Beste Graban Podcasts (2024)

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Creating Inclusive Workplaces: Minette Norman’s Insights on Psychological Safety 49:23

19h ago49:23

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My guest for Episode #284 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Minette Norman, an author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry. EPISODE PAGE WITH VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT, AND MORE Minette has extensive experience leading internationally distributed teams and believes that…

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Jacob Stoller on Mistakes in Music: A Concert Train Wreck and Lessons Learned 7:45

5d ago7:45

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In this bonus episode, Mark Graban sits down with author and speaker Jacob Stoller to discuss one of Jacob’s most memorable mistakes—a live performance mishap involving a botched page turn during a classical music concert. As Jacob recounts, his decision to skip having a page-turner led to a "train wreck" moment in front of an audience, forcing the…

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Achieving Healthcare Excellence: Insights from Jarvis Gray on Lean Six Sigma and Leadership 57:21

6d ago57:21

57:21

My guest for Episode #519 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jarvis Gray, the Managing Director of The Quality Coaching Co. He offers more than 16 years of strategic planning, quality improvement, and operations leadership experience in the healthcare industry. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Through his firm, The Quality Coaching…

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Building Trust in Hostile Environments: Lessons from Retired Spy JJ Brun 44:41

8d ago44:41

44:41

My guest for Episode #283 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jean Jacques “JJ” Brun… also known as Operative 431. Episode page with video, transcript, and more As a seasoned veteran of the Intelligence Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces, he served with distinction as a contact handler on the ground in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Years in the discre…

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Former NFL & NCAA Referee Gene Steratore on Learning From Mistakes 3:12

12d ago3:12

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In this special bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, our guest (via Cameo) is Gene Steratore, a former NFL and NCAA basketball official known for his calm demeanor, fairness, and expertise on the field and court. Episode page with video and transcript. With over 15 years as an NFL referee and a longstanding career in NCAA basketball officiating, S…

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Breaking the MRP Insanity Trap: Jerry Wright on Lean Systems and Supply Chain Transformation 55:33

13d ago55:33

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My guest for Episode #518 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jerry Wright, author of the new book The Insanity Trap: What Your MRP Consultant Won't Tell You. Jerry M. Wright, PE, MBA, is an accomplished operations executive and teaching professional with over 39 years of experience in the manufacturing and service sectors. His extensive career …

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Just Call it “5S Six Sigma” Instead of “Lean Sigma” Please 8:01

14d ago8:01

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Blog post My whole career, I have worked with the Lean methodology (aka the Toyota Production System). I've just really never done much with Six Sigma. I've read about Six Sigma. I took a Green Belt course when I worked at Dell in the late 90s. I've studied and used statistical methods (especially what I learned in my Industrial Engineering studies…

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How Christine King Went from Welfare to Pioneering Female CEO in Semiconductors 37:37

15d ago37:37

37:37

My guest for Episode #282 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Christine “Chris” King, who defied the odds as a single mother in the 1970s, rising to become the world's first female CEO in the semiconductor industry. Armed with degrees in electrical engineering, Chris climbed the ranks at IBM before leading billion-dollar companies like AMI Semico…

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Unsubscribed: Why Political Texts Won't Leave You Alone, with State Sen. Stephanie Pitcher 10:47

17d ago10:47

10:47

In this special bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban sits down with Senator Stephanie Pitcher, a criminal defense attorney (at Parker & McConkie in Utah) and Utah state senator, to discuss a modern campaign tactic that’s frustrating voters nationwide: political text messages. Senator Pitcher provides an insider’s view on why candidates…

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Lean Failure Explained: When Command-and-Control Leadership Sabotages Success 7:19

19d ago7:19

7:19

How Often Does This Happen? Read the blog post It's a story I've heard too many times. An organization spends years, even decades, entrenched in a top-down, command-and-control culture. In this environment, employees are micromanaged, decision-making is reserved for those at the top, and when things go wrong, the finger-pointing begins. “Blame and …

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Bruce Hamilton and the Northeast Lean Conference, Toast Kaizen, and More 16:13

20d ago16:13

16:13

My guest for this bonus episode of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Bruce Hamilton, who is joining me on the show for the first time. Bruce is a renowned figure in the Lean world, serving as the President of GBMP Consulting Group and Director Emeritus for the Shingo Institute. As a senior examiner and certified workshop facilitator for the Shing…

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Whoa! A.I. Podcast Hosts Discuss “The Mistakes That Make Us” 17:42

21d ago17:42

17:42

I've played around with ChatGPT before (including in a few blog posts), but the advancements in A.I. technologies are pretty breathtaking. Check out the blog post I recently tried out the new “Notebook LM” tool from Google. I uploaded a PDF of my latest book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation, and it was ab…

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The Crown That Fell Off: Dr. Edward Feinberg's Favorite Mistake in Restorative Dentistry 46:58

22d ago46:58

46:58

My guest for Episode #281 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Edward Feinberg, a distinguished expert in restorative dentistry who has dedicated over 40 years to advancing dental care. Dr. Feinberg graduated from Tufts University, was trained by his father, Dr. Elliot Feinberg, a pioneer in full coverage restorative dentistry, and practiced i…

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Jacob Stoller on Productivity Reimagined and Lean's Role in Growth 47:52

27d ago47:52

47:52

My guest for Episode #517 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jacob Stoller, a journalist, speaker, facilitator, and Shingo-Prize-winning author of The Lean CEO. We talked about that in Episode 221. Episode page with video, transcript, and more His latest book, Productivity Reimagined: Shattering Performance Myths to Achieve Sustainable Growth, …

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Overcoming Mistakes in Tech Leadership: Steve Pereira's Journey with Flow Engineering 45:29

29d ago45:29

45:29

My guest for Episode #280 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Steve Pereira. He has spent over two decades improving the flow of work across organizations. He’s worked through tech support, IT management, platform and infrastructure engineering, product management, and as a founding CTO for enterprise SaaS. Episode page with video, transcript, an…

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Why Labeling Mistakes as 'Stupid' Is the Real Mistake: Turning Errors into Growth 9:26

1M ago9:26

9:26

Read the blog post When discussing mistakes, it's common to hear terms like “stupid mistake” or “dumb mistake” thrown around, especially when reflecting on our own errors. However, labeling mistakes in this way is unproductive. In The Mistakes That Make Us, one of the key ideas is that we shouldn't label mistakes as “stupid” or “dumb.” Mistakes are…

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Roberto Priolo - The Lean Global Connection Event and Spreading Lean Thinking Globally 14:27

1M ago14:27

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In this episode of Lean Blog Interviews, Mark Graban welcomes Roberto Priolo, the Managing Editor of Planet Lean, the publication of the Lean Global Network. Based in Barcelona, Roberto has a background in journalism and extensive experience in covering Lean and continuous improvement topics. Mark and Roberto discuss the upcoming Lean Global Connec…

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Leadership Failure: How Refusing to Be Wrong Hurts Teams and Innovation 2:54

1M ago2:54

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Read the blog post “I am never, ever wrong.” That's a statement that should disqualify an applicant from ANY leadership position. True leadership isn't about projecting infallibility–it's about fostering a culture where mistakes are seen as opportunities for learning and growth. Leaders who claim they're never wrong create an environment where fear…

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The Biggest Mistakes Small Business Owners Make: Insights from Cynthia Kay 44:39

1M ago44:39

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My guest for Episode #279 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Cynthia Kay, author of Small Business Big Success: Proven Strategies to Beat the Odds and Grow a Great Business. Episode page with video, transcript, and more As a business owner for over 35 years, Cynthia Kay has attracted well-known and respected customers from the global Fortune 100…

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Jenn Christison: Lessons in Even Better Leadership, Lean Thinking, and Organizational Transformation 1:05:25

1M ago1:05:25

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My guest for Episode #516 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jenn Christison, founder and principal consultant at Seven Ways Consulting. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Jenn has spent more than 15 years leading continuous improvement efforts across a variety of industries, including aerospace manufacturing, healthcare, non-profit,…

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Why Kindness in Leadership Matters: Lessons from 'The Mistakes That Make Us' 7:05

1M ago7:05

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The blog post Today, I want to share a section from my book, The Mistakes That Make Us. I'm sharing an excerpt here in this post, and I'm also making it available as a podcast episode using an excerpt from the audiobook version. In this book, I explore how mistakes can actually be one of the best ways we learn and grow—whether it’s in business or l…

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Joe Davis of BCG: Leadership Lessons on Generosity, Feedback, and Inclusion 49:17

1M ago49:17

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My guest for Episode #278 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Joe Davis, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and author of The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone's Gain. Episode page with video, transcript, and more He’s had 40+ years of experience managing and leading teams. Joe has als…

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Can Honesty Be the Best Medicine? A Doctor Discloses a Mistake - Derek Leiner 53:24

2M ago53:24

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My guest for Episode #277 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Derek Leiner, MD, FACP. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Dr. Leiner trained in internal medicine at VCUHealth and the Richmond VA Medical Center. In 2018, he completed a year as Chief Resident for Quality and Safety, a national VA QI and safety training program then began …

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Exploring Lean Product Development with Jim Morgan - Rivian's Former COO 54:55

2M ago54:55

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My guest for Episode #515 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jim Morgan, senior advisor at Lean Enterprise Institute and a board member at Adrian Steel. Jim’s most recent industry experience was as Chief Operating Officer at Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer. Episode page with video, transcript, and more He was previously a guest in Epis…

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Life, Business, and Mistakes: Lessons from Tabatha Thorell’s Coaching Career 43:46

2M ago43:46

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My guest for Episode #276 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Tabatha Thorell, a multi-faceted entrepreneur with a background in fitness coaching, real estate investing, life coaching, and more. Tabatha, a native of rural Nebraska and mother of five, shares her inspiring journey of resilience and success across various industries. With nearly two…

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Starbucks Mobile Ordering Chaos Again: Broken Processes, Inconsistent Service, and Misguided Quality Concerns 5:47

2M ago5:47

5:47

I've blogged about this before, but I'm going back to the problems at Starbucks again with today's post. Starbucks has a new CEO who is talking about how the coffee shop experience is broken. Many aspects of the Starbucks mobile ordering process are broken. Well, the ordering process is fine... it's the fulfillment process that needs improving. ---…

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Founder Brian Gottlieb on Building a $200M Company and Learning from Mistakes 45:19

2M ago45:19

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My guest for Episode #275 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Brian Gottlieb, an inspiring entrepreneur and founder who transformed a modest $3,000 startup into a thriving group of multistate companies valued at nearly $200 million. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Brian’s companies have earned spots on the Inc. 5000 list for four co…

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Coaching for Continuous Improvement: Lean Leadership Lessons from Sports with Hugh Alley 1:01:19

2M ago1:01:19

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My guest for Episode #514 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Hugh Alley, an author and consultant. He divides his time between coaching senior operational leaders in continuous improvement, training front-line leaders in core supervisory skills, and designing industrial facilities. An industrial engineer, he has run three manufacturing and dist…

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