Best The Lean Berets Podcasts (2024)

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How to benefit from Zone 2 training 13:14

1M ago13:14

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Today we're talking about Zone 2 training. Zone 2 training is exercising at 60-70% of your maximum heart rate. For example, if you are 50 years old, you would subtract 50 from 220 to get a maximum heart rate of 170 beats per minute with 60-70% being 102-119 beats per minute. Benefits of Zone 2 training: Increases aerobic capacity Increases fat meta…

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Why Does Whey Protein Isolate Get So Much Attention? 10:27

2M ago10:27

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The main difference between whey concentrate and isolate is the processing. Whey protein isolate undergoes more processing in order to isolate the protein from whey. The processing to isolate the protein component of whey, clears out a lot of lactose, fats, immunoglobulins, vitamins and minerals. This is why a 20 gram serving of whey protein isolat…

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Inside the Routine of a Correction Officer turned CrossFit Master's Athlete | Interview with Dennis McTaggart 31:14

2M ago31:14

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From going to bed at 7:30pm to getting up at 4:00am, Dennis has had his sleep routine on lockdown for the last 30 years, but his fitness and eating habits were lacking. When fitness becomes a part of your daily routine, your quality of life drastically improves. Fifteen years ago Dennis did HIIT style workouts and ran his fair share of half maratho…

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Chasing the CF Games and snatching 225 lbs | Interview with 41 yr old CrossFit Master's Athlete Bradley Alcock 24:09

2M ago24:09

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"Action creates motivation" a quote from one of Bradley Alcock's favorite authors, Mark Manson and words he lives by. Bradley was on a team that went to the CF Games in 2016 and he competed as an individual a few years later in the 35-39 division. At 41, he is chasing after his dream of playng in the sandbox again with the fittest people in the wor…

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The Metabolic Benefits of Creatine 16:22

2M ago16:22

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Creatine is most often associated with strength and muscle mass, but what's often overlooked is its metabolic benefits. One of the hallmarks of healthy aging is efficiently getting sugar out of the blood and into the muscle cells for use or storage. This is also one of the processes that gets downgraded in the aging process. However, creatine can h…

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Fitness Tips and Inspo with CrossFit Master's Champion Cheryl Brost 32:12

4M ago32:12

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Today, I'm chatting with Cheryl Brost, a CrossFit Master's athlete who won the 50-54 division in 2023. She's qualified for the CrossFit Games 12x and competed in the Games 10x. She's experienced injuries and setbacks but has persevered and is fitter than ever at 52. In fact, she just recently had a PR in the workout, Grace. As she shares, anything …

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How this 67 yr old's fitness transformation is inspiring others to make fitness a habit 35:36

5M ago35:36

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In today's episode, we're talking to Tom Mulbeier. A 5x CrossFit Games Master's athlete who transformed his life through fitness. As he says, no matter what type of exercise you enjoy, "consistency is the key". In this interview, he shares his body stats from what they were 10 years ago to what they are today. He's a good example of how to age in r…

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How Ian is using fitness to live to 100 and leave a legacy 35:53

5M ago35:53

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On today's podcast, I'm talking to Ian Gerrish, a former bull rider, who now stays fit through cycling and CrossFit. He not only works 10+ hours/5 days a week and has a family, but finds time to make fitness a priority so that he can enjoy his grandkids and the great outdoors. ------------------- Start living your fittest life! Download the EF Fit …

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Wodapalooza Master's Champion, financial advisor, and former Green Beret shares his fitness and eating routine 32:19

5M ago32:19

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Today, I'm talking to Jim Carkner, a former Green Beret, husband, Dad, and financial advisor who found CrossFit when his pants let him know that he wasn't the fit beret that he used to be. He recently took 2nd at Wodapalooza in the Master's 50-54 division and is hoping to compete in the Master's division at the CrossFit Games. He shares not only ab…

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Supplement Strategies for Recovery Part 2 10:01

5M ago10:01

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In today's episode we're discussing supplemental nutrition strategies to enhance recovery, so you can get the most out of each workout. Specifically, we're talking about Goat Whey and Optimal Aminos, what the benefits are and when to take them. We want to be able to train at our highest level possible and continue to perform when we walk out of the…

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Supplement Strategies for Recovery Part 1 9:02

5M ago9:02

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In today's episode we're discussing supplemental nutrition strategies to enhance recovery, so you can get the most out of each workout. We want to be able to train at our highest level possible and continue to perform when we walk out of the gym. ------------------- Start living your fittest life! Download the EF Fit Guide ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://go.elitefu…

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One example of How to Create Value as a Manager 35:33

6M ago35:33

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In this episode, we discuss how to create value by upgrading the reasonable expectations of the work activities. Knowing how to upgrade reasonable expectations is critical in creating value in your team and organization. Thank you for listening and go ahead and join our community. Join our community here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas…

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CrossFit at 60+ with Master's Athlete Stephen Angove 16:05

6M ago16:05

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In today's episode, I sit down with my 69 yr old Dad and chat about all things CrossFit. We discuss how he got into CrossFit in his late 50's and even competed in the CrossFit Games as a Master's athlete 5x. ------------------- Start living your fittest life! Download the EF Fit Guide ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://go.elitefuel.net/fitguide Products 🐐 Goat Whey Pr…

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You are leaving opportunity of the table! Here's how ! 30:00

7M ago30:00

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Embark on a transformative journey with host Rafael Castillo in this episode of the Better Boss Podcast, where we delve into the heart of management training guided by the mission and vision of at BetterBoss.org. At the forefront of our mission is the commitment to reshape management paradigms through accessible and impactful training. Uncover the …

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What to do if I am a New Manager? 29:59

7M ago29:59

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Many managers often confuse the act of setting expectations with merely instructing employees on what to do, and these are fundamentally different approaches. The essence of successful expectation-setting, whether with an individual or a team, lies in achieving immediate agreement, rooted in the belief that what is being conveyed is valuable. Trust…

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Creatine: When and How It Should Be Taken 15:54

8M ago15:54

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In today's episode, we're talking about when and how to take Creatine. If you want to build muscle strength, recover faster from workouts, become more resistant to both physical and mental fatigue, then you may want to consider Creatine. What Can You Mix Creatine With? How Much Should You Take? Do You Need To Do A Loading Phase Of Creatine? What Ti…

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Staying in the Gym and Avoiding Injuries 26:07

10M ago26:07

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I think across the board there are things we can do to help ourselves or if you are a coach or trainer, your 40+ athletes. For starters, it is really important to set goals. Make sure these athletes can see where they are, where they are going and when they get to their goal be sure to look back and remind them of the gains they have made. Rarely d…

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5 Tips to Maximize Performance After 40 9:28

10M ago9:28

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In today's episode, we'll dive deeper into sleep (the best growth hormone), how improvising our workouts builds adaptation, why food is information, the necessity of accountability, and the details that can make all of the difference. ------------------- Start living your fittest life! Download the EF Fit Guide ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://go.elitefuel.net/fitgu…

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Strength Training and Immunity 19:46

11M ago19:46

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In this week's episode of the The 40+ Athlete, I'm talking about Strength Training and the Immune System. As we head into the fall season, there may be a few more sniffles around you, but you don't have to succumb to them. You can maintain a strong immune system with your food inputs and exercise output. Strength training supports the immune system…

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Whey Protein Concentrate or Whey Protein Isolate? 15:30

11M ago15:30

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in today's episode we are talking about the benefits of whey protein concentrate. The reason most people use whey protein isolate over whey protein concentrate is that there is more protein in the isolate vs the concentrate. Other than that, isolates, because of the heavy processing really are isolated from so many of the health benefits that come …

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Hydration | Benefits, Potential Pitfalls, and Strategies for the 40+ Athlete 18:44

11M ago18:44

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In today's episode, we're talking about the importance and beneftis of hydration especially for aging athletes. Without proper hydration blood flow to all muscles whether it's your quadriceps or heart muscle can be compromised, making your ability to perform less-than-optimal. Hydration can become more challenging as we age, making it essential to …

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Strength Training and Full Range of Motion 14:17

12M ago14:17

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In today's episode, we're talking about the importance of strong bones and strong muscle and why we want to engage in full range of motion exercises. Maintaining bone strength and joint mobility is the foundation of an active life. This is why I promote full range of motion exercises when doing strength training. The greater the range of motion, th…

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Creatine: Why and How it Helps 17:47

12M ago17:47

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In today's episode, we are discussing the many and ever growing benefits of creatine supplementation for adults over 40 years of age. If you are in this category, which I am, maintaining physical and cognitive vitality becomes increasingly important. Creatine is an intriguing supplement that has been studied extensively for its potential benefits n…

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Creatine: Clearing up the confusion 14:42

12M ago14:42

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In today's episode, we're talking about creatine and some of the misconceptions surrounding it. You'll also find out why you may want to take it and how much to take. Read more about how Creatine why and how it works here - https://elitefuel.net/blogs/news/creatine-protein-powder-clearing-up-the-confusion Sign-up to be notified when our Creatine pr…

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Sam Kwant's Take on the CrossFit Games 15:26

1y ago15:26

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Today, I'm talking to Sam Kwant and how he's feeling going into the CrossFit Games. In case you aren't familiar with Sam's CrossFit journey, he got into CrossFit in 2014 and is a five-time Games athlete competing in the 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2022 CrossFit Games. He came in 2nd at the 2020 Games, making him the Fittest Dad On Earth and 2nd Fit…

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Essential Amino Acids vs BCAA's 14:59

1y ago14:59

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Today's episode is from a mini-teaching I did on amino acids for our Elite Fuel ambassadors. You'll learn aobut the difference between essential amino acids and branch chain amino acids. With essential amino acids, you can get consistent results with recovery and maintaining the stimulus of protein synthesis to build and repair tissues. Goat Whey, …

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How Elite Fuel Started and How You Can Make Gains in Your Life 11:33

1y ago11:33

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Elite Fuel is a story about relationships. The Elite Fuel story is one of relationships, supporting one another, and cutting zero corners. If you have a dream or aspiration, consider your relationships. Go ask questions of people in your life, you'll likely be shocked at the connections that are available, especially when you start looking for them…

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“Doc” John Sullivan (RIP)

3y ago

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John Sullivan, DC PUSH BUTTON @ BOTTOM OF PAGE TO PLAY SHOW! I just heard my dear friend through fitness and health–Dr. John Sullivan passed away a couple of weeks ago… which is cause for some pause and reflection… I met “Doc” John through the RKC Kettlebell certifications, and we became fast friends. This show was from November 2011. It was one of…

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FREEDOM (For What)

3+ y ago

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PUSH BUTTON @ BOTTOM OF PAGE TO PLAY SHOW! Michael Campi joins me again as we discuss the definitions, history, and responsibilities of this thing we call “Freedom.” “Better starve free than be a fat slave.” -AESOP, “The Dog and the Wolf”, Fables (6th c. B.C.?) References & Recommended Reading: “What Price Freedom?” by Dave Pollard “Why Freedom Bec…

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FROM BAD TO WORSE-THE HISTORY OF VIOLENCE

3+ y ago

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DISCLAIMER: This show discusses graphic and specific violent details of American slavery, the US Civil War, the Nazi Holocaust, 1960s race riots, as well as warnings from Russian and Turkish takeovers. Our objective is to prevent these parts of history from repeating and to come up with more positive options for improving the human condition. We li…

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Revolt Against Mechanism

3+ y ago

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“We shall perish by the very instruments prepared for our happiness.” -Horace Mann, American Educational Reformer (1796-1859) In our time of glorifying and prioritizing “the machine” which is symbolic of technology, maybe we should hit the pause button a moment to consider the historical concerns and warnings about technology in relation to our hum…

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COVID CHAOS

3+ y ago

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It’s November 17, 2020, and things are getting quite chaotic with all things COVID. We dive into the problems of finding valid information and trustworthy sources and the importance of reading what you can then stepping away with your own damn common sense to figure it out. We disagreed on this show on more than one occasion which is productive to …

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Rational Eyes-Left, Right, Front & Center!

3+ y ago

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Our show today does NOT prioritize fitness or nutrition. In view of the times we are living in, we are jumping into cultural health and a more overall health focus for a while. We will still address fitness and all things health–but it needs to be related to our overall cultural elevation. PUSH BUTTON @ BOTTOM OF PAGE TO PLAY SHOW! Michael Campi jo…

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Ground Zero-PE Starts @ Home with Enid Whittaker

3+ y ago

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By Bonnie Prudden (1975) October 2020. I’ve been getting more questions about what to do for PE @ home because of the COVID-19 restrictions and remote learning requirements, so I had veteran physical educator Enid Whittaker return for another show. Enid worked alongside American fitness legend Bonnie Prudden for over 40 years teaching quality physi…

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“The Hands & Brain of Education” with Angelique Chaverri

4y ago

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“The Coordinated Classroom” by Darell Harmon (1949) PUSH BUTTON @ BOTTOM OF PAGE TO PLAY “PODCAST” SHOW! Welcome to an AMAZING show concerning education challenges and solutions! Please join me and special education teacher Angelique Chaverri, M.S.Ed. in a fascinating discussion concerning several educational challenges along with several important…

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“A Little Bit of Salt and Pepper”

4y ago

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Jim Lynch & Willie Lanier “Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro Linebackers Willie Lanier and Jim Lynch overlooked racial tensions to become great players and great friends.” PUSH BUTTON @ BOTTOM OF PAGE TO PLAY “PODCAST” SHOW! “A Little Bit of Salt and Pepper” was an article published in a 1972 booklet by the National Varsity Called entitled, “Conditioning …

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Interview with Calvin L. Williams CEO and Founder of Impruver.com , Continuous Improvement Coach, and Speaker - Episode 0010 46:37

4y ago46:37

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In this podcast we talk to CEO and Founder of Impruver.com Calvin L. Williams. We talk about his humble beginnings , his unannounced passion in sports, and how he got stared on his entrepreneurial journey leading to Impruver.com. There are many gold nuggets int his episode that you can take back and apply. Listen in to the wealth of knowledge and i…

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“Public Health-Public Lives” (Sarah Baron, MPH, EdD)

4+ y ago

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PUSH BUTTON @ BOTTOM OF PAGE TO PLAY “PODCAST” SHOW! APRIL 6, 2020 UPDATE: Since we recorded this podcast in late March 2020, there has been a change regarding face coverings. One of my key questions during the podcast was “to mask or not mask.” At the time, masks were not being recommended. Rationally speaking, I found it difficult to believe that…

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“Family Fitness” with Enid Whittaker

4+ y ago

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By Bonnie Prudden (1975) March 20, 2020 is a good time to learn about family fitness at home, so I reached out to someone who knows more about this than anyone else I know–Enid Whittaker. Enid worked alongside American fitness legend Bonnie Prudden for over 40 years teaching quality physical education and movement all over the world. She’s a wealth…

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“Philosophy of Training & Preparation” (Eric Kenyon & Ron Jones)

4+ y ago

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Ron Jones & Eric Kenyon My good friend and strength coach “GO TO” pro Eric Kenyon joins me again to reflect on our philosophy of fitness conditioning and “mind conditioning” to prepare, not exclusively for the coronavirus or any other particular emergency–but rather, to prepare for LIFE. Whatever life brings, being fit and healthy surely will not d…

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Interview with Sam MacPherson - Green Beret Officer / Founder of The Lean Leadership Academy - Episode 009 24:40

4+ y ago24:40

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In this Episode we talk to Mr. Sam MacPherson the founder of The Lean Leadership Academy and how leadership plays a critical part in moving your culture into a more lean centric organization. Sam has a wealth of knowledge and truly understands from a strategic standpoint what it takes to change a culture. Listen in and take the golden nuggets of in…

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Legacy of Nash-Health, PE, & Outdoor Recreation (Rod Nash & Ron Jones)

4+ y ago

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Dr. JB Nash & Wife Emma Nash “Skill work lays the basis for thinking–the hands are the eyes of the brain. Sometimes we have to muscle in on the mind.” -JB Nash Dr. Jay Bryan Nash (1886-1965) was cited by physical education scholars as one of the top physical educators of the 20th century. Overall, I call him THE most important. In my opinion as som…

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EXPECT PE! (Jeff Crouch & Ron Jones)

4+ y ago

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Lt. Col. Jeff Crouch (1962-2014) If I had to name one individual responsible for steering me back into PE with an awareness that America had a huge problem in physical education, it would undoubtedly be Lt. Col. Jeff Crouch. Jeff contacted me years ago asking me to help with PE. He was concerned as a US Army officer and American citizen about our l…

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HardCore 360 Gym & Dr. Rusty Smith (FEB 2009)

4+ y ago

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Dr. Rusty Smith, Santa Barbara This was my very first podcast show for The Lean Berets back in February 2009. This show was one of many that got hacked out a few years ago, so I’m in the process of reloading and resharing. This very first show has a lot to say in view of the global events today on Monday, March 16th in reference to the global pande…

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Episode 008: Interview with Shane Wentz CEO of A Change in Latitude Consulting 41:56

4+ y ago41:56

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In this Episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Shane Wentz CEO of A Change of Latitude Consulting. He talks about how he got started in Continuous Improvement and what drove his passion in his field. He also talks about the biggest challenges this field faces and what you can do to make a difference in the Continuous Improvement field. Th…

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Episode 007: Interview with Andrew Lenti - Managing Director and Co-founder of TOPP. 28:16

4+ y ago28:16

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In this episode we talk shop with Mr. Andrew Lenti the Managing Director and Co-Founder of TOPP Tactical Intelligence y and how his organization provides value by building the software infrastructure so that can focus on your organizations' performance. Andrew talks to us about his back ground, what sparked his interest in Continuous Improvement, a…

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Episode 6: Interview with Paul Glenn from Sliding Paradigms 37:01

4+ y ago37:01

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In this episode we speak with the owner of Sliding Paradigms Mr. Paul Glenn. Paul is a passionate professional fighting the good fight in the pursuit of Continuous Improvement . We talk about his humble beginning in CI and how a single "raising of the hand" got him into this game. He gives insight on Kaizen / CI, why organizations resist CI, and wh…

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Episode 005: Why Continuous improvement does not stick ! 13:44

4+ y ago13:44

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We make all the preparations to plan and execute CI but something down the line it fails to stick within the culture . Lean why ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterboss/message

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Episode 004: Why Dally Huddle meetings are key to Employee Engagement. 13:10

4+ y ago13:10

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Many managers often confuse the act of setting expectations with merely instructing employees on what to do, and these are fundamentally different approaches. The essence of successful expectation-setting, whether with an individual or a team, lies in achieving immediate agreement, rooted in the belief that what is being conveyed is valuable. Trust…

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Episode 003: Get louder when doing the right thing 5:52

5y ago5:52

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Many managers often confuse the act of setting expectations with merely instructing employees on what to do, and these are fundamentally different approaches. The essence of successful expectation-setting, whether with an individual or a team, lies in achieving immediate agreement, rooted in the belief that what is being conveyed is valuable. Trust…

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