Best Jim Vaselopulos Podcasts (2024)

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GA 524 | Connection Before Correction with Royden Johnson 38:28

11h ago38:28

38:28

This week’s guest is Royden Johnson. Ron and Royden discussed lean in South Africa, connection before correction, 5S, authority, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote that Royden likes (3:23) Royden’s background (4:02) The state of lean in South Africa (10:41) Connecti…

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TLP405: Stress Inoculation With Eric Kapitulik 37:57

1d ago37:57

37:57

Eric Kapitulik, founder and CEO of the Program Leadership, highlights the dual roles of being an effective team member and leader across various teams. Stressing the importance of excelling in both, he notes that while organizational values differ, establishing clear values is crucial. He points out that effective communication and developing a cul…

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Building a Digital Backbone for Your Manufacturing Business w/ Paul Van Metre 39:24

2d ago39:24

39:24

When you make the investment in a sturdy digital backbone for running your manufacturing operation – your ERP, your QMS, your MES.... – You protect yourself from loss of tribal knowledge – You create efficiencies through process documentation – You set yourself up for smoother compliance audits – And ultimately, you create an environment that can f…

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GA 523 | The Cleveland Clinic Improvement Model with Tim Pettry 35:10

11d ago35:10

35:10

This week’s guest is Tim Pettry. Ron and Tim discussed outside perceptions of Toyota, Cleveland Clinic’s journey with continuous improvement, and Tim’s unusual workshop at the upcoming Shingo Conference. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Tim likes (2:28) How his lean journey…

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TLP404: You’re the Leader. Now What? With Dr. Richard Winters 36:55

11d ago36:55

36:55

Dr. Richard Winters, Mayo Clinic's Leadership Development Program Director and author of “You're the Leader. Now What?: Leadership Lessons from Mayo Clinic,” discusses the dynamic challenges of healthcare leadership. He highlights issues like global healthcare professional shortages and emphasizes the need for teamwork amidst constant change. Dr. R…

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7 Central Themes from 200 Episodes of The Manufacturing Executive w/ Joe Sullivan 48:54

9d ago48:54

48:54

For 200 consecutive weeks without missing a single Tuesday morning, I've published interviews with manufacturing leaders (and professionals influencing manufacturing leaders) about the things that matter most to them. In this milestone episode, I've compiled sound bites from 21 of those 200 episodes (and referenced many others as well), and I've or…

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GA 522 | Continuous Improvement at Jack Henry with April Bell 29:05

14d ago29:05

29:05

This week’s guest is April Bell. Ron and April discussed how Jack Henry uses continuous improvement, specifically Toyota Kata. They also explored quantifying waste in an office setting, and the intersection of tools and scientific thinking. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: April’s fa…

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TLP403: Grit and Grace with Amberly Lago 41:33

16d ago41:33

41:33

Amberly Lago, bestselling author of "True Grit and Grace: Turning Tragedy into Triumph," podcast host, peak performance coach, and founder of the Unstoppable Life Mastermind, describes her inspiring transformation from a backup dancer to a renowned thought leader, focusing on resilience and self-acceptance. She overcame a severe motorcycle accident…

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Building a Service Culture w/ Fred Reggie 41:28

19d ago41:28

41:28

When I hear the word "service" in a business setting, my mind goes straight to CUSTOMER service. But the concept of serving becomes so much more powerful when it finds its way into all the other aspects of running a business. In this episode, business coach Fred Reggie talks about about building what he calls a service culture. Specifically, he tou…

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GA 521 | Celebrating Quick Wins with Alen Ganic 32:56

21d ago32:56

32:56

This week’s guest is Alen Ganic. Ron and Alen discussed Alen’s work with the City of Grand Rapids, process improvement from the customer perspective, and the importance of celebrating quick wins. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Alen’s favorite quotes (2:02) His background (5:21) How…

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TLP402: The Mindful Person Who Connected Jim and Jan with Mark Rangell 39:59

23d ago39:59

39:59

Mark Rangell, Chief Operating Officer at Ryte and a digital health and technology strategy consultant, shared the story of his friendship with Jan Rutherford and Jim Vaselapolus. He highlights the role of curiosity in fostering connections, leading to friendships, business partnerships, and joint investments. Mark discusses the aspects of growing a…

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E-Commerce for CapEx Equipment and Contract Manufacturers w/ Curt Anderson 38:58

26d ago38:58

38:58

If you sell big-ticket, heavily-engineered, CapEx equipment through a long, consultative sales processes, e-commerce couldn't possibly be for you. Right? If you're a contract manufacturer custom designing products for your customers, e-commerce couldn't possibly be for you. Right? If you're a manufacturer selling anything other than a low-price poi…

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GA 520 | Applying Scientific Thinking in Untraditional Contexts with Michael Lombard 43:44

28d ago43:44

43:44

This week’s guest is Michael Lombard. Ron and Michael discussed deliberate versus random practice, homeschooling, youth soccer, and what it’s like using scientific thinking in those environments. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote that inspires Michael (3:58) His background (…

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TLP401: Weaponize Your Curiosity with Dr. Preston Cline 34:08

30d ago34:08

34:08

Dr. Preston Cline, co-founder and director of the Mission Critical Team Institute, shares insights from his historical challenges and emphasizes leadership qualities such as inquiry, curiosity, kindness, and dialogue engagement. He discusses the challenges faced by today's generation, emphasizing the importance of instilling curiosity and optimism …

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On-Demand Labor for a Fluctuating Demand Curve w/ Adam Rubatt 29:06

1M ago29:06

29:06

Managing fixed labor costs is hard enough in a complex manufacturing environment. Then you throw a pandemic on top of it that only deepens an already problematic labor market, you sprinkle in some supply chain disruption and you add some economic uncertainty to the mix. What do you have left? Lots of confusion and stress about how to plan for labor…

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GA 519 | Lessons from Abdul with Robb Holman 42:55

1M ago42:55

42:55

This week’s guest is Robb Holman. Ron and Robb discussed Robb’s new book, “Lessons from Abdul,” navigating crises, filtering out the “noise” in our lives, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote that inspires Robb (3:30) About his new book, Lessons from Abdul (4:47) Who …

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TLP400: Showcasing Contributions versus Blatant Self-Promotion with Karen Tiber Leland 38:59

1M ago38:59

38:59

Karen Tiber Leland, an author, coach, and Sterling Marketing Group's founder, emphasizes the importance of a strategic and thoughtful approach in personal and business branding. She notes the evolution of personal branding, highlighting its shift towards responsibly showcasing contributions rather than mere self-promotion. Karen provides expert str…

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How Curiosity Drives Smart Business Decisions w/ Jim Vaselopulos 32:38

1M ago32:38

32:38

There's nothing easy about being a leader, whether you're leading a marketing agency like me or a manufacturing organization like many of you. Founder and CEO of Rafti Advisors, Jim Vaselopulos, is an advisor to business leaders and host of a leadership podcast that's been running since 2016. In this episode, he'll draw on his experiences guiding B…

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GA 518 | Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement with Jim Huntzinger 32:33

1M ago32:33

32:33

This week’s guest is Jim Huntzinger. Ron and Jim discussed what it means to build a culture of continuous improvement, what the future of continuous improvement looks like, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Jim likes (2:38) His background (3:13) About KataCon 2024 …

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TLP399: Lead Don’t Manage with Mark Williams 42:10

1M ago42:10

42:10

Mark Williams, CEO and managing partner of Brokers International shares insights from his book, "Lead, Don't Manage: 12 Lessons in Creating a Leadership Culture Based on Core Values," which addresses gaps in leadership attributes. Mark shares the top three leadership mistakes and their root causes, including issues related to hiring and the impact …

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The Real Reason Manufacturers Are Missing with Gen Z w/ Jacob Sanchez 42:53

2M ago42:53

42:53

The more manufacturing leaders you talk to, the more opinions and perspectives you'll hear about why we're struggling to pull young Millennials and Gen Zers into the industrial sector workforce: – General awareness issues – A perception of dirty, dark and dangerous jobs – Negative associations among youth (and their parents) with a career path othe…

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GA 517 | Becoming a Master Black Belt with Carlos Pereyra 37:58

2M ago37:58

37:58

This week’s guest is Carlos Pereyra. Ron and Carlos discussed Carlos’s recent graduation from our Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt program, what it means to create psychological safety, measuring success, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Carlos likes (3:31) His ba…

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TLP398: 15 Keys to Driving Employee Engagement with Stan Phelps 36:40

2M ago36:40

36:40

Stan Phelps, an author and speaker, uses color symbolism in his 'The Goldfish' series to represent marketplace dynamics. He suggests goldfish as a metaphor for market growth, emphasizing the importance of internal growth in a business. Stan advises companies to differentiate themselves from competitors through unique characteristics and stresses th…

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5 Key Principles for Creating a Culture of Initiative w/ Jason Riley 44:30

2M ago44:30

44:30

If you were to interview a variety of successful manufacturing leaders and analyze their respective approaches to effective leadership, I think you'd find a lot less directing than you would enabling. In this episode, Jason Riley, COO of the additive manufacturing company Fabrisonic, draws on his experience both as a military leader and a manufactu…

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GA 516 | The True Meaning of Clarity with Jim Vaselopulos 28:19

2M ago28:19

28:19

This week’s guest is Jim Vaselopulos. Ron and Jim discussed business distractions, AI, and the lean parallels in Jim’s book on clarity. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote that inspires Jim (2:41) His background (3:45) Why he wrote a book (5:10) What “clarity” means to Jim (8:…

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TLP397: How to Control Your Attention with Nir Eyal 48:54

2M ago48:54

48:54

Nir Eyal, a consultant, educator, and author of "Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life," delves into his personal journey with distractions and parenting. He highlights the crucial role of mastering distraction control for success in various life aspects. Eyal points out that despite the vast availability of information…

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Reengineering the Design Review w/ Adam Keating 32:28

2M ago32:28

32:28

New product development today is more complex than ever before. With teams spread out across the country (or the globe), decentralized product data, supply chain challenges and more demanding customers, design engineering is just plain hard. Adam Keating, Co-Founder and CEO of CoLab, has been building the software and the company that's working to …

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GA 515 | Software, AI, and Continuous Improvement with Nikhil Joshi 27:51

2M ago27:51

27:51

This week’s guest is Nikhil Joshi. Ron and Nikhil discussed the role of software in continuous improvement, what the future of AI looks like, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Nikhil likes (2:45) His background (3:35) How software plays a role in the continuous imp…

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TLP396: The Action Fallacy with Martin Gutmann 37:52

2M ago37:52

37:52

Martin Gutmann, an author and professor at the Lucerne School of Business, challenges traditional views on leadership with his concept of the "action fallacy." He argues that effective leadership often involves subtle, unnoticed actions rather than just visible, dramatic ones. Gutmann emphasizes the importance of historical skills in the digital er…

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How to Be a Leader of Significance w/ Mosongo Moukwa 27:24

2M ago27:24

27:24

When people talk about you years down the road, what will they say? "Oh yeah, he (or she) was a good manager or employee?" Or will there be something more? In this conversation, manufacturing leader and author, Mosongo Moukwa, talks about how to leave a meaningful and lasting mark on your organization. Or in his words, how become "a leader of signi…

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GA 514 | Turning the Tables on Ron with Clint West 43:45

2M ago43:45

43:45

This week's guest is Clint West. Clint "turned the tables" this week by interviewing our host, Ron Pereira instead. Together they covered everything from lean in the office, to DMAIC, resistance, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Clint likes (6:35) His background (7…

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TLP395: AI Won't Take Your Job, but AI-Savvy Marketers Will with Chris Johnson 42:56

3M ago42:56

42:56

As CEO of LaneTerralever (LT), Chris Johnson views AI as a tool augmenting human roles, not replacing them. Chris observes a chasm in the business world - a divide between those who harness AI with clear intent and those who remain oblivious to its sweeping impact. He forewarns of potential unemployment for individuals who shy away from embracing A…

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Cultivating Veteran Champions in Manufacturing w/ Lt Col Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz 31:30

3M ago31:30

31:30

From skills to work ethic to understanding chain of command, veterans bring so much potential to the manufacturing workforce. In this episode, Lt Col Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz will talk about how manufacturing leaders can go from unaware how to tap into the veteran community to being veteran-friendly to being veteran-READY.…

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GA 513 | Lean and Live Coaching with Sam Morgan 30:58

3M ago30:58

30:58

This week's guest is Sam Morgan. Ron and Sam discussed Sam's journey with live coaching, including who he typically works with and what these sessions look like. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote Sam loves (3:04) His background (4:31) How he started doing live coaching (5:34)…

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TLP394: Calmness and Charisma with Dr. Benjamin Ritter 36:46

3M ago36:46

36:46

Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself Consulting, emphasizes the importance of humor in public speaking and maintaining a balance between calmness and charisma. He highlights the significance of standing out in leadership and embracing awkward situations to build confidence. Ben defines executive presence through three pillars: vision, …

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An Outcome-Based Solution for Deploying Robots w/ Saman Farid 24:53

3M ago24:53

24:53

Automation can be intimidating. What if the sizable CapEx investment we make doesn't generate the return we expected? What if our people struggle with operating the robots? And how will they deal with this kind of operational change in general? All fair questions and real concerns for manufacturing leaders today. In this episode, Saman Farid, CEO o…

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GA 512 | Unturning Steel with Bill Leahy 38:39

3M ago38:39

38:39

This week's guest is Bill Leahy. Ron and Bill discussed Bill's critically important initiative to support veterans as they transition back into civilian life, and his documentary "Unturning Steel." An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.In this episode you'll learn: The quote that inspires Bill (3:04) His background (3:…

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TLP393: Transitioning from Expert to Leader with Ed Batista 45:31

3M ago45:31

45:31

Ed Batista, an executive coach and Stanford lecturer, discusses self-coaching, highlighting its relational aspect and the value of writing for self-reflection. He underscores the necessity of personalizing documentation techniques and references Stanford's successful "touchy-feely" course, explaining its organizational impact. Ed addresses the cruc…

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