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The Southwest’s Wildest Outdoor Art: From Lightning Fields to Sun Tunnels 30:55

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A secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.…

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Mark Graban reads and expands upon selected posts from LeanBlog.org. Topics include Lean principles and leadership in healthcare, manufacturing, business, and the world around us. Learn more at http://www.leanblog.org/audio

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Join Me in Japan: A Lean Healthcare Accelerator Experience This June 5:59

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Read the blog post Since 2012, I've had the opportunity to visit Japan six times , each trip a deep learning experience–rich with lessons about Lean, Kaizen, leadership, culture, and continuous improvement. This June, I'm heading back for my seventh visit –and what makes this one especially exciting is that it will be my fifth trip focused on Lean in healthcare … and the first that I've helped design from the ground up. It's my first trip in this format, but I was invited to partner up with two amazing individuals who have a great deal of experience in organizing and facilitating such tours — Dave Fitzpatrick, a Canadian who has lived and worked in Japan for a long time, and Reiko Kano, who I know as a translator on my earliest trips — and she's highly experienced with Lean and TPS implementations in healthcare in both the U.S. and Japan. And I want to personally invite you to consider joining us. If not from June 23 to 29, in a later trip. We're also planning on the week of October 23, 2025 along with trips in April and October of 2026.…

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Leadership by Fear Doesn’t Work — And Never Really Did 5:34

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The blog post Nearly 30 years ago, I had my first real encounter with what not to do as a leader. I was working in a General Motors factory where the culture was one of daily disrespect. Leaders--if you could call them that--were quick to belittle, yell, scream (with spittle flying) at employees on the floor. The lesson I learned wasn't the one they thought they were teaching. This behavior wasn't "tough love" or "just how things are done in manufacturing." It was toxic. And it didn't lead to improved results. It didn't drive engagement. It didn't foster continuous improvement. It certainly didn't build trust. At best, that type of leadership creates short-term compliance. At worst, it drives costly mistakes, disengagement, and deep cultural scars. It was management by intimidation--and it failed. Repeatedly. Fast forward to today, and the evidence is no longer just anecdotal. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant recently wrote in The New York Times : "The evidence is clear: Leadership by intimidation and insult is a bad strategy. Belittling people doesn't boost their productivity; it diminishes it. Disrespect doesn't just demotivate. It also disrupts focus, causing costly mistakes [including in operating rooms]." Read the full article (free link)…

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How Psychological Safety Drives Digital Transformation and the Toyota Production System (or Lean) 8:04

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The blog post Before I departed for my recent workshop tour of Australia and New Zealand , I knew that I would learn things in the process of teaching and facilitating on my favorite topics. I didn't expect to learn about flying koalas , though! I did expect to learn something when I had the opportunity to meet up for lunch with a friend, former Toyota Australia leader Barry McCarthy . Barry's also the chair of this year's AME International Conference in St. Louis . I first met Barry back in 2018 when I went on a Japan Study trip with Barry and the Honsha Consulting team , and I learned a lot from him on that trip (check out my podcast with him about these topics). Toyota and Psychological Safety–A New Book In recent years, I've come to believe that Psychological Safety is the oft-unheralded foundation of the Toyota Production System and Lean Management. Former Toyota Kentucky leader Mike Hoseus agrees, as we discussed in this Lean Blog Interviews episode — and as mentioned in the book Toyota Culture , that Mike co-authored with Jeff Liker. I've learned a lot from Barry about Toyota as a “human development company,” as we discussed in his episode . He agrees with me about the direct importance of Psychological Safety at Toyota — and that it's something they intentionally nurture. One new piece of direct evidence of this is a book that was published, in Japanese, back in late 2023. The title can be translated to English as: Two kata that realize psychological safety and speed up work that supports Toyota-style DX: “How to speak” and “How to proceed with work” that resonate with young people Barry shared his summary of the book (as translated by him via Google) and I ordered it from Amazon Japan based on his recommendation. When I got home, the book was waiting for me. “DX” is jargon (an abbreviation) for “digital transformation,” something that's increasingly important to Toyota. Back to the title — I suspect that “make work flow better” might be a better translation since we don't normally try to “speed up work” directly through the Lean methodology. Lean is more about reducing and eliminating barriers to flow and not a matter of pressuring people to work faster. The ChatGPT translation of the title says: “Supporting Toyota-Style DX: Two Kata That Achieve Psychological Safety and Speed in Work” “A way of speaking that resonates with young workers” and “A way to move work forward” I've been running pages through ChatGPT as a translation tool. It's incredibly fast. You take a photo of a page (or pages) and out comes the translation. I've been uploading photos in a batch size of “chapter” so ChatGPT can perhaps look at the full context of the chapter instead of only seeing page by page. Before jumping into what Psychological Safety is, the book poses a problem statement: “A diagnostic list for managers–if you mark 3 or more “yes,” you should seriously reconsider your current management style. Examples include: “I've never said ‘thank you' to a team member today.” “I find the word ‘challenge' cringeworthy.” “I haven't talked to anyone outside my own department.” “I tend to suppress my real opinions at work.” I think a good question for leaders is: “Do you remember the last time an employee disagreed with you?” If the answer is “no,” then you have a problem. (1) What is Psychological Safety? “Being able to express honest opinions, candid doubts, and even disagree with others for the sake of organizational or team results–without fear.” — Atsusuke Ishii, 2020, Japanese Management Skills Association…

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'The Mistakes That Make Us' Receives the Shingo Publication Award! 10:54

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Blog post I'm very excited to announce that my latest book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation , has been officially selected as a recipient of the Shingo Publication Award by the Shingo Institute (the home of the Shingo Prize for organizations).

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My Upcoming Webinar on Mistake-Proofing Across Industries 4:22

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The blog post I'm excited to be presenting this webinar on February 12th at 1 pm ET as part of the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement webinar series : The webinar description: “Are you looking for practical ways to eliminate errors and enhance efficiency in your organization? Join us for “Mistake-Proofing in Action: Real-World Examples Across Industries,” an insightful webinar showcasing how organizations across healthcare, manufacturing, and service sectors have successfully implemented mistake-proofing techniques. Discover innovative solutions that prevent errors before they occur, improve safety and quality, and save valuable time and resources. Through inspiring case studies and actionable takeaways, you'll learn how to adapt these proven approaches to your unique challenges. Don't miss this chance to gain practical tools and insights to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Register today and see mistake-proofing in action!” You can also register to win a signed copy of my book, The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation , which has a chapter about preventing mistakes. Mistake-Proofing in Action: Real-World Examples Across Industries Enter to Win!…

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An Aussie Backpacker’s Workplace Frustration: The Universal Need for Better Leadership 2:17

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The blog post Last Sunday, in Frankfurt, Germany, I took part in a guided walking tour of the city. Our group included a young professional from Australia in his early 20s. He has taken leave from work to travel, backpacking across Europe. We had an opportunity to chat over lunch and a local “ apfelwein ” (hard cider). He lamented his frustrations at work. He said, “My boss thinks he is giving clear direction to us. Then we do the work our best way… only to be criticized for not understanding the direction.”…

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Safety First: GE Aerospace’s Lynn Facility Demonstrates True Lean Leadership 6:02

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Episode page At its core, Lean is about people–respecting them, empowering them, and ensuring their well-being while driving continuous improvement. Recently, GE Aerospace's Lynn, MA, facility provided an inspiring example of what it means to put these principles into action, even under challenging circumstances. Read more about this and/or watch a video at this link: Keep the Line Moving: GE Aerospace's Lynn Facility Is Using FLIGHT DECK to Put Safety First…

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Leadership Gone Wrong: The Cost of Prioritizing a CEO’s Ego Over Effectiveness 2:37

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Episode blog post A sad but true leadership tale: “Unlike most CEOs who rely on their executive team to keep them informed, [redacted] relies on his team to keep him feeling good about himself. And so whenever somebody would tell him something that he didn't know and make it very clear that he wasn't the smartest person in the room on each and every topic, he generally fired them.”…

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Starting the New Year with Global Leadership Resolutions: Building a Foundation of Psychological Safety 11:39

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Read the blog post During Katie Anderson ‘s #JapanStudyTrip this past November, a participant shared an observation with me that resonated deeply: “The biggest challenge is our blame culture. It's easier for people to do nothing because they don't get in trouble. But if they make a mistake, they get punished. And our company is successful enough that there's not a compelling reason for top leaders to change the culture.” This isn't a story from the U.S., but the feeling is universal. A workplace culture where individuals are punished for mistakes–especially when those mistakes have systemic causes–is a significant barrier to progress. It's a global challenge, and addressing it requires rethinking how we approach leadership and learning.…

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Lost My iPhone in Tokyo: A Lesson in Japanese Kindness and Culture on My Japan Study Trip 6:12

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Read the blog post: https://www.leanblog.org/2024/11/lost-iphone-japan-taxi-tokyo-kindness-culture/ I'm thrilled to be back in Japan for the first time in five years. Today is the start of Katie Anderson's Japan Study Trip (learn more about joining her in May 2025). It's great to be here for another week of learning and great experiences. Little did I know, I'd kick off the trip by nearly losing my iPhone on the streets of Tokyo–a mistake that ended up teaching me a valuable lesson about Japan's culture of trust.…

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Ten Years Ago -- In the News Visiting a Japanese Lean Hospital 4:05

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The blog post Just over a week ago, I got back from Katie Anderson's Japan Study Trip . It was amazing! I have so much to write about and share. But first, Facebook reminded me of something from exactly ten years ago–the second time I visited Japan with the Kaizen Institute . I asked 2024 ChatGPT to translate this 2014 news story that's pictured below (with me sitting there and taking notes in the front row of the meeting room). See the English text below the image:…

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Surveying the Lean Global Connection Audience on Barriers to Speaking Up 7:19

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The blog post: https://www.leanblog.org/2024/11/surveying-the-lean-global-connection-audience-on-barriers-to-speaking-up/ At yesterday's Lean Global Connection event , I posed a straightforward yet revealing question to the audience: “What keeps you from speaking up at work?” The responses illustrated two of the common barriers. I posed the survey options based on the research of Prof. Ethan Burris , from the University of Texas at Austin, who has found that fear and futility are the top two reasons why people choose to stay quiet. For some, fear stood in the way–the fear of reprisal, being judged, or being seen as a troublemaker. For others, the obstacle wasn't fear but futility –the belief that speaking up wouldn't make a difference. Four people, sadly, said BOTH were barriers. And yet, amidst these challenges, eight people shared that they felt no barriers at all, a testament to the environments they work in. That is the ideal we should all strive for. The survey results line up with the Burris research that shows futility is actually the biggest reason, not fear.…

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Just Call it “5S Six Sigma” Instead of “Lean Sigma” Please 7:56

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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 and at MIT ), but I've never done anything I would call Six Sigma in my career. I have respect for Six Sigma as a discipline, just as if I were a chef, I would have respect for pastry chefs. They can co-exist in the kitchen. You might both use whisks, but you have slightly different training to do different things. These roles aren't interchangeable, and neither are Lean and Six Sigma. That's one reason I get riled up about so-called “Lean Sigma” or “Lean Six Sigma.” Most of the “ L.A.M.E. ” (Lean As Mistakenly Explained) examples that I see on the interwebs come from “Lean Sigma” discussions, especially on LinkedIn. What are the fallacies that are thrown around? They include, but are not limited to: Lean is about the average, Six Sigma is about the variation Lean is about internal processes, Six Sigma is customer-focused Lean is for efficiency; you need Six Sigma for quality (this one is the fault of Mike George and his books, many say) Lean and Six Sigma are just toolboxes, and you use whichever is appropriate for the problem at hand These are all incorrect, as somebody with good Lean training or Lean experience would realize.…

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

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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 shame” becomes the norm. Then, someone decides, “We're going to get Lean.” On the surface, this should be great news. Lean offers proven strategies to improve safety, quality, and employee engagement. But here's the catch: the organization doesn't change how it leads. It still clings to the same top-down mentality that has suffocated the workforce for years. What follows might be described as a superficial Lean transformation. It's probably more of a “Lean effort” (or “Lean hope”) than any sort of transformation.…

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

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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 able to generate a realistic-sounding podcast episode about the book. It's like an NPR podcast in tone and style. There's a male A.I. host and a female A.I. host bantering about the book as they recap some of the key points and themes. It's not perfect — they pronounce my name wrong in a few different ways — but it's a fascinating experiment in how to take a really long document and summarize it in a consumable way. They definitely didn't say everything exactly the way I would have stated it. However, the podcast seems to perfectly simulate the discussion that two people might have after both reading and enjoying the book.…

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