This week's guest is James Turk. Ron and James discussed James' book "The Giving Game," choosing between leadership styles, dealing with personality conflicts, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you'll learn:
The quote James likes (2:37)
His background (3:36)
Why he wrote the book (6:59)
The human side of leadership (8:11)
Dealing with personality conflicts (15:55)
Strategies for leadership instead of "command and control" (18:47)
James's parting thoughts (27:02)
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Drive by Daniel Pink
The Giving Game by James Turk
The Turk Group
James on LinkedIn
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What Do You Think?
What leadership style do you resonate with the most?
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29:28
GA 580 | The Transformation of Operational Excellence with Dr. Adil Dalal
This week's guest is Dr. Adil Dalal. Ron and Adil discussed the rapid evolution of AI and technology, how it affects lean and operational excellence, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you'll learn:
The quote Adil likes (2:51)
His background (3:13)
His thoughts on lean and AI (8:13)
AI and value stream maps (11:44)
What operational excellence will look like in the future (18:20)
The transformation Adil is most proud of (29:21)
His final words of wisdom (40:25)
Podcast Resources
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Adil on LinkedIn
Adil's Website
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What Do You Think?
How do you envision the future of lean and operational excellence in terms of technology and AI?
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42:28
GA 579 | The Big Thinking of a Small Knight with Brian DeVries
This week's guest is Brian DeVries. Ron and Brian discussed Brian's new book "The Big Thinking of a Small Knight," the roles storytelling and leadership play in continuous improvement, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you'll learn:
The quote Brian likes (2:39)
What to do when someone is struggling (4:18)
His background (6:01)
The roles leadership and storytelling play in continuous improvement (9:55)
About his book (13:29)
His "knight's hat" (18:39)
The biggest takeaway from the book (19:22)
What Brian learned from writing it (20:24)
The role his kids played in writing the book (21:38)
Podcast Resources
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GA 222 | How to Sustain Improvements with Brian DeVries
Brian on LinkedIn
The Big Thinking of a Small Knight
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What Do You Think?
How else can storytelling be used in continuous improvement?
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26:43
GA 578 | Navigating Panic Attacks and Burnout with Eric Recker
This week's guest is Eric Recker. Ron and Eric discussed Eric's mental health struggles, how he handled having panic attacks, "winning the now," and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you'll learn:
The quote Eric likes (3:21)
Eric's background (4:08)
His burnout journey (5:51)
How Eric handled his panic attacks (14:53)
How he "wins the now" (26:07)
What Eric is excited about (29:50)
Podcast Resources
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Eric's Website
Eric on LinkedIn
Eric on Facebook
Eric on Instagram
GA 511 | Winning the Now with Eric Recker
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What Do You Think?
Have you ever dealt with burnout?
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35:02
GA 577 | The Potential for Personal Transformation with Patrick Adams
This week's guest is Patrick Adams. Ron and Patrick had an extremely profound conversation about Patrick’s childhood, the personal transformation he’s gone through, and how he now helps others do the same. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you'll learn:
The quote Patrick likes (3:10)
His background (4:34)
What it means to equip and empower people for positive change (6:24)
His personal transformation (8:25)
Patrick's high school years (15:49)
Why gratitude matters to him (22:38)
The role faith has played in his transformation (25:15)
How involved he is with Remembrance Ranch today (31:17)
His advice for parents with struggling teens (34:33)
Podcast Resources
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Patrick's Website
Patrick on LinkedIn
Remembrance Ranch
GA 354 | Avoiding the Continuous Appearance Trap
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What Do You Think?
Have you ever undergone a significant personal transformation?
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