This week’s guest is Dr. Julia Garcia. Ron and Julia discussed Julia’s book, “The Five Habits of Hope,” the power of resilience, the role hope plays in problem-solving, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

• The quote Julia likes (3:59)
• Why she wrote her book (6:21)
• The power of resilience (7:40)
• Whether hope is a choice or a habit (9:10)
• Why it’s a good alternative to grit and struggle (10:51)
• Julia’s words of encouragement (15:01)
• The five habits of hope (17:30)
• How hope plays a role in problem-solving (31:34)
• Julia’s final words of wisdom (34:52)

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• The Five Habits of Hope
• Julia’s Website

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Which habit of hope stands out to you?

This week’s guest is Royden Johnson. Ron and Royden discussed the concept of a lean operating system talking versus singing, the different phases of the operating system, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

• The quote Royden likes (2:49)
• Royden’s background (4:08)
• Whether your lean operating system is talking or singing (12:53)
• Phase 1: Stabilize (16:27)
• Phase 2: Standardization (22:57)
• Phase 3: Continuous Improvement (28:44)
• A summary of the operating system (30:43)
• Royden’s final words of wisdom (35:48)

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• GA 524 | Connection Before Correction
• Royden on LinkedIn

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What are your thoughts on the three phases?

This week’s guest is Chad Bareither. Ron and Chad discussed making culture changes in the workplace, powerful aspects of Japanese culture, the importance of cleaning up, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

• The quote Chad likes (3:06)
• His background (4:29)
• Chad’s thoughts on culture change (6:37)
• An anecdote about Japan (10:08)
• A powerful anecdote about a manufacturing plant (16:29)
• Examples of companies that are doing things well (17:56)
• Chad’s final words of wisdom (27:59)

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• GA 498 | The Power of Improving Less
• GA 556 | What a Successful Lean Transformation Looks Like
• Chad on LinkedIn
• Bareither Group

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