Bedste Continuous Learning-podcasts (2026)

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63| Close the Sustainability Execution Gap: How Leaders Turn Intent into Action [with Rose Heathcote] 39:41

1d ago39:41

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When you hear the word sustainability, what comes to mind first? If it’s recycling, you’re not alone. But sustainability is far bigger—and more complex—than end-point solutions that address the symptoms of deeper problems. As this episode reveals, sustainability efforts—like many major transformations, including lean—don’t stall because leaders don…

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62| Remove the Muda to Reveal the Buddha: Turning Life’s Weight from Waste Into Wisdom 18:43

17d ago18:43

18:43

What if the very thing weighing on you right now is the key to your next level of growth? Many of us carry more than we realize: unfinished goals, unmet expectations, family pressures, and the constant mental load of what still needs to be done. In this episode of Chain of Learning, I share a grounding teaching from a Zen priest in Japan after a Za…

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61| Reflections from the Japan Leadership Experience: Live from Tokyo [with Nick Kemp] (BONUS) 45:57

23d ago45:57

45:57

Apply for my Japan Leadership Experience! The May 2026 cohort is officially SOLD OUT and I'm now accepting applications for the November 2026 cohort. Secure your spot now and take advantage of the early registration discount. Have you ever stepped outside your routine and suddenly seen your work—or yourself—with fresh clarity? Sometimes the most me…

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60| Bounce Back From a Faceplant: How to Flip the Script on Failure [with Melisa Buie and Keeley Hurley] 40:51

30d ago40:51

40:51

We all know that moment where something falls apart. A project slips. A conversation goes sideways. The promotion doesn’t happen. We call it “failure,” but it’s often not the mistake itself that stops us. It’s the fear, the funk, and the uncertainty that follow. And those emotions can hold us back far more than the faceplant ever did. In this episo…

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59| Get Better at Getting Better: Leveraging AI to Elevate Human Learning [with Nathen Harvey] 48:22

1M ago48:22

48:22

AI is everywhere. And its use and capabilities are accelerating every day. But is AI actually helping us get better at getting better? Or is it just amplifying the friction, bottlenecks, and complexity that already exists in our workflows and processes? In this episode, Nathen Harvey, leader of the DORA Research team at Google, explores how AI is r…

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58| People First: Why Leaders Get It Backwards with Lean and Operational Excellence 19:18

2M ago19:18

19:18

Apply for the May 2026 Japan Leadership Experience—https://kbjanderson.com/japantrip/ Where is your primary focus as a leader, change practitioner, or organization? Getting business results? Improving processes? Or developing people? What if the real key to lasting business success isn’t found in metrics or milestones—but in how you create a cultur…

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57| How GE CEO Larry Culp Leads with Lean to Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement (BONUS) 39:37

2M ago39:37

39:37

What does it really take to become lean—not just do lean? This is the secret to transformational lean leadership that Larry Culp, CEO of GE and GE Aerospace shared with me on stage three years ago. In this special bonus episode, I want to share his insights and wisdom about leadership and lean culture with you. This bonus episode marks two mileston…

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56| Slow Down to Speed Up: The Power of the Pause to Accelerate Continuous Learning 23:25

2M ago23:25

23:25

How often do you find yourself racing from meeting to meeting, rushing through tasks, or filling every silence with your own voice? In our doing-oriented culture, pausing feels uncomfortable—even counterproductive. Yet left unchecked, our instinct for action and answers can limit learning, development, and innovation. In this episode, I explore the…

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55| Adopt the Mentor Mindset: How to Motivate, Guide, and Develop the Next Generation [with David Yeager] 52:23

3M ago52:23

52:23

Enter to Win a Copy of David Yeager's book "10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People" - Register to win before October 24th at 11:45pm Pacific: http://chainoflearning.com/55 How do you motivate, coach, or lead someone younger—without sounding critical, nagging, or controlling? We’ve all heard the stereotypes: “Young people don’t care.” “The…

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54| Build Influence and Get Buy-in: Elevating the Positioning, ROI, and Value of Lean and Continuous Improvement [with Betsy Jordyn] (BONUS) 59:40

3M ago59:40

59:40

What do people in other functions at your organization think lean is all about? For many—in HR, OD, Finance, or operations—the answer is simple: process improvement, efficiency, waste elimination. And while those are pieces of the puzzle, they miss the bigger picture. Too often, continuous improvement and operational excellence teams get pigeonhole…

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53| Rediscover Ikigai: What it Really Means for Your Leadership and Life Purpose [with Nicolas Kemp] 44:48

3M ago44:48

44:48

Ikigai is one of the hottest buzzwords in leadership and personal development. But what does ikigai really mean? When you think of ikigai, what do you envision? Is it the popular Venn diagram that claims to help you find your purpose by identifying “the sweet spot” where what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be …

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52| What You Love About Lean and Operational Excellence - And Your #1 Frustration: Executive Buy-In 25:26

4M ago25:26

25:26

What’s the #1 frustration most lean and continuous improvement practitioners face? It's something that I bet you've felt too, no matter how passionate you are about the work, no matter what you call it: lean, agile, continuous improvement, operational excellence, or DevOps... Too often, we struggle to clearly explain what we actually do as CI chang…

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51| Elevate Your Impact Beyond Tools: The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit [with Elisabeth Swan and Tracy O'Rouke] 45:32

4M ago45:32

45:32

Organizations invest thousands of dollars and countless hours into lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement training programs. Certifications get awarded. Belts get earned. But nothing actually changes. Technical problem-solving training alone isn’t enough to drive meaningful impact. Without guidance and support on how to apply problem-sol…

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50| Change the Culture: NUMMI and the Power of Leading Through Influence, Not Authority [with Isao Yoshino] 26:25

5M ago26:25

26:25

“Change the culture!” That’s exactly what longtime Toyota leader Isao Yoshino was tasked with during one of the most famous business transformations in history—NUMMI—Toyota’s joint venture with General Motors in the 1980s. The challenge? Take GM’s worst-performing plant—plagued by absenteeism, low morale, and poor quality—and turn it around. Within…

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49| Shift Your Mindset, Shift Your Impact: 3 Reframes for Positive Leadership and Impact 27:32

5M ago27:32

27:32

When you encounter challenges or setbacks, and it feels like things just aren’t going your way, it’s easy to get caught into a downward negative spiral. But could simple mindset shifts change not just how you feel, but how you move forward and influence those around you with positive momentum? In this episode, I’m sharing three powerful reframes th…

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48| Make Leadership Meaningful: From Tools to Purposeful Impact as a Lean Consultant [with Josef Procházka] 49:23

6M ago49:23

49:23

Apply for the Nov 2025 or May 2026 Japan Leadership Experience https://kbjanderson.com/japantrip/ You’re implementing the tools. Making the improvements. Delivering the project results. But the same problems keep resurfacing and you’re left wondering: What’s missing? In this episode, Josef Procházka, a lean consultant from the Czech Republic, share…

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47| Develop Leaders the Toyota Way: Lessons from Kan-Pro Senior Leadership Development [with Isao Yoshino] 50:32

6M ago50:32

50:32

A global economic crisis is dragging down sales. Departments are working in silos and leaders at all levels are arguing about priorities. Managers are too busy to coach their teams. You might think this describes your organization today—and it was the exact situation Toyota faced nearly 50 years ago. This challenge sparked one of the most ambitious…

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46| Lead Change at Scale: Inside GE Aerospace’s Lean Cultural Transformation [with Phil Wickler] 44:19

7M ago44:19

44:19

Is it possible to lead a real, long-term cultural transformation in a publicly traded company—where shareholders often demand short-term financial results? It’s challenging, yet possible. And GE Aerospace, with CEO Larry Culp at the helm, is leading the way. I invited Phil Wickler, Chief Transformation Officer, back to discuss the enterprise-wide s…

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45| Manage on Purpose: Align Teams, Develop Strategy, Grow People Through Hoshin Kanri [with Mark Reich] 48:50

7M ago48:50

48:50

How effective is your organization's strategy in achieving results? If your team doesn't understand how their daily work connects to bigger organizational goals, you don't have a strategy—you have a gap. A gap in engagement. A gap in alignment. This gap leads to confusion, misaligned priorities, and wasted effort. I’m joined by Mark Reich, author o…

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44| Master the Coaching Continuum and Become a Transformational Improvement Coach 18:34

8M ago18:34

18:34

How many questions is too many? You know that asking effective questions is key to helping others solve problems and unlocking improvement, but can you ask too many questions? Yes! And when you do so, you actually hinder progress, not enable it. In this episode, I share one of the most common mistakes leaders and coaches alike make when learning to…

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43| Human-Centered Leadership and Kata, Obeya, and Omotenashi: Japanese Management Masterclass Part 2 [with Tim Wolput] 32:09

8M ago32:09

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What’s the real purpose behind the Japanese practices integral to lean management —like kata, obeya, and A3 reports? These methods are often misunderstood as mere templates or formats, without recognizing the deeper meaning and intention that drive their impact. In this episode, we’re picking up on my conversation with Tim Wolput, Japanologist, Toy…

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42| Do the Right Thing: Japanese Management Masterclass Part 1 [with Tim Wolput] 43:26

8M ago43:26

43:26

How much of the Toyota Way is dependent on Japanese culture? And how much of it all comes down to… being human? There are questions I’ve explored with 130+ global leaders who’ve joined my Japan Leadership Experience programs. To help you answer this question, I’ve invited Tim Wolput – Japanologist and Toyota Way Management expert, to Chain of Learn…

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41| Transactions to Transformations: Positioning the Value of Change Leadership for Greater Influence [with Betsy Jordyn] 1:00:17

9M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

You’re doing great work….yet you know you and the change you envision could have greater influence. You have a vision for more. More strategic work. More influence. More change that really makes an impact and actually sticks -- for your clients or organization. Only question—how do you get there? The issue isn’t your talent or skills. It’s how you …

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40| Escape the Doer Trap: 3 Simple Shifts to Instantly Get Unstuck 37:20

9M ago37:20

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed that you are responsible for doing too much? Maybe you’re frustrated that your team relies on you for answers instead of developing their own solutions. Or you’re disappointed that improvements fall apart as soon as you step away. The problem: You’re likely stuck in the Doer Trap—and it’s holding you (and your team) bac…

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39| Doing More Isn’t the Answer: Why Simple Wins [with Lisa Bodell] 37:49

10M ago37:49

37:49

Ever feel like your to-do list never ends? Running from meeting to meeting with no time to think—let alone lead or create? You’re not alone. The problem isn’t you – that you’re not working hard enough. You’re probably stuck in the complexity trap—buried in endless demands, inefficiencies, and busywork that keep you (and your team) from doing what t…

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38| What’s the Future of Lean? Jim Womack's Advice for Lean Change Leaders [with James Womack] 30:44

10M ago30:44

30:44

What have we really learned after four decades of lean? Is lean thinking and management still relevant today? And importantly — what needs to change to ensure the future success of lean transformation? In the previous episode, I sat down with James Womack, founder of the Lean Enterprise Institute, to look back on 40 years of lean thinking and manag…

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37| Lean Has Failed (or Has It?): Jim Womack's Reflections on 40 Years of Lean Transformation [with James Womack] 52:52

11M ago52:52

52:52

“Lean has failed.” That’s the bold statement James Womack—founder of the Lean Enterprise Institute and MIT researcher whose team introduced the term “lean” to the world—made at a conference where we both recently spoke. That really stuck with me. Has lean really failed? If so, what can we do to course correct? To explore this, I invited him to shar…

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36| What's Your Purpose? Discover Your Kokorozashi, Intention, and Warp and Weft 22:06

11M ago22:06

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How often do you pause to get a clearer view of your purpose and learn how your life experiences influence your leadership impact? Whether it’s in the moment to reflect on a recent situation or zooming out at a major milestone to see the bigger picture, reflection can be incredibly powerful. I’m hitting pause myself this week as I turn the big 5-0!…

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35| Stuck in a Paradox? Embrace Both/And Thinking to Create Better Results [with Wendy Smith] 37:43

12M ago37:43

37:43

What do you do when you’re stuck between two conflicting options? Deliver short-term results or take a long-term view? Focus on business outcomes or people development? Help by being the expert with the answer or a coach asking questions? For most of us, these competing choices are a paradox and source of conflict. We deal with uncertainty by asser…

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34| Why Change Initiatives Fail (And What You Can Do) [with Michael Bungay Stanier] 37:36

1y ago37:36

37:36

Why do 70-90% of change initiatives fail? That’s a staggering statistic. In many cases, new leadership comes in, economic pressures rise, or the next "flavor of the month" initiative takes over. What’s happening and what can you do to counteract this trend? And if you are a change leader, lean practitioner, or continuous improvement coach, how do y…

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33| Ask Me Anything: How the Right Questions Shape Your Leadership Impact 37:34

1y ago37:34

37:34

What questions are on your mind? That’s the question I posed to you last month when I asked you to “Ask me anything!” I received many great questions and, as promised, I’ve picked five to dive into during this episode. Asking the right questions is a fundamental part of leading transformational change. It’s not just about finding answers—it’s about…

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32| When Crisis Strikes, Hold on to Your Purpose: Leading From Urgency to Sustainable Impact [with Isaac Mitchell] 51:19

1y ago51:19

51:19

Is your organization stuck in a constant state of crisis, where everything feels like an urgent, must-fix-now situation? As a leader, cutting through that noise is key to prioritizing and aligning your team’s efforts to focus on what really matters. In this episode, Isaac Mitchell, VP of Operational Excellence at Ballad Health System, shares his ex…

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31 | How Reflection Fuels Growth: Practicing Hansei and Celebrating One Year of Chain of Learning 32:50

1y ago32:50

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It’s Chain of Learning’s first anniversary this month! And it’s the time of year for gratitude and thanks – and for reflection. Thank you for listening and for being part of this Chain of Learning that we are growing together. To mark this podcast milestone, I want to practice what I talk about on nearly every episode – reflection – as I believe it…

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30 | Foster Organizational Excellence Through Joy and Respect for People [with Stephanie Bursek] 40:45

1y ago40:45

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Has your organization been making progress on its continuous improvement journey, only to find things starting to stall? Is your team hesitant to share ideas, or are your lean or process improvement initiatives viewed mainly as cost-cutting measures rather than a comprehensive strategy for long-term success? Perhaps you've been focusing on just one…

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29 | Accelerate Decision-Making: Innovate through the Unknown [with Atif Rafiq] 38:10

1y ago38:10

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Do you ever feel like you're stuck between chaos and bureaucracy, unable to break free from the status quo? You are probably facing a common challenge that other leaders and change practitioners experience: how to navigate uncertainty while trying to drive innovation and agility in your organization. In this episode, Atif Rafiq, seasoned C-suite ex…

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28 | Leading Organizational Transformation the Right Way [with Cindy Hinds] 33:55

1y ago33:55

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Do you ever feel stuck as a leader? It may seem like no matter how many problems you solve or tools you implement, you're still not seeing progress toward a sustainable organizational culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Maybe you have been leading change the wrong way. In this episode, Cindy Hinds shares what she’s learned…

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27 | 3 Practices to Become a Skillful Facilitator 27:30

1+ y ago27:30

27:30

Ever felt like your meetings or workshops aren’t moving the needle? How would you like to facilitate your next work session with confidence and ensure that your leaders are leaving motivated, aligned, and action-oriented? Whether you're a continuous improvement practitioner, consultant, manager, or executive—facilitation is a crucial skill to maste…

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26 | Harness the Power of Storytelling in Leadership [with Carol Cox] 37:42

1+ y ago37:42

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Want to inspire action in your presentations and transform your message from boring to unforgettable? The secret: it’s not data and facts that create impact — it's your stories. As humans, we’re wired to remember and respond to stories because they connect with our emotions and drive our decisions. Storytelling is more than just a trending term; it…

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25 | Get Results Through the Power of Serious Leadership [with Kecia Kelly and Amy Chaumeton] 51:40

1+ y ago51:40

51:40

Do you and your leadership team feel burdened by solving all the problems that get in the way of achieving the results your organization needs? You’re not alone. This is the crux of the leadership challenge: transitioning from being the primary problem-solver to a transformational leader who creates the conditions for their people to achieve result…

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24 | Deming’s Journey to Profound Knowledge [with John Willis] 52:13

1+ y ago52:13

52:13

If you're passionate about continuous improvement, quality, or operational excellence, chances are Dr. W. Edwards Deming has shaped your journey—even if you haven't realized it yet. But do you know how this influence came about and the profound impact Deming’s management theories have had on shaping quality and improvement approaches such as Lean, …

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23 | Create the Winning Link in Your Strategy [with Billy Ray Taylor] 36:58

1+ y ago36:58

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What does “winning” mean to you as a leader? And what is your leadership role in creating a winning strategy and organizational culture? According to Billy Ray Taylor, CEO and President at LinkedXL and former Goodyear Tire executive, winning is not only about setting a clear strategy and aligning on the goals and metrics, but engaging your team mem…

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22 | Hansei and The Power of Reflection: Leading to Learn Part 2 [with Isao Yoshino] 55:39

1+ y ago55:39

55:39

Have you ever paused to reflect on the critical moments of your life and realized their impact on your own trajectory and others' lives? In this special episode of Chain of Learning, I welcome back Isao Yoshino as we celebrate our decade-long partnership and the anniversary of our book "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn." Together, we discuss the …

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21 | Build A Chain of Learning: Leading to Learn Part 1 [with Isao Yoshino] 38:31

1+ y ago38:31

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Today's guest, Isao Yoshino, a 40-year Toyota leader, has influenced thousands of leaders worldwide and inspired my book, "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn." Join us as we celebrate two anniversaries: our first meeting in July 2014 and the four-year anniversary of our book. In Part 1 of our conversation, Mr. Yoshino shares his insights on leaders…

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20 | How to Coach Executives and Influence Transformational Change [with Brad Toussaint] 43:42

1+ y ago43:42

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Have you ever received blank stares from leaders when you’ve advocated that they adopt an improvement method or tool you know will help them? Perhaps the problem is not your idea but rather that you aren’t communicating in a way that connects these concepts with the business outcomes they need or in language that they understand. One hurdle that ca…

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19 | Master the Art of Persuasion to Get Buy-in [with Derek Roberts] 48:59

1+ y ago48:59

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Do you e𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘆-𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 — 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁? Or have you ever struggled with getting your senior team on board with your vision for change, getting support for a new initiative, or getting leaders to sign on to your services as a coach or consultant? Good news — mastering the skil…

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18 | Discover the Real Meaning of Kaizen 25:09

1+ y ago25:09

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What do you think of when you hear the word “kaizen”? An event? A process that you are working on improving? Something else? The Japanese word “kaizen” is usually translated to mean “continuous improvement.” But there is a deeper meaning. It’s actually the lynchpin to creating a real culture of continuous improvement. In this episode, I unpack the …

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17 | Leading Change from the Middle: Build a Coalition of Engagement [with Pennie Saum] 45:17

1+ y ago45:17

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Does successful change always have to start from the top? How can you stop pushing change on your leaders and instead create pull from them for the organizational culture you envision? If you're leading continuous improvement internally, these questions are crucial because they address the challenge of how to cultivate a workforce of capable, engag…

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16 | Leverage Analytical Systems Thinking and Psychological Safety to Drive Organizational Improvement [with Mark Graban] 46:04

1+ y ago46:04

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Are you focusing on the right problems in your organization? More importantly, are you creating the conditions and processes to solve them effectively? In this episode, Mark Graban and I explore the importance of developing the skills of an Analytical Systems Thinker—one of the eight core competencies in my Change KATALYST™ model—to catalyze truly …

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15 | 5 Steps to Revitalize Lifelong Learning: Continuous Learning Practices for Success 28:27

1+ y ago28:27

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Want to know the secret to success? It’s about embracing lifelong learning, being willing to try new things and seek out information, setting intentions to get better, and embracing the failures that come with learning your way forward. I believe when we stay in learning – a learning attitude, mindset, and practice – anything is possible. Being a “…

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14 | Become an Astute Political Navigator: Influence Change in Organizations [with Betsy Jordyn] 38:54

2y ago38:54

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What's your reaction when you hear the phrase “corporate politics”? Does it make you cringe and want to run away, or do you get curious about how to leverage them to influence outcomes? In this episode, Betsy Jordyn joins me to discuss the essential skill of how to successfully navigate organizational politics. As a long-time organizational develop…

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