Podcasts about Kaizen

Narcissism is everywhere in today's conversation. Labeled, analyzed, and often condemned. But what if it isn't simply dysfunction… what if it's protection? What if the traits we judge most harshly were once necessary for survival? And when we look at powerful figures like Donald Trump, are we seeing pathology... or the long shadow of early adaptation? In this episode of the Align Podcast, Dr. Gabor Maté unpacks how childhood experiences shape identity, behavior, and health, revealing how trauma lives in the body and drives much of what we call personality. This conversation opens a deeper lens on healing, connection, and what it really means to come back to yourself. EPISODE #586 IS SPONSORED BY:

What You'll Learn in This Episode:In this episode of the Lean Solutions Podcast, Patrick Adams and Shayne Daughenbaugh sit down with Lean expert Darren Walsh to uncover why most Lean transformations stall, and what leaders must do to accelerate real business transformation.With more than 25 years of experience working with world-class organizations, Darren explains why many companies struggle with continuous improvement despite investing heavily in Lean tools like Kaizen and value stream mapping. The problem isn't the tools; it's the leadership mindset, flawed improvement strategies, and a focus on efficiency instead of value flow.The conversation explores how daily management systems, visual management, leadership routines, and better problem-solving can dramatically accelerate Lean results. Darren also shares practical strategies leaders can use to ensure teams work on the right problems, remove organizational blockers, and build sustainable continuous improvement habits.If your Lean initiative feels stuck, this episode reveals the leadership shifts needed to unlock faster transformation and lasting operational excellence.Key Takeaways:1. Most Lean transformations fail because leaders focus on efficiency instead of value flow2. Delegating improvement kills continuous improvement3. Daily management is the foundation of Lean success4. Most teams are solving the wrong problemsLinks:Lean Solutions 2026 SummitLean Solutions WebsiteClick Here for Darren Walsh's LinkedInhttps://www.makingleanwork.org/

Hey Clutterbugs! Let's stop making piles and use tiny 1% changes to organize our homes without overwhelm. In this podcast, we're using Japanese organizing ideas (Kaizen, 5S, Wabi-Sabi, “Mottainai”) to declutter, build simple systems, and keep the house tidy longer. And we're doing this together (not in a “make 47 piles and cry about it for 60 days” way). This is a mini‑challenge episode where you make tiny micro improvements while you listen . . . and end the podcast feeling weirdly proud of yourself.We're talking:Kaizen: small steps that actually add up (especially for ADHD brains)Why pulling everything out is a trap (and what to do instead)The “don't go on Amazon for bins” rule (you know who you are)The 5S system (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) — Toyota vibes, but for your houseMottainai (“what a waste”): the guilt-free decluttering mindset shiftWabi-Sabi organizing: good‑enough systems that are easy to maintainLet's get to it! Want to get organized? Learn 6-Step The Clutterbug Method: https://clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/Clutterbug-Method You can find more Clutterbug content here: Main YouTube Channel: @Clutterbug Website: http://www.clutterbug.me TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutterbug_me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutterbug_me/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Clutterbug.Me/ #clutterbug #podcast #adhdorganization #adhdhome #kaizen #homeorganization #decluttering #homehacks #cleaningmotivation #habitsthatchangeyourlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing teams measure campaigns but miss the bigger picture of systematic effectiveness. Sorin Patilinet, Global Marketing Effectiveness Executive at PepsiCo, bridges engineering precision with marketing creativity to build scalable measurement systems that actually drive business growth. He reveals the Kaizen principle for iterative testing that changes one variable at a time, explains why ad wear-out is a marketer myth that wastes budgets, and shares how to align entire organizations around a single effectiveness metric that connects every decision to measurable outcomes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this new episode One Vision podcast, Theodora Lau welcomes back Christopher Mims, Technology Columnist for the Wall Street Journal, to discuss his 2026 book “How to AI,” a practical guide aimed at the 90% who aren't early adopters. They discuss the book's “24 Laws of AI”, the evolving role of AI in the workplace, and how to prepare for the new future (without the hype). Who will win the AI race? And what might Christopher be writing about next year? Stay till the end of the conversation for the hint … and it is not what you'd expect! You can order a copy of Mims' new book, “How to AI”, on bookshop.org and Amazon. And you can find my recent review of the book here on LinkedIn. #AI #FutureOfWork #Agents #Automation 00:00 Welcome 01:46 Why This AI Book04:13 Durable AI Principles06:22 Competition between Firms08:58 Agents as Assembly Robots14:43 Trust and Delegation Lines16:37 Kaizen and How the Principle Applies24:05 Key TakeawaysHot take: “ We're in this early DIY phase of AI.”Hot take: “It's just as important to figure out what AI can't do for you as it is to figure out what it can do … The opportunity cost for pursuing AI for the wrong types of tasks is bigger than ever.” Keywords AI, generative AI, future of work, automation, trustMore about our guest Christopher Mims is a tech columnist for the Wall Street Journal, where he covers AI, technology, and their implications on society. His latest book, "How to AI," breaks down complex concepts into actionable insights, making AI accessible to everyone. Mims has interviewed experts across various fields, providing a comprehensive view of how AI is being integrated into different sectors.

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Self-care isn't selfish. Leadership expert Hannah Knowles explains why taking care of yourself first might be the most powerful leadership decision you can make.In this International Women's Day episode of UNSCRIPTED, Hannah Knowles joins host Sarah Nicastro to discuss self-care, women in leadership, resilience, and navigating change in today's workplace.Hannah Knowles is a keynote speaker at Art of Brilliance, a wellbeing training company focused on helping individuals and teams move from surviving to thriving. She is also the coauthor of Love Notes, a collection of reflections and insights about what gives our lives meaning: love.She explains:Why self-care isn't selfish and makes you a better leaderThe “Give to Gain” paradox and why prioritising yourself benefits othersWhy consistency beats intensity when building habitsHow noticing “glimmers” can shift your mindset and wellbeingThe Kaizen approach to creating meaningful change through small stepsWhy leaders should focus on what they can control during uncertaintyHow vulnerability and honesty build stronger teamsWhy perspective shapes how people respond to changeThe leadership power of saying “I'll go first”Why celebrating progress matters more than chasing perfectionFollow along:00:00 Intro01:00 Meet Hannah Knowles and the Art of Brilliance mission04:00 Why self-care shouldn't feel selfish07:30 Consistency beats intensity when building habits10:45 Why women often struggle to prioritise themselves15:10 The concept of “glimmers” and finding everyday joy19:30 The Kaizen mindset and the power of small steps24:30 Eat, move, sleep, relationships — the foundations of wellbeing29:00 Why perspective shapes how we respond to change34:20 Leading through uncertainty and supporting teams39:30 Why vulnerability is a leadership strength45:00 The “I'll go first” leadership mindset50:30 Celebrating progress instead of perfectionFollow Sarah Nicastro on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhowland/Subscribe to The Insider Newsletter:https://www.futureoffieldservice.com/the-insider/Follow Future of Field Service on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-of-field-service/Learn more about the UNSCRIPTED podcast:https://futureoffieldservice.com

Registration is now OPEN for the November 2026 cohort of my Japan Leadership Experience: https://kbjanderson.com/japantrip/What changes when leaders stop learning alone—and start learning together?Leadership development often focuses on individual insight: reading, listening, reflecting. But some of the most meaningful shifts in leadership don't happen that way.They happen when leadership teams go see, ask questions, and reflect together.That shared experience becomes a catalyst—aligning leaders around a new way of seeing their organization, supporting one another in practicing new behaviors, and driving lasting transformation.In this episode of Chain of Learning, you'll learn why immersive experiences can transform how leadership teams align, learn, and develop—and why learning in context often leads to change that lasts.Drawing on examples from my Japan Leadership Experience, we look at what happens when leadership teams step away from the day-to-day pressures of their roles and create space to learn and reflect in new ways.Shared experiences give leadership teams something powerful: a common reference point for how they want to lead and improve—accelerating organizational transformation.In this episode, we explore how to:Shift from learning as an individual activity to learning as a leadership team practiceCreate alignment by seeing and reflecting on the same thingsMove from “What did I learn?” to “What are we seeing differently?”Turn shared insights into new leadership behaviors back at workUnderstand why immersion and context matter when developing people-centered leadershipIMPORTANT LINKS:Full episode show notes with links to other podcast episodes and resources: ChainOfLearning.com/67 Check out my website for resources and ways to work with me KBJAnderson.comFollow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kbjandersonDownload my free KATALYST™ Change Leader Self-Assessment: KBJAnderson.com/katalyst Learn more about my Japan Leadership Experience: kbjanderson.com/japantripRELATED EPISODES:Episode 25 | Getting Results Through the Power of Serious Leadership with Kecia Kelly and Amy ChaumetonEpisode 20 | How to Coach Executives and Influence Change with Brad ToussaintEpisode 48 | Make Leadership Meaningful: From Tools to Purposeful Impact with Josef ProcházkaEpisode 67 | Why Lifelong Learning Is the Foundation of Influence (and Can Limit Your Impact)Episode 4 | Leading for Impact: The Power of Being Over DoingEpisode 17 | Leading Change from the Middle with Pennie SaumTIMESTAMPS FOR THIS EPISODE:1:30 The gap between inspiration and the system you return to2:46  Three conditions that most leadership development is missing.4:13 The fundamental difference when others are learning beside you vs. learning alone4:47 How Jim, Healthcare COO,  accelerated transformation by inviting his team on the Japan Leadership Experience6:49 Transformations that past Japan Leadership Experience have experienced in accelerated learning and sustaining excellence in their organization10:34 Unlocking shoshin - the beginner's mind - through immersive experiences12:04 The benefits of observing Japan employees and companies in person14:22 The depth of connection that forms when you learn together16:43 Why shared learning is important for leaders to make changes that sticks18:55 The cultural impact of the Japan Leadership Experience21:31 The deepest leadership changes that come from shared learning and shared leadership Registration is now OPEN for the November 2026 cohort of my Japan Leadership Experience: https://kbjanderson.com/japantrip/

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Welcome to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I'm your host, Cole Strandberg.   Today we're talking about a piece of the collision ecosystem that impacts safety, cycle time, customer experience, and revenue — glass repair and training — with a guest who's become one of the brightest leaders in that space. Joining us is Shauna Davis, President and Founder of Kaizen Glass Solutions. Shauna came into collision through tooling and training for glass work, recognized a critical gap in how technicians were being prepared for today's tech-intensive vehicles, and built a business on continuous improvement — that's what Kaizen means — to train collision centers and elevate glass repair as a strategic capability.   We'll explore Shauna's story, why the industry has a training shortage around glass, how that intersects with ADAS and calibration, and how operators can think about glass work as a real part of their business moving forward. Let's dive in.   Connect with Shauna: Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-davis-91808b24/ Email: shauna@kaizenglasssolutions.com https://www.kaizenglasssolutions.com/

In this episode, we discuss Kaizen, the Japanese philosophy advocating for taking tiny steps to achieve big results. We'll identify the manufacturing origins of this philosophy, outline some areas to add and subtract, and outline how to make these small changes stick. Along the way, we'll explore Aurelius and a verse from Ecclesiastes.

Part 2 of 2 | Continued from: Continuous Improvement Leadership: Women's Career Guide 2026Executive SummaryWomen leaders continuous improvement culture succeeds or fails based on one variable: the leader's personal commitment. Olaf Boettger's 27-year framework reveals the CEO's 90-day launch plan, two fatal CI mistakes, women's natural CI advantage, and the 10-minute personal Kaizen practice that compounds career results starting today.Quick Takeaways70% of CI initiatives fail — almost always due to leader behavior, not methodology (Olaf Boettger, 27 years P&G/Danaher)Women leaders continuous improvement culture succeeds because women's natural humility and collaborative style align with CI requirementsThe CEO's first 90 days: Gemba ? Top-10 Problem List ? 5 Whys ? Impact-Effort Matrix ? Daily HuddlesPersonal Kaizen takes less than 10 minutes per day and starts compounding career results immediatelyLaid-off women can apply CI directly to job search — turning a demoralizing process into a systematic, controllable oneIn Part 1 of this conversation, Olaf Boettger revealed the foundations of women leaders continuous improvement culture — Kaizen philosophy, Gemba principles, and the three capabilities that make it work: courage, humility, and discipline. But knowing the philosophy is not the same as executing it.Most organizations have heard of Kaizen. Most have tried it. Most have failed.According to Olaf, who spent 27 years at Procter & Gamble and Danaher mastering this system, the failure is rarely about the methodology. It is almost always about the leader.In Part 2 of our Women's Leadership Success Podcast interview, Olaf reveals exactly what a successful women leaders continuous improvement culture launch looks like — the CEO's first 90 days, the two fatal mistakes that kill every initiative, why women bring a genuinely underappreciated competitive advantage to this work, and the personal Kaizen practice that takes less than 10 minutes a day and starts compounding results immediately.As an executive coach with over 30 years of experience (MA, MFT, PCC) and host of a podcast ranked in the top 1.5% globally with over 750,000 downloads, I have seen this framework transform the careers of women who stopped waiting to be recognized and started building systems that made them impossible to overlook. Building a women leaders continuous improvement culture is not only a leadership strategy — it is a career survival strategy in 2026.Ready to make yourself the standout candidate in 2026's competitive market?Download our FREE Leadership Branding Blueprint Accelerator and discover:The exact 5-step system to position yourself as indispensable (not just competent)How to document CI results in a format that gets you promoted 3x fasterThe personal achievement tracker that turns invisible work into visible impactScripts for self-advocacy conversations that feel natural, not pushyDOWNLOAD FREE — womensleadershipsuccess.com/blueprintThe CEO's First 90 Days: Your Continuous Improvement Culture Launch PlanIf you are stepping into a new leadership role — or finally ready to build a women leaders continuous improvement culture in your existing organization — the first 90 days set everything. Olaf's approach is structured around a deceptively simple insight: the problems you can solve are already visible if you are willing to go look at them.Step 1: Go to Gemba — The Real Place (Days 1–30)Gemba is the Japanese term for the real place — where the work actually happens. For a CEO or senior leader, Gemba might mean riding along with a salesperson, observing operations on a floor, sitting with engineers reviewing prototypes, or speaking directly with customers about how they use your product.This is not a listening tour. It is a fact-gathering mission. The gap between what leadership believes is happening and what is actually happening is, in most organizations, enormous. The only way to close that gap is to go see for yourself.For women building a women leaders continuous improvement culture, this Gemba-first approach is especially powerful: it signals humility and curiosity before authority — the exact combination that earns trust fast in new organizations.Step 2: Build Your Top-10 Problem List (Days 15–30)After Gemba, the next move is prioritization. A former Danaher colleague of Olaf's — who became CEO of a large Anglo-American corporation — used exactly this method: he created a numbered top-10 problem list and began working through it methodically with his teams.The discipline here is critical. You are not solving all problems. You are sequencing them. Problem 1 gets your full attention and resources until it is resolved. Then Problem 2. Then Problem 3. This focus prevents the scattered, multi-initiative paralysis that kills most CI attempts before they produce results.Step 3: Apply the 5 Whys to Find Root Causes (Days 20–60)Once you have your prioritized list, the next step is diagnosis. Olaf uses the 5 Whys — a Toyota-originated technique where you ask 'why does this problem exist?' and then ask 'why?' to each answer, five levels deep. By the fifth 'why,' you are nearly always at the systemic root cause rather than a surface symptom.The difference is critical. Treating symptoms produces temporary fixes. Addressing root causes produces permanent improvement. This is why organizations that chase the first obvious solution — like a $50 million ERP system — often spend enormous resources only to discover the original problem persists.Step 4: Use the Impact-Effort Matrix to Sequence Solutions (Days 30–60)Not all solutions are equal. Olaf teaches leaders to categorize every potential solution across two dimensions: impact (does it actually solve the problem?) and effort (how much time, money, and energy does it require?).Solution CategoryPriority Action? High Impact + Low EffortDo these FIRST — quick wins that build momentum and credibility? High Impact + High EffortPlan carefully — these are your strategic projects? Low Impact + Low EffortDo only if capacity allows — don't let these consume bandwidth? Low Impact + High EffortEliminate — these drain your CI culture before it startsStep 5: Run Daily Red/Green Huddles as Your Standard Management Meeting (Days 1–90)As described in Part 1, the 15-minute daily red/green huddle is not a CI activity added on top of normal business. It IS the management meeting. Red means a problem is identified and being addressed. Green means performance is on track. Run without exception every day, it signals that the improvement culture is real — not a program that fades at the next crisis.What Your Organization Sees by Day 90When you execute this plan, three things happen simultaneously: your team sees you are committed enough to observe their actual work; they see the organization's most painful problems being addressed systematically; and they begin to internalize what a good solution looks like. This is how women leaders continuous improvement culture takes root — through behavior modeling, not value announcements.The 2 Fatal Mistakes That Kill Continuous Improvement InitiativesOlaf estimates there is a graveyard of failed CI initiatives in nearly every large organization. The causes are almost never about the methodology. Here are the two patterns he sees repeatedly — and what women leaders can do differently.Fatal Mistake #1: The Leader Who Wants Results Without ChangingIn German, there is a phrase for this: 'Wash my fur, but don't make me wet.' The leader wants the outcomes of CI — better numbers, more efficient teams, fewer crises — but is unwilling to personally change how they operate. They hire consultants, launch programs, run trainings. And then they return to their previous behavior.This is fatal because culture follows behavior, not announcements. If the CEO does not go to Gemba, the SVP will not go to Gemba. If the SVP does not go, the VP will not go. By the time the directive reaches managers who are supposed to implement CI, it has been diluted into a program that nobody owns.For women leaders specifically: the antidote is your natural advantage — the willingness to be publicly humble, to admit what you do not know, and to go see before you decide. A women leaders continuous improvement culture that the top leader personally models is one that spreads without a mandate.Fatal Mistake #2: Treating CI as a Separate ActivityThe second pattern is more subtle but equally deadly: organizations that run CI as a parallel track alongside their 'normal' business. Friday afternoon training. Quarterly workshops. A dedicated CI team that other leaders do not engage with.This is the wrong model entirely. At Toyota, Danaher, GE, and every organization where CI works long-term, continuous improvement is not something you do in addition to running the business. It IS how you run the business. The 15-minute daily red/green huddle is not a CI activity — it is the operational meeting. The improvement system and the management system are the same system.The practical implication: if your organization has a CI initiative that exists separately from how work is actually managed, advocate for integrating the two. That single structural change will determine whether your women leaders continuous improvement culture produces lasting results or joins the graveyard.Why Women Leaders Build Continuous Improvement Culture BetterOne of the most powerful moments in our conversation came when I asked Olaf directly: do women bring unique strengths to continuous improvement culture?His answer was unequivocal — and grounded in 27 years of observing what actually works in organizations around the world."There is a lot less ego involved in a lot of women I've worked with. And if we look at the three capabilities for successful continuous improvement — courage, humility, and discipline — I've seen women bring more to the table, especially on the humility side. Being more open to say: let's bring others in,

An airhacks.fm conversation with Daniel Terhorst-North (@tastapod.com) about: first computer experience with the ZX81 and its 1K memory, the 1K chess game on ZX81, the ZX Spectrum with 16K and later 48K memory, the Amstrad 128K, typing in game listings from computer magazines, Dan's brother John hacking ZX spectrum games using a hardware freeze device and memory peeking/poking, cracking game encryption and copy protection on 8-bit tape cassette games, the arms race between game publishers and hackers, cracking the Star Wars game security before its release, ZX Spectrum fan sites and retro gaming communities, classic games including 3D Monster Maze and Manic Miner and Jet Set Willy, sprite graphics innovation on the Z80 chip, first internship at Domark publishing Empire Strikes Back on ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, second internship at IBM Hursley Park working on CICS in PL/1 and Rexx, the contrast between casual game studio culture and IBM corporate culture in the 1980s, IBM's role as a founding partner of J2EE Enterprise Java, JMS wrapping MQ Series, the reliability of MQ Series compared to later messaging technologies, finding and reporting a concurrency bug in MQ Series with JUnit tests and IBM's rapid response with an emergency patch, IBM alphaWorks portal and experimental technologies, IBM Aglets mobile Java agent framework compared to modern A2A agent protocols, Jini and JavaSpaces from Sun Microsystems with leasing and self-healing, JXTA peer-to-peer technology, IBM Jikes Compiler performance compared to javac, IBM's own JVM, JVM running on Palm Pilot around 1999, VisualAge for Java as a port of VisualAge for SmallTalk with its image-based architecture and no file system exposure, Java's coupling of class and package names to files and directories as a design weakness, the difficulty of refactoring without IDE support, Eclipse as the first IDE with proper refactoring, NetBeans IDE performance compared to Visual Studio Code, third internship writing X-ray machine control software in Turbo Pascal doing digital image processing, the pace of technological innovation slowing from kaikaku (abrupt change) to kaizen (continuous improvement), Douglas Adams quote about technology perception by age, DEC Alpha 64-bit Unix performance, commodity Linux hardware replacing exotic RISC machines, Apple M series chips rediscovering RISC Architecture and system-on-chip design, innovation fatigue and signal-to-noise ratio in modern tech, LLMs and the trillion-dollar bet on the wrong technology, electric cars as an example of ongoing innovation, Tailwind CSS shutting down due to AI-generated code replacing paid expertise, Stack Overflow in trouble due to AI summarization, open source innovation continuing with tools like Astral's uv replacing the python toolchain, cross-community collaboration between rust and Python and Ruby ecosystems, first graduate job at Crossfield (Fuji/DuPont joint venture) doing electronic pre-press and color transformation through 4D CMYK color cubes, writing a TIFF decoder from scratch in C, Raster Image Processor technology and its connection to Adobe, transition from C++ to Java feeling quirky, joining ThoughtWorks in 2002 for enterprise Java work Daniel Terhorst-North on twitter: @tastapod.com

Fragestellungen aus der Unterhaltung mit Jerg Luetkens: Was sollte der Ausgangspunkt jeder IT-Strategie sein? Warum wird das viel zu oft missachtet? Was sind typische Gründe? Wie lassen sie sich vermeiden? Welche Konsequenzen ergeben sich aus diesen Fehlern? Aus welchen Elemente bestehen typische erfolgreiche IT-Strategien? Welche Phasen treten in IT-Strategien auf bzw. werden durchlaufen? Wie verändert KI die Rolle der IT-Strategie? Wie kann man IT-Strategie im Mittelstand pragmatisch aufsetzen? Was kann man tun bzw. wie sollte man starten, wenn jetzt klar geworden ist, dass Handlungsbedarf besteht?

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欢迎收听雪球出品的财经有深度,雪球,国内领先的集投资交流交易一体的综合财富管理平台,聪明的投资者都在这里。今天分享的内容叫当“世界油阀”生锈：一场刺痛钱包的中东战事，来自KAIZEN投资之道。想象一下，你每天上下班必经的高速公路突然被封锁，所有车辆要么绕行千里，要么缴纳天价的“过路费”。这不仅是物流公司的噩梦，更是2026年2月底美以对伊朗军事行动后，全球经济的真实写照。当战火烧到霍尔木兹海峡这座“世界油阀”，当迪拜的摩天大楼在防空导弹的火光中颤抖，我们才发现，地缘政治的风吹草动，最终都会变成你我购物车里的价签、加油枪上的数字，以及投资账户里的起伏。这场冲突不仅引爆了能源炸弹，更撕开了全球化供应链最脆弱的命门。一、经济“动脉出血”：不只是油价上涨那么简单美国和以色列对伊朗的军事打击，精准击中了全球经济的三个要害：能源心脏、贸易动脉和通胀神经。首先，霍尔木兹海峡承担着全球约20%的石油运输，一旦被伊朗宣布关闭或战事波及，国际油价便如脱缰野马。尽管欧佩克紧急宣布增产，试图平抑油价，但运输通道的梗阻让增产变成了“远水解不了近渴”。更要命的是，全球航运巨头马士基、赫伯罗特等纷纷宣布暂停航线或改道好望角，并加征高达1500-2000美元的“战争风险附加费”。这不仅延长了运输周期，更让从汽车零部件到消费电子的全球供应链陷入了混乱和成本飙升的泥潭。其次，这场战争暴露了美国“以乱谋利”的算盘与自身经济的矛盾。美国试图通过制造地缘动荡来强化其对能源的控制，甚至喊出了“开钻吧，宝贝！”的口号。但讽刺的是，油价大涨反噬美国自身，推高了其本就顽固的通胀，让美联储在“控通胀”与“稳金融”之间更加左右为难。对于高度依赖能源进口的亚洲经济体而言，这无疑是输入性通胀的“精准打击”。二、历史的回响：从中东战争看投资市场的“肌肉记忆”翻开中东战争史，我们会发现市场有着深刻的“肌肉记忆”。参考1973年第四次中东战争引发的第一次石油危机，以及后续的多次冲突，规律清晰可见：战争爆发初期，避险情绪总是率先占领高地，黄金和原油应声大涨；而风险资产如股票，则通常短期承压。但历史也告诉我们，不必过度恐慌。中信证券的研究复盘显示，若美国不直接深度卷入，美股的情绪扰动通常在一周左右修复；即便是美国参战，市场修复也需待战局明朗。更有趣的是，一份研究显示，在军事行动开始后的一年内，标普500指数平均反而上涨了12.5%。这启示我们：惊慌失措地抛售往往跑不赢“按兵不动”。而对于中国资产，由于缺乏直接传导机制，开战首日的情绪扰动往往在第二天就能基本修复，展现出了较强的韧性。三、后市投资指引：在硝烟中寻找“确定性”当前局势下，投资逻辑正从单纯的追逐增长，转向“拥抱确定性”和“安全溢价”。以下是几条值得关注的主线：能源安全与国防安全——从“讲故事”到“看订单”这场冲突让“能源自主可控”和“国防现代化”不再是口号。机构普遍看好油服工程、油气储运板块，因为它们直接受益于油价高位和能源安全战略。同时，现代战争已迈入“海陆空天”四维时代，AI、商业航天、无人机等具备硬核技术的军工电子企业，正从概念炒作转向获得实实在在的订单预期，特别是考虑到中东地区军费开支常年占GDP的5%以上，中国高性价比的装备有望迎来增量市场。金融安全与避险资产——黄金的“高光时刻”在逆全球化和信用体系重塑的背景下，黄金的货币属性进一步凸显。无论是作为对冲地缘风险的避险工具，还是应对通胀的保值手段，黄金在牛市中都“不言顶”。中国资产的“避风港”属性——便宜且稳定当外部动荡加剧，全球资本开始重新审视资产的“安全性”。中国凭借制造业的完备度（占全球30%）和新能源产业链的优势，叠加人民币与美元相关性较低的特性，正从“中立性溢价”转化为“安全性溢价”。多家私募表示，尽管外部是外因，但真正决定A股走势的是内因，而中国资产目前具备“便宜且稳定”的特征，吸引力正在提升。业绩为王——回归基本面喧嚣过后，市场最终会回到基本面。无论是受供给端改善的交通运输、可选消费，还是具备高景气趋势的人工智能和创新药，业绩的确定性才是穿越迷雾的指南针。中东的战火再次印证了一个朴素的真理：和平是全球经济最廉价的燃料。对于投资者而言，恐慌往往是最贵的成本。历史告诉我们，地缘冲突通常会遵循“避险-分化-重构”的三阶段演进。短期来看，市场波动率攀升，黄金、石油和军工板块会迎来阶段性催化；但中期视角下，我们更应关注那些不受硝烟干扰的“内因”——政策发力的红利、产业的自主可控能力、以及企业真实的盈利能力。当“世界油阀”生锈时，那些拥有“供给确定性”和“安全溢价”的资产，或许就是迷雾中最亮的灯塔。

What if your commitment to learning is actually limiting your influence as a change leader?Many of us pride ourselves on being lifelong learners. We read, earn certifications, study new tools, and go deep into our methodology. That depth is a strength. But as your responsibility grows—from running projects to shaping transformation—what's required of you changes.At some point, going deeper into your method or functional expertise is no longer enough. Your role shifts from applying tools to enabling leaders to see the whole system, define the real problem before choosing an approach.In this episode of Chain of Learning, I help you learn how to move from learning as accumulation to learning as adaptable influence.As your scope expands, you're no longer just responsible for executing well. You're responsible for how others think, decide, and take ownership. That requires more than expertise. It requires the ability to step back, question the form, and respond to what the situation truly calls for.Your learning might be limiting your impact. We often define lifelong learning as going deeper into our expertise, but what's missing is the shift toward adaptability and broader perspective. A learning mindset is the foundation for enabling a learning organization—yet if it stays attached to one form or method, it can constrain your influence.In this episode, you'll explore how to:Describe the impact you create tools or jargonMove from Shuhari—rigidly following a method to adapting based on contextPractice beginner's mind—Shoshin, even when you're the expertIdentify when you've fallen into the Doer Trap—and choose to develop others insteadNotice when you're following the form in situations that call for flexibilityIf you want to build a learning organization, your own learning mindset must evolve first. It's not just what you know, but how you show up.IMPORTANT LINKS:Full episode show notes with links to other podcast episodes and resources: ChainOfLearning.com/67 Check out my website for resources and ways to work with me KBJAnderson.comFollow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kbjandersonDownload my free KATALYST™ Change Leader Self-Assessment: KBJAnderson.com/katalyst Learn more about my Japan Leadership Experience: kbjanderson.com/japantripRELATED EPISODES:Episode 65 | From Learning to Impact: Turn Insight into Leadership ActionEpisode 9 | The 8 Essential Skills to Become a Transformational Change Katalyst™Episode 15 | 5 Steps to Revitalize Lifelong LearningEpisode 27 | 3 Practices to Become a Skillful FacilitatorEpisode 42 | Do the Right Thing: Japanese Management Masterclass Part 1 with Tim WolputEpisode 52 | What You Love About Lean and Operational Excellence — And Your #1 Frustration: How to Get Executive Buy-inTIMESTAMPS FOR THIS EPISODE:00:40 The Katalyst model revision and why lifelong learning was removed as a standalone competency03:24 Why learning isn't what distinguishes your influence. It's what makes influence possible05:07 What it means to be a lifelong learning enthusiast06:52 Three questions every change leader should be able to answer without jargon09:22 What 75 leaders revealed in a survey and the lesson underneath it10:31 The concept of Shu Ha Ri that shapes how you develop and learn:11:13 [SHU] following the form11:25 [HA] where you begin to adapt11:35 [RI] Transcending the form entirely12:20 Five Toyota Kata Coaching questions developed by Mike Roth that requires learning and unlearning to develop, grow, and improve15:05 The concept of Shoshin and clearing what's in the way16:04 Katie's personal confession about her own telling habit and what modeling the way actually looks like in practice17:35 The "doer trap" and why getting leadership buy-in starts with us20:39 What lifelong learning really means and why it's a being practice21:01 Three practices to try this week to create more impact

Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersen ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, I sit down with Stewart Heath, CPA and founder of Harvard Grace Capital in Tennessee. Stewart spent decades building his real estate investing career — from a 200-door residential portfolio to a focused commercial strategy along the I-65 corridor between Nashville and Birmingham.

Apply to work with us: https://drjoeymunoz.com/vsl-page Download my FREE Nutrition for Fat Loss eBook:  https://drjoeymunoz.com/blueprint Follow Tom Kaizen: https://www.instagram.com/tom_kaizen/ In this episode, I sit down with coach Tom to break down what's actually holding most people back from building muscle and making real progress in the gym. We go beyond sets and reps and dive into the bigger picture behind training. Tom shares his personal journey into strength training, how it helped him navigate mental health struggles, and why fitness often becomes more than just physical for many people.  We also unpack what most people misunderstand about building muscle. We talk about why progress is much slower than most expect, how unrealistic expectations lead to frustration, and why consistency over years matters far more than chasing quick results. We break down what realistic muscle gain actually looks like, how to think about progress long term, and why small improvements compound over time.  On the training side, we cover what actually works for most people. From balancing strength and hypertrophy, to why simple, effective training often beats complicated programs, and how to structure your workouts in a way that fits real life without overcomplicating things. This episode isn't about hacks or shortcuts. It's about understanding how progress really works, setting realistic expectations, and building an approach to training that you can stick with for years. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with your results, this episode will give you a much clearer and more sustainable way to think about your training.

What if the world you see every day is only a thin layer over a far more expansive reality? In this conversation with visionary artists Alex Grey and Allyson Grey, your perception of consciousness, identity, and the unseen dimensions of existence will be stretched beyond the familiar... We explore interdimensional beings, psychedelics, reincarnation, and the possibility that we choose to forget our connection to source. Alex and Allyson share their transformative experience of infinite love energy, reflect on their awakening, and examine art as a channel for the divine imagination, compassion, and human evolution. EPISODE #583 IS SPONSORED BY: Get 15% off at Kaizen (clean electrolytes): https://LiveKaizen.com/align Go to https://ax3.life/align and use the promo code ALIGN for a 20% discount Go to https://huel.com/align15 and get 15% off ========== OUR GUEST ========== Alex Grey is an American visual artist, author, teacher, and Vajrayana practitioner. He is best known for his paintings which portray multiple dimensions of reality, interweaving biological anatomy with psychic and spiritual energies. Grey's visual meditation on the nature of life and consciousness, the subject of his art, is contained in five books. Allyson Grey is a painter and social sculptor. With an MFA from Tufts University, Grey has long been an art educator, arts organizer and muse to artists worldwide. The Grey's co-founded the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, (CoSM; cosm.org), a spiritual retreat center for artists outside of New York City. Together, Allyson and Alex have painted on stage in dozens of cities before thousands of dancing young people at festivals and arenas across five continents including Broadway theaters in New York City. ========== ALEX GREY ==========

You hit the goal and it still felt empty. You had the breakthrough and three weeks later you were back to the same pattern. You keep finishing things and never feeling finished.Here's the problem nobody's telling you: you've been running a continuous improvement process on your life without ever defining what "improved" actually looks like. And in Lean manufacturing, that's not self-improvement — that's overprocessing. Activity without alignment. Motion without a model.Toyota figured this out decades ago. They didn't build the most efficient production system on earth through radical overnight revolution. They built it through Kaizen — small, incremental, daily improvements toward a clearly defined standard. No standard, no Kaizen. Without a target state, improvement has no direction.So what's the target state for your soul?In this episode, I make a case that might surprise you. The standard for human wholeness isn't a personality profile. It isn't your "best self." It isn't the curated version of you that performs well on LinkedIn. The standard is a person — Jesus Christ. Not as a stained-glass-window religious figure, but as the most operationally integrated human being who ever walked the earth.He managed His energy without guilt. He held authority and tenderness in the same body without fragmenting. He stayed on assignment when the crowd wanted scope creep. And Luke 2:52 reveals that He grew in four dimensions simultaneously — wisdom, stature, favor with God, and favor with man — without overdeveloping one at the expense of the others.That's the blueprint. And everything God is doing in your life right now — the stripping, the waiting, the discomfort of still becoming — is a Kaizen cycle designed to close the gap between where you are and that standard.In this episode, you'll discover:→ Why continuous improvement fails without a defined standard — and what that means for every self-help framework you've tried → How Jesus operated as an integrated leader across five dimensions that no modern leadership model has replicated → The Luke 2:52 framework for four-dimensional human wholeness → Why the season of feeling "unfinished" is actually proof that God's process is working, not failing → Two practices to implement this week: the four-dimension audit and reading Mark as an operational case studyIf you've been exhausted from building yourself from scratch, this episode is the permission slip to stop — and the blueprint to start cooperating with what's already being built in you.—Scriptures referenced: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Philippians 1:6, Luke 2:52, Mark 1:35-38, John 4:6-34, Luke 4:43Lean Principle: Kaizen (改善) — Continuous improvement toward a defined standard—

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYIn 2026's 'forever layoff' era, women leaders who master continuous improvement leadership outperform peers, reduce their layoff risk, and accelerate promotions. Olaf Boettger's 27-year Kaizen framework — courage, humility, discipline — turns daily small improvements into extraordinary career results.Key stat: Toyota workers are 2x more productive than competitors using this same system.? QUICK TAKEAWAYS•       Continuous improvement leadership doubles your career productivity vs. peers who stop learning•       The 3 capabilities every woman leader needs: courage to name problems, humility to keep learning, discipline to stay consistent•       Kaizen's daily 15-minute team meeting is directly applicable to your own career self-management•       GE's turnaround under Larry Culp proves CI works in any industry — finance, tech, healthcare, or your own career•       In 2026's 'forever layoff' climate, CI skills signal indispensable strategic value to any organizationIf you're a woman leader in 2026, the job market has changed dramatically — and not in your favor. Glassdoor's Worklife Trends report calls it the 'forever layoff': small, rolling cuts that never make headlines but keep talented executives in a constant state of anxiety. Meanwhile, AI is reshaping roles at every level, and the competition for standout positions has never been fiercer.As an executive coach with over 30 years of experience (MA, MFT, PCC) and host of the Women's Leadership Success Podcast — ranked in the top 1.5% globally with over 750,000 downloads — I've interviewed more than 144 of the world's top leadership experts. When I heard Olaf Boettger's approach to continuous improvement leadership, I immediately knew this was the missing framework most women leaders had never considered.Olaf spent 27 years at Procter & Gamble and Danaher — two of the most operationally excellent companies on earth — mastering the Japanese Kaizen philosophy. What he discovered translates directly to career acceleration: the same system that doubled Toyota's worker productivity and powered GE's biggest turnaround in American history can supercharge your leadership brand and make you the candidate no one can afford to pass over. The 2026 Career Reality: Why 'Working Hard' Is No Longer Enough The data is sobering for women leaders right now. According to Glassdoor's 2025 Workplace Trends report, small layoffs — under 50 people — now represent 51% of all job cuts, up from just 38% in 2015. These 'forever layoffs' create cultures of anxiety where talented women question their value daily.At the same time, female manager engagement dropped seven percentage points in 2025 alone — the steepest decline of any group, according to Gallup research. Women leaders are being asked to do more with less, carrying teams through AI disruption and RTO mandates, while their own career advancement stalls.The traditional answer — work harder, be more visible, volunteer for every high-profile project — simply isn't scaling. In a market where 45% of employers rate the job outlook as 'fair' at best, you need a completely different strategy. You need continuous improvement leadership. ? Ready to transform your career trajectory?  Download our FREE Leadership Branding Blueprint Accelerator and discover:•       A proven system to document your impact and accelerate promotions•       How to build a leadership brand that makes you the obvious choice•       A measurable framework for expanding your organizational influence•       Strategic positioning for high-visibility, career-defining initiatives•       The same approach Sabrina uses with Fortune 500 executives to 3x their promotion speed? GET YOUR FREE LEADERSHIP BRANDING BLUEPRINT ACCELERATOR What Is Continuous Improvement Leadership? The Kaizen Framework Explained Continuous improvement — known in Japanese as Kaizen, meaning 'change for the better' — originated at Toyota nearly 90 years ago. After World War II, with limited resources and a need to compete globally, Toyota developed a system to extract maximum quality and efficiency from every process. That system, now called the Toyota Production System, became the foundation of what we know as Lean, Six Sigma, and the Danaher Business System.For women leaders, continuous improvement leadership means applying these same principles to your career, your team, and your organization. It is not a one-time initiative or a January resolution. It is a daily practice — a permanent operating system.The Three Foundation PrinciplesOlaf distills continuous improvement leadership into three core principles:Kaizen — The belief that there is always a better way. This is not about being self-critical; it is about being growth-oriented. Every interaction, presentation, and leadership decision is an opportunity to iterate and improve.Go to Gemba — Go to the real place. Stop relying on slide decks and secondhand reports. As a leader, this means visiting your stakeholders, understanding what your team actually experiences day-to-day, and staying close to the work that creates value.Customer focus — Always anchor to what your 'customer' values. In a career context, your customers are your executive stakeholders, your team, and the business outcomes you're hired to deliver. Everything you do should be filtered through: does this add value for them?The Three Capabilities That Determine SuccessAccording to Olaf, your mindset determines everything. Leaders who succeed with continuous improvement possess three non-negotiable capabilities:CapabilityWhat It Looks Like in PracticeWhy Women Leaders Need It NowCOURAGEHonestly naming when your performance or your team's is 'red' — even when the culture rewards positivity over truth.In 2026's performance-pressured environment, leaders who surface problems first are seen as strategic — not weak.HUMILITYStaying open to learning regardless of your experience level. As Olaf says: the best leaders he's known, including P&G's CEO A.G. Lafley, were the most humble.Imposter syndrome tempts women to prove they already know everything. Humility is the counterintuitive superpower.DISCIPLINEShowing up for improvement consistently — not just in January. Committing to the decade, not the quarter.Career advancement compounds. The women who stand out in 2026 are those who have been quietly improving for years. The Business Case: What Continuous Improvement Leadership Actually Delivers For skeptics — and Olaf acknowledges that many leaders initially resist this approach — the numbers make a compelling argument. Toyota, the originator of this system, generates roughly twice the revenue per employee compared to its nearest competitors. Danaher, where Olaf spent the bulk of his career, has sustained approximately 15–16% compound annual growth for 40 consecutive years.The most visible example is GE's transformation under Larry Culp — the former Danaher CEO who took over when GE was in deep financial trouble. Using continuous improvement as the operating backbone, Culp and his teams executed what many consider one of the greatest corporate turnarounds in American business history, eventually splitting GE into three highly successful independent companies.On a practical level, Olaf shared a specific case study from a Danaher acquisition: a company delivering orders on time just 50% of the time. Using CI methodologies, that number rose to 95%. For context, if Amazon delivered your packages on time half the time, you'd stop using Amazon. A 45-percentage-point improvement is not incremental — it's transformational. TRY THIS NOW (10 Minutes)Apply Olaf's Red/Green method to your career right now: Identify one goal you have for your career this quarter (promotion, salary increase, high-visibility project).Set a specific target. Write your current actual. Color code it: are you green (on track) or red (below target)? If red — write one sentence explaining why.Then write one action you will take this week to close the gap. That's continuous improvement leadership in action. Do this every Monday.  How to Apply Continuous Improvement Leadership to Your Career in 2026 The beauty of Kaizen is that it scales from a Toyota factory floor to your personal career strategy. Here's how to translate Olaf's framework into your daily leadership practice:The 15-Minute Daily Leadership HuddleAt every Danaher facility, teams hold a 15-minute standing meeting every morning. They review five metrics — safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity — and ask: are we red or green? If red, why? Who does what by when?For your career, your five metrics might be: stakeholder relationships, project delivery, skill development, visibility, and team performance. A daily or weekly 10-minute self-check asking those same questions creates the discipline of continuous improvement at the individual level.Visual Management for Your CareerOlaf emphasizes making performance visible. In organizations, this means color-coded boards. For your career, this translates to maintaining a simple achievement tracker — a running document of your wins, metrics, and impact — that you review weekly. This directly feeds your Leadership Branding Blueprint and becomes the evidence base for promotion conversations.The Growth Mindset + Kaizen ConnectionOlaf's PhD research connected him deeply to Carol Dweck's work on fixed vs. growth mindsets. Dweck's research demonstrates that individuals who believe abilities can be developed through dedication consistently outperform those who believe talent is fixed. Continuous improvement is the operational expression of growth mindset — it gives you the system that turns that belief into measurable career results. Your 7-Step Continuous Improvement Career Action Plan Step 1 (10 min): Define your career target.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:In this second part episode of the Lean Solutions Podcast, Patrick Adams and Shane Daughenbaugh discuss the initial steps for a new leader implementing Lean principles. They emphasize understanding the current state through one-on-one interviews and Jeff Liker's leadership development model, which includes personal development, coaching others, daily Kaizen, and establishing a vision. Patrick advises starting with a model area to experiment with Lean concepts on a smaller scale. Shayne shares his experience of finding a champion and creating a safe space for experimentation. They both stress the importance of learning from failures, building team capability, and gradually introducing Lean practices to achieve organizational goals.Key Takeaways:Start Lean by Understanding the Current State—Not by Teaching ToolsYour First 90 Days Should Focus on Leadership Development, Not ControlCreate a “Sandbox” or Model Area to Learn Fast and SafelyFailure Is a Win When Learning Is the GoalLinks:Lean Solutions 2026 SummitLean Solutions Website⁠⁠Click Here For Shayne Daughenbaugh's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here For Patrick Adams' LinkedIn⁠⁠

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Rupert Sheldrake is one of the most controversial scientists alive. When his first book was published, its ideas were considered so taboo that one prominent journal suggested it should be burned, and his TED Talk was taken down following intense backlash from members of the scientific community. In this episode of the Align Podcast, Dr. Rupert Sheldrake explores the controversial concept of morphic resonance, telepathy, and the mystery of memory beyond the brain. Dr. Sheldrake shares insights on spiritual disconnection, depression, rites of passage, psychedelics, and offers wisdom for the next generation on living a connected life. ALIGN PODCAST EPISODE #582 THIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY: Go to https://ax3.life/align and use the promo code ALIGN for a 20% discount Get 15% off at Kaizen (clean electrolytes): https://LiveKaizen.com/align Go to Timeline.com/ALIGN and get up to 39% off your order of Mitopure Gummies OUR GUEST RUPERT SHELDRAKE, PHD, is a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance. At Cambridge University he worked in developmental biology as a Fellow of Clare College. He was Principal Plant Physiologist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics in Hyderabad, India. From 2005 to 2010 he was Director of the Perrott-Warrick project for research on unexplained human and animal abilities, funded by Trinity College, Cambridge. DR. RUPERT SHELDRAKE

Join an active community of RE investors here: https://linktr.ee/gabepetersenWHAT IS A FAMILY OFFICE AND WHY SHOULD EVERY REAL ESTATE INVESTOR KNOW THIS?In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club, host Gabriel Petersen sits down with Richard C. Wilson — founder of FamilyOffices.com and the Family Office Club — to uncover one of the most powerful and underutilized capital sources in real estate investing. If you've been wondering how to raise capital for your next syndication or private equity deal, this is your roadmap.

Vas a fracasar...Y eso no es una mala noticia.En este episodio de QUE PASA SI..., exploramos una verdad incómoda pero transformadora: el fracaso no es el enemigo del éxito… es parte del proceso.La diferencia entre quienes se rinden y quienes lo logran no radica en el talento, sino en la capacidad de levantarse, aprender y mejorar continuamente.Hoy hablamos de resiliencia, mentalidad de crecimiento y la filosofía Kaizen aplicada a tu vida. Porque en una época donde todo cambia rápido, la habilidad más importante no es evitar caer… es saber levantarte mejor cada vez.Si estás en medio de un error, una caída o una etapa difícil, este episodio puede darte la perspectiva que necesitas.Recuerda:No estás roto.No estás atrasado.Estás en proceso.Por J.O. García R…¡Hagamos que las cosas sucedan!

What does it really take to lead transformation as responsibility grows?At some point, leadership stops being about doing the improvement work or having the right answers. For operational leaders and change practitioners alike, the work moves to holding the system—people, priorities, and consequences—and helping others learn how to do the same.In this episode of Chain of Learning, I'm joined by Carlos Scholz, CEO of Catalysis, to explore the critical shift leaders must make to enable systemic, lasting organizational change.Carlos shares his journey from technically trained engineer in manufacturing, to transformational change leader in healthcare leading a team of continuous improvement practitioners, to operations leader, and now CEO. Across these roles, he's learned that transformation doesn't fail because leaders don't care or aren't trying, but because we often rush to outcomes and skip the systems-level and behavioral maturity required to sustain them.This conversation highlights a critical truth: leadership is practice. It's not a role or a title, it's how you intentionally show up and get better, day after day.Together, we explore what really changes as leadership responsibility and organizational complexity increase, how leaders have to change their own behavior, and how influence shifts when the work is no longer about doing improvement, but about developing leaders who can own the system.In this episode, we explore:Why leadership becomes less about expertise and more about intentional practice as scope and responsibility expandWhat changes when you move from leading through influence to owning the system through positional authority and the consequences that come with itHow identity and perceived value shape resistance to change, including your ownWhy skipping organizational and behavioral maturity undermines reliability, even with strong intentionsHow repositioning improvement teams from doers to coaches helps leaders change their behavior and allows transformation to scaleIf you're navigating your own growth as a change leader—or supporting leaders in truly owning their system—this conversation offers language and perspective to help you lead with greater impact.ABOUT MY GUEST:Carlos Scholz is the CEO of Catalysis, a mission-driven organization advancing people-centered, value-based healthcare. A former manufacturing engineer and healthcare operations and change leader at Kaiser Permanente and NYC Health + Hospitals, he brings deep experience driving system-wide Lean and continuous improvement transformation and developing leaders at scale. Carlos was named a Shingo Rising Star and serves on the Shingo Institute Board.IMPORTANT LINKS:Full episode show notes with links to other podcast episodes and resources: ChainOfLearning.com/66 Check out my website for resources and ways to work with me KBJAnderson.comConnect with Carlos Scholz: linkedin.com/in/carlosscholz Follow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kbjandersonDownload my free KATALYST™ Change Leader Self-Assessment: KBJAnderson.com/katalyst Learn more about my Japan Leadership Experience: kbjanderson.com/japantripRELATED EPISODES:Episode 9 | Move from Technical Expert to Influential LeaderEpisode 16 | Leverage Analytical Systems Thinking and Psychological Safety to Drive Organizational Improvement [with Mark Graban]TIMESTAMPS FOR THIS EPISODE:03:02 Leadership shifts Carlos made stepping into senior executive responsibility06:19 The start of Carlos' journey and how it evolvedrelationships as it does on technical expertise12:19 Learning that sustainable change depends as much on influence and being vulnerable and sharing openly 17:42 Multiple approaches in creating conditions for leaders to feel safe enough to be vulnerable18:44 Importance of organizational assessment to identify behavioral gaps24:05 Understanding that sustainable change requires aligning the entire system, not just improving isolated parts26:32 When leaders are not on board with change efforts28:48 Importance of both the technical and social side of being a change leader31:30 The process of building a system of coaching36:23 Transitioning from leading through influence to stepping into direct operational leadership43:28 How skills developed as an influence leader strengthened operational leadership45:57 A surprising lesson from stepping into an operational leadership role50:16 How Carlos is leading transformation as a CEO of Catalysis55:08 Steps to make real transformation happen1:00:13 Reminders for leading transformational change1:01:43 Questions for reflection to strengthen the system around you Learn more and apply for the November 2026 cohort of my Japan Leadership Experience: https://kbjanderson.com/japantrip/

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Discover the power of continuous improvement in life, business, and mindset. Each episode explores simple, actionable steps you can take today — the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen — to make progress, crush limits, and turn small daily wins into massive long-term success.

In this episode, Scott Connor, Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Emerson, breaks down how to run successful Kaizen events, from the weeks of prep work required to maintaining momentum and securing leadership buy-in that drives results. ------------------------------ Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor. Links: Subscribe to the Newsletter:https://www.mfrall.com/hmi/ Become a Member:https://www.mfrall.com/membership/ Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610 Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCfj2OPOknywMeVwzPJX7Ifw

In this eye-opening interview, conservative influencer Kaizen Asiedu and Dr. Phil dissect the fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renée Nicole Good and explain why Americans must stop choosing sides based on pure emotion and start thinking clearly and critically.At a time when legacy media, tribal identity, and algorithm-driven outrage fuel our beliefs, Kaizen, a Harvard philosophy graduate turned social media star, tackles some of the most divisive issues facing Americans, including the difference between true racism and the political-motivated race card. This conversation isn't about left vs. right, it's clarity vs. chaos.Thank you to our sponsor: Preserve Gold - text "ASK PHIL" to 50505 and go to https://DrPhilGold.comJoin the conversation with Kaizen:Instagram: @thatskaizen https://www.instagram.com/thatskaizen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KaizenAsiedu1 Ground News: https://ground.news/landingV8/thatskaizen?Substack: https://thatskaizen.substack.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Note: "Act 1" was a separate published audio podcast.*Check out EZ's morning radio show "The InZane Asylum Q100 Michigan with Eric Zane" Click here*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics:*Another case of "EZ Mistaken Identity."*EZ stumbled upon Bob's Barn Jams on YouTube.*Apparently any idiot with a guitar can perform regularly on the Bob's Bar Jams YouTube shows as Mike Pellerito is one of the stars of the page! *EZ pulverizes Mike Pellerito's disgusting attempt at warbling out a Blues Traveler song. My God.*Update on Norwegian biathlete dumb fuck who announced that he cheated on his girl.*Kaizen is for once, wrong.*John Stewart obliterates shitty TP USA show.*Bo Burnham's country song.*4 face trial in Michigan for 5 year-olds horrific hyperbaric chamber death.*Local moron had two bad things happen to him at roughly the same time.*Asshole of the Day*Asshole of the Day!Sponsors:Merchant Automotive, SkyDive Grand Haven, Impact Powersports, Kuiper Tree Care, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Kings Room Barbershop, Shoreliners,  Ervines Auto Repair Grand Rapids Hybrid & EV, TC PaintballInterested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-eric-zane-show-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Get an EZ "DEFECTOR" hoodie!Note: "Act 2" will be a separate published audio podcast.*Check out EZ's morning radio show "The InZane Asylum Q100 Michigan with Eric Zane" Click here*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics*Another case of "EZ Mistaken Identity."*EZ stumbled upon Bob's Barn Jams on YouTube.*Apparently any idiot with a guitar can perform regularly on the Bob's Bar Jams YouTube shows as Mike Pellerito is one of the stars of the page! *EZ pulverizes Mike Pellerito's disgusting attempt at warbling out a Blues Traveler song. My God.*Update on Norwegian biathlete dumb fuck who announced that he cheated on his girl.*Kaizen is for once, wrong.*John Stewart obliterates shitty TP USA show.*Bo Burnham's country song.*4 face trial in Michigan for 5 year-olds horrific hyperbaric chamber death.*Local moron had two bad things happen to him at roughly the same time.*Asshole of the DaySponsorsMerchant Automotive, SkyDive Grand Haven, Impact Power Sports, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Kings Room Barbershop, The Mario Flores Lakeshore Team of VanDyk Mortgage, Shoreliners Striping, Ervines Auto Repair Grand Rapids Hybrid & EV, TC PaintballInterested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-eric-zane-show-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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What You'll Learn in This Episode:In this episode of the Lean Solutions Podcast, Andy Olrich and Catherine McDonald explore what happens after the strategy day is over. Once goals are set, how do organizations move from planning to real execution? They highlight the challenges of managing too many goals and the necessity of engaging teams in the strategy process. They unpack why teams often struggle—not because they lack ideas—but because they have too many priorities and not enough clarity on where to start. The discussion focuses on practical frameworks for filtering, prioritizing, and executing goals in a way that aligns strategy with daily work.Key Takeaways:Teams don't struggle from a lack of ideas—they struggle from too many priorities.Don't start where it's exciting—start where it's expensive.Use structure to remove subjectivity.Links: Lean Solutions 2026 SummitLean Solutions Website⁠⁠Click Here For Catherine McDonald's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here For Andy Olrich's LinkedIn⁠⁠

Seguramente pensarás que nos hemos vuelto locos. Toyota es la marca más fiable del mundo según la OCU, Consumer Reports y la mayoría de los aficionados. Y es cierto, es un imperio construido sobre la obsesión por la calidad, el "Kaizen" y el "Just in Time". Han enseñado a medio mundo a fabricar coches. Pero la perfección no es de este mundo. Precisamente porque los tenemos en un pedestal, sus caídas son mucho más estruendosas. Cuando Toyota o Lexus se equivocan, no lo hacen con una bombilla fundida: lo hacen con escándalos mediáticos globales y fallos de ingeniería que cuestan millones. En este vídeo hacemos un viaje arqueológico por los "Grandes Pecados" de Toyota que demuestran que hasta los dioses del Olimpo japonés tienen cadáveres en el armario: 1. La Junta de la Discordia (Supra Mk3): El error de "ingeniería de andar por casa" que condenó a los motores 7M-GTE. Un cambio de material en la junta sin actualizar el par de apriete en el manual provocó que miles de Supras quemaran la junta de culata antes de los 100.000 km. 2. Los Chasis de "Papel" (Tacoma y Tundra): Un ahorro de costes en el tratamiento anticorrosión por parte de un subcontratista provocó que las pick-ups más duras del mercado se partieran literalmente por la mitad en zonas de nieve y sal. Toyota tuvo que recomprar los vehículos por el 150% de su valor. 3. La Pesadilla del Lodo Negro (Oil Sludge): A finales de los 90, millones de motores V6 y 4 cilindros (Camry, Lexus RX) acababan gripados por una gelatina negra en el aceite. Un diseño de culata con "puntos calientes" cocinaba el lubricante, destruyendo la imagen de motor indestructible. 4. Lexus y el "Efecto Derretido": Ni la marca de lujo se libra. Paneles y salpicaderos que se volvían pegajosos y brillantes con el sol, derritiéndose al tacto debido a una mala formulación de polímeros. 5. La Caja de los Horrores (MMT): El intento fallido de automatizar el cambio manual en coches pequeños. Tirones, cabeceos y actuadores rotos que dejaban el coche en punto muerto en plena carretera. 6. El "Pedalgate" (2009-2011): El momento más oscuro. Casos de aceleración no intencionada que causaron pánico mundial y la llamada a revisión de 9 millones de coches. Alfombrillas, pedales pegajosos y una crisis reputacional sin precedentes. 7. El bZ4X y las ruedas voladoras (2022): Un fallo de primero de ingeniería en su primer eléctrico global: los pernos de las ruedas se aflojaban en marcha. Tuvieron que detener las ventas nada más lanzarlo. 8. El fallo moral (Daihatsu y GR86): Desde la manipulación de pruebas de seguridad en Daihatsu (filial de Toyota) hasta los problemas actuales con la silicona en el cárter del GR86 que tapona la bomba de aceite en uso deportivo. La conclusión es clara: Toyota sigue teniendo estándares de calidad brutales y, en general, es la mejor opción para ir al fin del mundo. Pero no compréis un coche solo por el logo de la parrilla. Informaos bien, comprad con cabeza y recordad que la infalibilidad no existe.

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To get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.Title: Transformational Leadership: Lessons from Randall Dupre on Creating Lasting ChangeIntroduction:In the latest episode of Kingdom Crossroads, host TS Wright engages in a profound conversation with Randall Dupre, a leader passionate about transformation in both personal and professional realms. Dupre shares insights from his faith journey and highlights the importance of effective leadership in achieving sustainable change. This blog post delves into key takeaways from their discussion, offering valuable lessons for anyone looking to lead effectively.Understanding the ForgePoint ConceptRandall Dupre's ministry, ForgePoint, serves as a metaphor for transformation. He explains that a forge point is a pivotal moment where the right conditions come together, allowing for significant change. Just as metal is transformed in a forge, individuals and organizations can experience profound change when they embrace the right mindset and practices.A Journey of Faith and TransformationDupre's journey began at 15 when he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior. Raised in a family with mixed religious backgrounds, his faith was not cultivated until he encountered a youth group that sparked his spiritual awakening. This experience ignited a passion for scripture and a desire to understand leadership through a faith-based lens. Dupre emphasizes the importance of personal transformation as a precursor to leading others effectively.The Importance of Leadership in Organizational ChangeThroughout his career in various manufacturing companies, Dupre observed that many transformation efforts failed due to a lack of effective leadership. He stresses that successful change is not merely about implementing tools or processes; it requires a culture of leadership that supports and sustains those changes. For instance, during his time at Boeing, a consulting firm highlighted that their organization was not ready for transformation due to cultural deficiencies. This revelation was a turning point for Dupre, leading him to focus on the intersection of leadership and faith.Key Leadership PrinciplesDupre draws inspiration from John Maxwell, who articulates that the best leaders embody principles demonstrated by Jesus. He believes that effective leadership begins with self-leadership, a concept he illustrates through personal anecdotes. Whether it's striving for personal goals or fostering a healthy organizational culture, leaders must set standards and hold themselves accountable. Dupre's belief is that where there are no standards, there can be no continuous improvement, echoing the principles of Kaizen in lean practices.Real-World Application: Case Study from BoeingRandall shares a significant experience from his tenure at Boeing, where he was tasked with leading a transformational change initiative. Despite hiring a prestigious consulting firm, the team discovered that without the right cultural foundation, their efforts would be futile. This scenario underscored the critical role of leadership in creating a conducive environment for change. Dupre's insights from this experience highlight

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Governments have spent millions researching what Darius J Wright can do: consciously leave his body and access verifiable non-physical realities. In this episode, Darius explains how out-of-body experiences work, what he's seen beyond death, and how we can all tap into this innate ability. We explore true freedom, soul awareness, and shocking truths buried for centuries... Align Podcast Episode #579 OUR GUEST Governments have spent millions in classified programs researching what Darius can do on command: full, conscious separation of the soul from the body, with real-time, verifiable observation of non-physical reality. This isn't theory, belief, or remote viewing. It's a repeatable, teachable experience of what most of the world has only speculated about. It is accessing where we go after we die, the "other side"—and from there, witnessing the truth of "this" reality. However, Out-of-Body Experience (OBE) is just the beginning. What Darius brings goes far beyond altered states. He holds the core knowledge humanity has forgotten: who we are, where we come from, why we are here, why the world appears broken, and how we are restoring it and ourselves. In a world addicted to diagnosis, Darius is holding the solutions. Over the last few years, he's taught thousands how to reach these states, document their experiences, and reconnect to the part of themselves that institutions—religious, scientific, military, and governmental—have worked to suppress. DARIUS J WRIGHT

What if your confidence in your political beliefs does not correlate with their accuracy? Why does a pundit's outrage often feel so convincing and nuance so unsatisfying? Are conspiracy theories a predictable feature of human brains? Is there any way to stop ourselves from mistaking our feelings for conclusions? How can we come to be clearer thinkers? Today we speak with political commentator Kaizen Asiedu about how we arrive at our hot takes on the world.