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Ron Pereira: Lean Thinker & Co-Founder of Gemba Academy

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  1. 11 HR AGO

    GA 600 | Reflecting on Six Hundred Episodes with Ron Pereira

    This week we're celebrating our 600th episode. Our Director of Studios Greg Nickell asked Ron about the company's growth over the years, the challenges we've faced, what we hope the next generation will take away from our videos, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  Ron's favorite quote (1:07) His background (1:32) How Gemba Academy began (3:24) The role of timing in Gemba Academy's success (7:30) Some of our early challenges (10:20) What our library looks like now (12:45) Our focus on helping people solve problems (14:36) An anecdocte about a particularly powerful transformation (16:30) Whether or not Ron practices continuous improvement at home (18:39) The famous dishwasher video (20:11) What Ron hopes the next generation will take from Gemba Academy (21:30) What Ron would tell his younger self (22:47) About the power of showing up (23:43) Ron's words of wisdom (24:55) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? Do you have a favorite episode or moment from the first 600 episodes of the podcast?

    26 min

  2. 25 SEPT

    GA 599 | Coaching Different Personalities with Melissa Sherman

    This week's guest is Melissa Sherman. Ron and Melissa discussed misconceptions about continuous improvement, navigating different personalities, the role coaching plays in change management, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote that inspires Melissa (2:25) Her background (3:13) A misconception about continuous improvement (5:35) Lean being done "to" people (7:27) The role of communication (8:32) An anecdote about change management (11:58) How Melissa coaches different personalities (15:40) Dealing with "CAVE" people (17:01) The role of coaching in continuous improvement and change management (24:53) Melissa's take on AI (27:52) Her final words of wisdom (29:17) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Melissa on LinkedIn Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? How do you deal with different personalities?

    31 min

  3. 18 SEPT

    GA 598 | Making Lean Work with Darren Walsh

    This week's guest is Darren Walsh. Ron and Darren discussed some of the pitfalls he's seen in continuous improvement, the corresponding countermeasures, his book, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote Darren likes (1:59) His background (2:48) Why he wrote his book (4:34) Some of the pitfalls he's seen and some countermeasures (6:01) Where to start (10:18) How Darren applies these principles (16:13) What "good" looks like to Darren (19:09) What to be mindful of (23:41) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Making Lean Work Darren on LinkedIn Darren's Website Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? What does success in lean look like to you?

    31 min

  4. 11 SEPT

    GA 597 | Practicing Empathy and Empathetic Listening with Robin Hills

    This week's guest is Robin Hills. Robin and Ron discussed emotional intelligence, unconscious bias, the importance of empathy and active listening, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  Robin's quote (2:55) How Robin defines emotional intelligence (4:43) How it plays into righteous anger (7:03) Avoiding manipulative behavior (9:38) Robin's thoughts on unconscious bias (10:42) Practicing empathy (13:42) The importance of pausing after listening (14:50) How Robin practices this (17:38) The future of emotional intelligence (20:03) Robin's final words of wisdom (23:31) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 GA 554 | Leveraging Emotional Intelligence Robin on LinkedIn Robin's Website Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? How do you practice empathy at work?

    26 min

  5. 4 SEPT

    GA 596 | Taking Stock of Your Leadership with Grace Gavin

    This week's guest is Grace Gavin. Ron and Grace discussed honesty in the workplace, how company hierarchies play a role, the importance of accountability, taking stock of your leadership, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  Grace's favorite quote (2:42) The role of honesty in the workplace (3:31) How the structure of the company factors in (6:14) Developing a culture of authentic open communication (9:22) The primal reasons behind fear and anxiety (11:46) Barriers that can get in the way (16:46) How to communicate more effectively (19:02) The importance of accountability (21:17) Grace's advice for personal career growth (25:19) Taking stock of your leadership (28:16) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Grace on LinkedIn GA 551 | Knowing Honesty and Listening to Understand  Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? How do you take stock of your leadership?

    31 min

  6. 28 AUG

    GA 595 | Dynamic Work Design with Don Kieffer

    This week's guest is Don Kieffer. Ron and Don discussed the concept of dynamic work design, their individual takes on AI, Don's book, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  Don's quotes (2:13) His background (5:23) Why Don wrote his book (9:35) What a dynamic work design is (13:46) Don's process (16:34) Some example situations (18:45) What has surprised Don (22:10) Don's take on AI (24:59) Achieving the right balance using dynamic work design (30:02) How it compares to TWI (32:46) Don's final words of wisdom (34:22) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 There's Got to Be a Better Way The Most Underrated Skill in Management Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? Have you used dynamic work design before?

    38 min

  7. 21 AUG

    GA 594 | Common Failures in Modern Leadership with William C. Davis

    This week's guest is William C. Davis. Ron and William discussed some defining moments in William's impressive career, what leaders are doing wrong nowadays, dealing with tricky and uncomfortable situations, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quotes William likes (2:24) His background (3:25) Some of the common failures of modern leadership (8:51) William's take on the status quo (13:32) The most common failures in leadership (15:31) His outlook on the future (19:40) Some practical solutions (20:46) Dealing with difficult situations (25:52) His final words of wisdom (30:22) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 William's Website Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? What are some other issues you've noticed in leadership today?

    32 min

  8. 14 AUG

    GA 593 | The Importance of Simplification with Dr. Lucas Chesla and Kirk Nicholas

    This week's guests are Dr. Lucas Chesla and Kirk Nicholas. Luke and Kirk shared how continuous improvement is used in the military, the book they wrote together, their thoughts on AI, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quotes Luke and Kirk like (3:55) Kirk's background (5:16) Luke's background (10:04) The inspiration for the book (14:34) About their enterprise model (21:35) All about the five pillars (26:41) Their thoughts on ChatGPT (30:49) How they respond to pressures for results (35:29) How they met (42:55) Luke and Kirk's final words of wisdom (43:57) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Luke on LinkedIn Kirk on LinkedIn Value Added 616 Revolutionize Work on Amazon Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? Which of the five pillars resonates with you the most?

    47 min
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