Best Kaizen Culture Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 11: Can International Training Transform Our Athletes? Aussies Overseas In Numbers & Premier League Chats 45:53

5h ago45:53

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We have had numerous Aussies take part in international training camps and the Kaizen boys feel there has never been a better time to highlight how significant these camps can be to an athlete's development. Listen in as Mitch, Nathan and Jon go through our Aussie representation overseas this last month. The boys then move the conversation to the o…

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Leveraging Lean & AI in Optometry: Ankit Patel's Journey from Dell to Vision Care 53:27

9h ago53:27

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My guest for Episode #509 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Ankit Patel, the founder of My Business Care Team, a BPO company providing services for optometrists, and co-founder with his wife Classic Vision Care, an optometry group in Atlanta. Episode page with transcript and more With a strong background in Lean methodology, Ankit has worked a…

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Trans Pageantry vs. Trans Nerdy ~ Pride Month Special Livestream (PART 2) EP 206 43:09

5h ago43:09

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Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. Breakfast With Tiffany Show Official Facebook Page ~ https://www.facebook.com/breakfastwithtiffanyshow Tiffany's Instagram Account ~ https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyrossdaleofficial/ For coaching sessions & programs with Tiffany, check out her official page ~ https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com Breakfast With …

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Don't Digitize the Suggestion Box -- Improve a Better Way with Kaizen and KaiNexus 3:06

5d ago3:06

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The blog post Digital transformation is about rethinking and reinventing with digital tools. For over 13 years, KaiNexus has moved beyond the outdated suggestion box model. Traditional suggestion boxes, whether paper or digital, often fail (or usually fail!–ideas get locked away, reviewed by a select few, and lead to frustration. We believe in dyna…

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Psychological Safety: Ensuring Every Voice is Heard, Not Necessarily Followed 3:32

1d ago3:32

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Blog post Psychological Safety means everybody gets their say, but it doesn't mean you get your way. Psychological Safety is an individual's belief, feeling, or perception that it's safe for them to speak up in a situation. When people are rewarded for speaking candidly, that leads to rigorous debate and better decisions. Psychological Safety doesn…

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Join Me on Friday for The Mistakes That Make Us: A Book Birthday Event 2:28

3d ago2:28

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The blog post The LinkedIn event My latest book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation, is turning one year old! Join me, along with my co-host Elisabeth Swan, for what we hope will be an engaging, insightful, and fun discussion about learning from mistakes. We'll be joined by special surprise guests who will s…

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Pride Conversations Virtual Livestream Special With Filipina Transgender Lesbian Veronica Litton (PART 1) EP 205 35:25

3d ago35:25

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Send us a Text Message. In this special Pride Virtual Livestream episode of the Breakfast with Tiffany Show, host Tiffany Rossdale, a Tokyo-based transformational lifestyle coach, brings together her soul sisters for an inspiring celebration of Pride Month. Joining Tiffany are Maki Gingoyon, a prominent transgender pageant queen and activist, and P…

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Join Me at the Michigan Lean Consortium Annual Conference in August! 2:00

7d ago2:00

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The Blog Post I'm excited to share my breakout session at the Michigan Lean Consortium Annual Conference! In this session, I dive into the critical role of Psychological Safety as a Foundation for Continuous Improvement. We explore how fostering an environment where team members feel safe to share ideas, take risks, and learn from mistakes can driv…

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Mistakes and Errors: A Circular Definition; Leadership Matters 6:25

8d ago6:25

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Blog post link When writing or speaking, I use the words “mistake” and “error” interchangeably. The definitions in some dictionaries are comically circular. Dictionary.com defines an error as: “a deviation from accuracy or correctness; a MISTAKE, as in action or speech.” It also defines a mistake as: “an ERROR in action, calculation, opinion, or ju…

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SPECIAL: Australian Open Stall Interviews 17:32

8d ago17:32

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This week's episode is a special release! Since we are Re-Living the Australian Open across our social media this week (@kaizenculture__) we thought it would be a good idea to share some love from the amazing people who came up to the stall and said a few words! Listen in to hear from the community, or better yet, see if you can hear yourself! Send…

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Psychological Safety in Lean Leadership: Insights from Mike Hoseus and Toyota’s Culture 1:00:51

9d ago1:00:51

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My guest for Episode #508 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mike Hoseus, Executive Director of the Center for Quality People and Organizations and President of Lean Culture Enterprises. Episode page with video, transcript, and more He supports organizations in their lean journey, focusing on leadership and cultural aspects of the lean transfor…

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How Can You Be A Better Ally To LGBT+ Community? Toastmasters International Pride Virtual Event (PART 2) EP 204 43:12

11d ago43:12

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Breakfast with Tiffany Show! In this second part of our enlightening conversation, Tiffany Rossdale, a Tokyo-based transformational lifestyle coach, continues her discussion with Celia Sandhya Daniels and Mana Tanaka. Both Celia and Mana share deeply personal stories and insights, diving into their cultur…

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Upcoming Shingo Webinar on Learning From Mistakes and Psychological Safety 10:59

12d ago10:59

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Blog post link I'm excited that the Shingo Institute asked me to present a webinar on June 18th. Click here to register for the webinar They've also published an article that I wrote: Psychological Safety: The Key to Effective Andon Cord Pulls and Continuous Improvement The webinar description: Join us for an engaging webinar as we explore the tran…

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The Pitfalls of Safety Bonuses in Lean Factories: A True Story 5:13

16d ago5:13

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Blog post I was talking recently with a trusted friend in the Lean community. He told me a story. It's certainly believable, even if it's second or third-hand to me. He had no reason to make up a story like this. A relative of his works in a U.S. factory. Yes, we still have factories here. I'll call this relative of my friend “Guy,” which is pronou…

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Psychological Safety vs. Psychological Comfort: Understanding the Distinction 5:11

14d ago5:11

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Blog post link The Big Picture: In the Lean community and beyond, some people mistakenly equate “psychological safety” with being comfortable all the time. This misconception can undermine the true essence of psychological safety in the workplace. Psychological safety is not about constant comfort or shielding managers from discomfort. Synthesizing…

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Embracing Creative Tensions: Wendy K. Smith on Both/And Thinking and Lean Leadership 53:39

16d ago53:39

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My guest for Episode #507 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Wendy K. Smith, co-author of the book Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems. She’s also one of the keynote speakers at this year's AME (Association for Manufacturing Excellence) annual conference. Episode page with video, transcript, and more E…

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How Can We Better Support The LGBTQ+ Community? Pride Month Virtual Event Special (PART 1) EP 203 39:04

17d ago39:04

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Breakfast with Tiffany Show, hosted by Tiffany Rossdale, a Tokyo-based transformational lifestyle coach! Each episode of this podcast delves deep into the inspiring journeys of individuals who have overcome significant challenges to achieve personal and professional success. The show explores their positive tr…

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Preview of the Future of People at Work Symposium 32:24

22d ago32:24

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In this live stream episode, host Mark Graban introduces a panel of experts discussing the upcoming Future of People at Work Symposium. The event is co-sponsored by nine organizations, including the Lean Enterprise Institute, GBMP Consulting Group, and the Shingo Institute. Panelists Josh Howell, Bruce Hamilton, and Ken Snyder share their perspecti…

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Preventing Surgical Errors: Effective Strategies Over Warning Signs in Operating Rooms 2:55

25d ago2:55

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The blog post IMAGE: A sign that reads "CAUTION: DON'T OPERATE ON THE WRONG SIDE" It's silly, right? I've never seen a sign like this in an operating room. And I'm not advocating for them. It's not the right approach for quality and patient safety. If warning signs actually prevented mistakes, and given that a vast majority of mistakes are caused b…

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Tim Hobbs: AME Keynote Speaker and Passionate Problem Solver 44:07

24d ago44:07

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My guest for Episode #506 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Tim Hobbs, the founder and president of Hobbs Technical Consulting. He is an author and an in-demand international keynote speaker, trainer and business consultant. He is currently working in the semiconductor industry as a director of digital transformation. Episode page with video, …

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Episode 10: European Championships Analysis, Good vs Bad Refereeing & Decisions Impacting Your Performance 48:45

24d ago48:45

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The European Championships has always been a statement event within the karate world. Even more so this year with the impact it had on the qualifications for the Team Event World Championships in Pamplona this year. We go through the unexpected results and some hot topics around certain decisions. Nathan, Jon and Mitch also go into how some rules c…

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Celebrating 100 Years of Shewhart’s Control Charts: A Century of Quality Management 5:31

24d ago5:31

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The blog post TODAY marks the centennial of one of the most significant innovations in quality management: the control chart. 🎂 🎉 🎆 In the early 1920s, Walter A. Shewhart, working at Bell Labs, recognized the need for a statistical method to monitor and control manufacturing processes. On May 16, 1924, Shewhart created the first “control chart,” a …

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More Visibility During London Pride Parade 2024 With Transgender Activist Rachel Reese (PART 2) - EP 202 32:44

24d ago32:44

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Send us a Text Message. In the second part of this episode of the Breakfast with Tiffany Show podcast, host Tiffany Rossdale engages in a meaningful conversation with Rachel Reese, a prominent advocate for trans rights in the UK. Tiffany and Rachel discuss the concept of "rainbow washing" by corporations during Pride Month, emphasizing the need for…

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LinkedIn Poll on Barriers to Speaking Up: Fear and Futility 3:09

28d ago3:09

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The blog post Research by Ethan Burris shows that the top two reasons employees choose to keep quiet in the workplace are: 1️⃣ Futility 2️⃣ Fear Fear of getting in trouble is a big problem. But there are also many workplaces where people say, quite literally, “I'm not afraid to speak up, it just isn't worth the effort.” That's the Futility Factor. …

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My New Mistake-Proofing Course for TKMG Academy: Available Now! 8:00

1M ago8:00

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This is cross-posted from my Lean Blog Audio podcast series. Episode page with links and more info⁠ I'm very happy to announce the release of my new ⁠Mistake-Proofing course⁠, available NOW through ⁠Karen Martin⁠ and ⁠TKMG Academy⁠. You can ⁠buy the course individually at TKMGAcademy.com⁠ for $129. Volume discounts are available for large teams or …

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My New Mistake-Proofing Course for TKMG Academy: Available Now! 6:20

1M ago6:20

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Episode page with links and more info I'm very happy to announce the release of my new Mistake-Proofing course, available NOW through Karen Martin and TKMG Academy. You can buy the course individually at TKMGAcademy.com for $129. Volume discounts are available for large teams or your entire workforce (for more information, email info@tkmgacademy.co…

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PRIDE Should Be More In Activism And Less In Corporate By UK Trans Activist Rachel Reese (PART 1) - EP 201 37:50

1M ago37:50

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another captivating episode of the Breakfast with Tiffany Show! Today, we have a truly inspiring guest whose work is making significant strides in the realm of trans and non-binary inclusion. In this episode, we are honored to have Rachel Reese, a seasoned facilitator and consultant dedicated to fostering trans an…

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Art Byrne: Lean from the CEO's Perspective, the Lean Turnaround Answer Book 50:35

1M ago50:35

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My guest for Episode #505 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Art Byrne, who was a guest back in Episode 158 about 12 years ago — we discussed his book The Lean Turnaround. Episode page with video, transcript, and more: https://leanblog.org/505 Today, we’re discussing his new book, The Lean Turnaround Answer Book, an edited compilation of his “A…

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Episode 9: Ally Lourensz YL 5th Place, Junior Worlds Team Announcement, What To Expect In Venice & New Senior WKF Rankings 44:26

1M ago44:26

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Ally Lourensz put on a stellar performance at the recent Youth League in A Coruna last week. The Australian team going to the Cadet, Junior & U21 World Championships in Venice, Italy has been announced and we want to highlight some of the young talent. We go through the team, talk about what is to be expected for everyone involved, and Mitch touche…

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T-Time Tuesdays "Celebrating 200th Episode Of Breakfast With Tiffany Show" - EP 200 58:01

1M ago58:01

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a milestone episode of the Breakfast with Tiffany Show! This week marks our 200th episode, and Tiffany Rossdale is celebrating in style with her dynamic co-hosts, Maki Gingoyon and Elin Fu. In this special Tea Time Tuesdays edition, Tiffany kicks off the show by sharing some profound reflections on personal growth…

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Do We Need Another Share in the See, Solve, Share Model of Continuous Improvement? 3:16

2M ago3:16

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Blog post I love Steve Spear‘s emphasis on a Toyota-based Lean model of: “See, Solve, Share” See problems, solve problems, and share what worked as countermeasures. That's the ideal, and it's powerful where it exists. At Toyota, and companies like it, there's an understanding that speaking up about problems leads to a constructive response from lea…

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LinkedIn Poll on Barriers to Speaking Up: Fear and Futility 2:38

2M ago2:38

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Blog post Research by Ethan Burris shows that the top two reasons employees choose to keep quiet in the workplace are: 1️⃣ Futility 2️⃣ Fear Fear of getting in trouble is a big problem. But there are also many workplaces where people say, quite literally, “I'm not afraid to speak up, it just isn't worth the effort.” That's the Futility Factor. Plea…

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Visibility vs. Invisibility By Henry Edward Tse Director Of Transgender Equality Hongkong (PART 2) - EP 199 43:23

2M ago43:23

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another exciting episode of the Breakfast with Tiffany Show podcast! In this compelling second part of our interview with Henry Edward Tse, a dedicated advocate for trans rights, we delve deeper into his courageous personal journey and his relentless fight for equality. Henry's advocacy work in Hong Kong is a test…

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Uncovering Root Causes: Beyond the Conference Room – The Lean Approach to Problem Solving 2:21

2M ago2:21

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The blog post You don't find the root cause of a problem in a conference room. OK, so we've gotten away from the whiteboard. Now what? You might not even KNOW the root cause by thinking and talking out where the work is actually being done. That's one of the most powerful lessons I've learned from former Toyota people I've been able to work with. -…

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Episode 21 - Leading With the Heart: Fostering Workplace Compassion 6:15

2M ago6:15

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Learn why leading with compassion is critical in the high-stakes world of international development and humanitarian assistance. Discover ways chiefs of party can foster supportive, human-centered workplaces through deep listening, validating emotions, kind gestures, compassionate policies, frequent check-ins, and more. When people feel cared for, …

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Episode 20 - A COP’s Blueprint for Impactful Communication 6:16

2M ago6:16

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“A COP’s Blueprint for Impactful Communications” is your strategic guide to mastering impactful communication in USAID projects. Donna Vincent Roa provides the blueprint to craft messages that resonate and drive action. This episode is essential for leaders looking to inspire, engage, and align their teams and stakeholders. Effective communication …

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