Best Isao Podcasts (2024)

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22 | Leading to Learn Part 2: The Power of Reflection [with Isao Yoshino] 57:46

21d ago57:46

57:46

For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 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…

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23 | Create the Winning Link in Your Strategy [with Billy Ray Taylor] 39:05

6d ago39:05

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For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 What does “winning” mean to you as a leader? And what is your leadership role in creating a winning strategy and organizational culture? Accordi…

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21 | Leading to Learn Part 1: Build A Chain of Learning [with Isao Yoshino] 40:37

1M ago40:37

40:37

For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 Today's guest, Isao Yoshino, a 40-year Toyota leader, has influenced thousands of leaders worldwide and inspired my book, "Learning to Lead, Lea…

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20 | How to Coach Executives and Influence Change [with Brad Toussaint] 45:48

2M ago45:48

45:48

For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 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? Pe…

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19 | Master the Art of Persuasion to Get Buy-in [with Derek Roberts] 51:06

2M ago51:06

51:06

For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 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 wit…

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18 | Discover the Real Meaning of Kaizen 27:15

3M ago27:15

27:15

For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 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 “…

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17 | Leading Change from the Middle [with Pennie Saum] 47:24

3M ago47:24

47:24

For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 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 …

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16 | Leveraging Analytical Systems Thinking to Drive Improvement [with Mark Graban] 48:11

4M ago48:11

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For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 Are you focusing on the right problems in your organization? More importantly, are you creating the conditions and processes to solve them effec…

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15 | 5 Steps to Revitalize Lifelong Learning 30:33

4M ago30:33

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For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 Want to know the secret to success? It’s about embracing lifelong learning, being willing to try new things and seek out information, setting in…

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14 | Becoming an Astute Political Navigator [with Betsy Jordyn] 41:00

4M ago41:00

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For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 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 ho…

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13 | 3 Ways to Break the Telling Habit® and Create Greater Impact 35:34

5M ago35:34

35:34

For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 Have you ever had a team member look at you with frustration when you share your great ideas and suggestions with them? Or, have you ever felt l…

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12 | Beyond Appearances: Building Real Continuous Improvement [with Patrick Adams] 50:27

5M ago50:27

50:27

For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 What is the difference between authentic cultures of continuous improvement versus superficial displays? In this episode, Patrick Adams shares h…

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11 | Fulfill Your Transformational Leadership Potential [with Karen Martin] 54:08

6M ago54:08

54:08

For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 What’s your purpose as a continuous improvement leader? And how can you fulfill your potential as a transformational change leader? Tune in to m…

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10 | Unleash Your Leadership Superpower [with Shawn Carner] 51:27

6M ago51:27

51:27

For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 What if you had a new superpower that would unlock your leadership potential? One so simple yet will amplify your impact, open doors to the C-su…

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9 | 8 Essential Skills to Become a Transformational Change KATALYST 41:55

7M ago41:55

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For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 Move from Technical Expert to Influential Leader Do you want to move beyond being a tools or process improvement project “doer” or technical exp…

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8 | Wiring the Winning Organization [with Gene Kim and Steven Spear] 54:53

7M ago54:53

54:53

For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 Have you ever wondered why some organizations consistently outperform others? And why, even when using the same tools and methodologies, some co…

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7 | Intentions vs. Goals: Start with Purpose for Greater Impact 34:30

8M ago34:30

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For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 What if HOW you go about setting your goals can change the impact you have – even more than the goals themselves? It’s that time of year for set…

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6 | Inside the Lean Mindset: Behind-the-Scenes Leadership Insights 27:34

8M ago27:34

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For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 Quick question, have you ever wondered what it would be like to listen in to “hallway” conversations to discover what leaders say and reflect on…

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5 | Achieve More by Performing Less [with Eduardo Briceño] 35:32

9M ago35:32

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For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 Have you ever felt burned out and exhausted from the constant pressure to perform, to achieve, or to get it “right”? Or is your organization put…

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4 | Leading for Impact: The Power of Being Over Doing 30:59

9M ago30:59

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For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 How can simple phrase can change your perspective on you as a person and as a leader? “Don’t focus on how to DO, but rather on how to BE.” In th…

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3 | A Growth Mindset is the Foundation of a Continuous Improvement Culture [with Carol Dweck] 37:31

10M ago37:31

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For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 What is a growth mindset? How is a growth mindset the critical foundation for an organizational culture of continuous improvement, operational e…

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2 | Leading with the Heart to Create a Culture of Continuous Learning [with Jamie Parker] 25:36

10M ago25:36

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For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 What does it really take to create a thriving organization – one that is not just focused on delivering results, but doing so by engaging people…

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1 | Welcome to Chain of Learning 11:00

10M ago11:00

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For your 40% discount to the Lean Solutions Summit use code #KatieAnderson at checkout: LeanSolutionsSummit.com To enter for a chance to win Billy Ray Taylor's book The Winning Link: ChainOfLeanring.com/23 The pressure to get results and outcomes, to deliver value for customers, and to stay ahead of the competition remains paramount for organizatio…

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Chain of Learning Podcast Trailer 1:41

11M ago1:41

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If you’re a leader who knows that people are at the center of exceptional organizational culture – and that a commitment to continuous learning is the way to create that culture – tune in now to Chain of Learning. Chain of Learning® is where the links of leadership and learning unite. Join your host, Katie Anderson, internationally recognized leade…

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#14 General Election Oct. 31st 2021 27:06

3y ago27:06

27:06

Alicia and Mizuki discuss the upcoming general election for the lower house of representatives, including the current state of the political parties, a kerfluffle within the opposition, and voting strategies. Go vote! NHK on the Supreme Court of Japan and justices Music by Stone Stewart

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Bonus: Meshi - Spirited Away 43:40

3y ago43:40

43:40

Listen to the pilot episode of Mizuki's new podcast, Meshi, a show exploring all things (mostly) Asian and Asian diaspora culture and media. Find Meshi on Twitter and Instagram Listen to Meshi on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.

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#13 Fridays For Future Movement in Japan with Isao Sakai 48:46

3+ y ago48:46

48:46

Alicia and Mizuki are joined by Fridays For Future Japan member and college student Isao Sakai to discuss climate activism in Japan.Isao Sakai: https://www.instagram.com/isao.sakai_/NoCoalForOurFuture video: https://bit.ly/3qJaIvQFFF JapanWebsite: https://fridaysforfuture.jp/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fridaysforfuturejapan/Twitter: https:…

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#12 How a Bill Becomes Law: Japanese Politics Part 3 32:00

3+ y ago32:00

32:00

Mizuki and Alicia discuss the steps it takes for a bill to pass through the Diet and become law. Episode guide: https://twitter.com/plus81_pod/status/1356073470363222016 Watch the 2015 強行採決 video from the episode here: https://youtu.be/EsVyWNqCQJ4 Follow and Support +81: https://plus81.carrd.co/ Email: plus81.pod@gmail.com Music by Stone Stewart…

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#11 Oshogatsu Special 2020 40:25

3+ y ago40:25

40:25

In the final episode of 2020, Alicia and Mizuki revisit this year’s episodes and talk about how much (or how little) has changed. Nyukan Resources: Donate to Pato chan (Bank): https://note.com/kokubai_nyukan/n/n6673215f4c2b Donate to Pato chan (PayPal): https://www.paypal.me/forpatchan Twitter: @PatoJustice https://twitter.com/PatoJustice Twitter: …

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#10 3.11 in Film: Your Name & Shin Godzilla 1:51:37

3+ y ago1:51:37

1:51:37

This week, Alicia and Mizuki are joined by Keno Katsuda to discuss the 2016 blockbuster hits Your Name (Kimi no Nawa) and Shin Godzilla in the context of 3.11. Find Keno here: https://twitter.com/kenokatsuda Follow and Support +81: https://plus81.carrd.co/ Email: plus81.pod@gmail.com Music by Stone Stewart…

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#9 Abolish Nyukan with Justice for Pato-chan 57:07

4y ago57:07

57:07

[CW: Transphobia] Alicia and Mizuki interview representatives from Justice for Pato-chan to better understand their efforts and demonstration marches in support of Pato-chan, a transgender woman from the Philippines who had been detained at the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (Nyukan) for over a year. They discuss Pato-chan’s case, the interse…

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Sound Bite: Cicadas 7:22

4y ago7:22

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Mizuki says goodbye to summer and the cicadas. Please enjoy this minisode while we work on our next regular episode. We will occasionally post minisodes that cover more light hearted topics that Miz and Alicia are interested in, but don’t warrant full episodes. Find and Support +81: https://plus81.carrd.co/ Email: plus81.pod@gmail.com Music by Ston…

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#8 The Branches of Government: Japanese Politics Part 2 54:43

4y ago54:43

54:43

Alicia and Mizuki discuss the branches of the Japanese government as Japan prepares for a new Prime Minister. Mizuki guides us in learning how the different branches interact, what our power as citizens are, and the latest baffling turn of events as the LDP elects their new leader. Find and Support +81: https://plus81.carrd.co/ Email: plus81.pod@gm…

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#7 BLM & The Limits of Protesting in Japan 34:36

4y ago34:36

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Alicia and Mizuki discuss the BLM marches in Tokyo and protests culture in Japan. What were the Tokyo marches like? Are marches/protests effective in Japan? What is protest culture in Japan like? How do they compare to other countries? BLM Tokyo: https://twitter.com/blmtokyojp BLM Kansai: https://twitter.com/blmkansai BLM Kyoto: https://twitter.com…

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#6 Tokyo Governor Election: Utsunomiya vs. Yamamoto 50:35

4y ago50:35

50:35

Alicia and Mizuki discuss the candidates for the Tokyo governor election! The two parse out each candidates’ stance toward key issues and histories to better grasp how the election fits into the greater Japanese political narrative. Listen to learn more about the differences between the opposition (ya-to) candidates, Utsunomiya Kenji (Utsuken) and …

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#5 The Parties: Japanese Politics Part 1 59:18

4+ y ago59:18

59:18

Alicia and Mizuki tackle Japanese political parties in their latest episode. They discuss the ruling coalition (yo-to) and the opposition (ya-to), and their respective histories of separation, conversion, and bids for power. Check out the Episode Guide on our instagram to reference the the political parties' names, figures, and histories while you …

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#4 Japan and the Coronavirus Part 2 1:02:10

4+ y ago1:02:10

1:02:10

Live from their bedrooms (still): Alicia and Mizuki discuss the enforceability and legal aspects of the state of emergency in the context of the constitution, clashes between regional and federal governments, and the coronavirus financial aid packages. Update: the state of emergency now includes all 47 prefectures, and there are discussions in the …

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#3 Japan and the Coronavirus 48:08

4+ y ago48:08

48:08

Live from their bedrooms: Alicia and Mizuki discuss the effects of the Japanese government's inadequate response and lack of understanding of their citizens' needs during the coronavirus crisis. Find and Support +81: https://plus81.carrd.co/ Email: plus81.pod@gmail.com Intro music by Stone Stewart and break music by Taro Hyodo…

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#2 Technical Interns: Foreign Workers in Japan Part 2 58:10

4+ y ago58:10

58:10

In Part 2, Alicia and Mizuki continue to discuss foreign workers - specifically the nefarious Technical Intern Training Program (TITP). The two examine Japan’s declining labor force, the underlying issues of Japanese immigration policy, and how foreign workers and their working conditions affect Japanese people and their livelihoods. Find and Suppo…

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#1 Visibility, Vulnerability & Accountability: Foreign Workers in Japan Part 1 30:12

4+ y ago30:12

30:12

Alicia and Mizuki discuss the different spheres foreign workers occupy in Japan, and how their visibility affects their vulnerability. Alicia talks about her work with POSSE, a labor rights NPO and their efforts to help foreign workers. Donate to help Brenda reclaim her passport! English Crowdfunding Page: https://gogetfunding.com/help-us-reclaim-a…

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Pilot: Racial & Cultural Identity, Navigating Asian America 30:17

4+ y ago30:17

30:17

Live from Tokyo: Alicia and Mizuki quiz each other on Japanese mascots, then spiral into a conversation about their upbringing, identity, and how that affected the way they navigate Asian America. Find and Support +81: https://plus81.carrd.co/ Email: plus81.pod@gmail.com Music by Stone Stewart.