-fields-21290b45/

    57 min
  6. Why Talent Acquisition Sucks

    09/24/2022

    Why Talent Acquisition Sucks

    Trouble finding and hiring new talent? You're not alone! Don't worry, this isn't a total b*tch-fest...we include some helpful suggestions for pulling yourself out of the rut. Join us as we discuss why planet acquisition sucks - and what you can do about it. Discount code for Person John Thacker Edition Aviators: https://tinyurl.com/yc4hy2yd https://www.zoomopex.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-thacker-leansixsigmablackbelt/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeharrellchasingexcellence/

    46 min
  7. Lean and Love - Learning Self-Awareness with Lean Principles

    09/11/2022

    Lean and Love - Learning Self-Awareness with Lean Principles

    What happens when someone who cares about you tells you how you need to improve by using the language of Lean? Well, in this case, it turns into a book! Join AQP and authors Jennifer Lacy and Jesse Hernandez as we discuss Lean and Love...the uncomfortable art of self-reflection and healing. https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Love-Letters-Relationships-RipplesOfImpact/dp/B0B2TYD58G http://www.zoomopex.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesus-jesse-hernandez-9b912327/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlacy/

    58 min
  8. Crisis Management During a Pandemic

    08/21/2022

    Crisis Management During a Pandemic

    How does one do Lean during a pandemic? CAN one do Lean during a pandemic? Lean champion and guru sensei Nathan Corliss joins us this week to talk about cutting through the crap and getting things done - even when people are literally dying around you. A must listen for anyone working in an unpredictable environment! http://wwwzoomopex.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-corliss-a839836/

    57 min
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All things Lean and Continuous Improvement with your hosts, John Thacker Jr and Jake Harrell! Join us for insightful conversations with industry leaders, consultants, and others as we explore the world of Lean. Never dry, never dull, and sometimes a bit irreverent. Don't miss an episode! John Thacker Jr. is an MBA and Lean Six Sigma Black belt with decades of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, 3PL, and consulting. Jake Harrell - The Funniest Lean Guy on LinkedIn - is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with extensive experience in manufacturing, logistics, consulting, and humor.

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  • Creator
    John Thacker Jr
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Zoom Operational Excellence LLC 2021
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    A Quality Podcast