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Chain of Learning: Leadership Strategies for Continuous Improvement and Transformational Change

Katie Anderson
Continuous Improvement
Leadership
Growth Mindset
Organizational Culture
Lean Leadership
Learning Culture
Leadership Humility
Metrics In Lean
Teamwork
Lean Management
Lean Mindset
GEMBA
Culinary Leadership
Failure and Learning
Daily Management
Toyota
Coaching
Operational Excellence
Kaizen
GAAP Principles

Chain of Learning® is the trusted leadership podcast for transformational change leaders, Lean and operational excellence practitioners, and internal change agents who believe that people—not tools—are the foundation of sustainable results. If you’re committed to continuous improvement and continuous learning, and want to build a culture where teams are capable, confident, and empowered to solve p... more

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Recent Guests

Rose Heathcote
Speaker, writer, and advisor focused on sustainability and improvement thinking.
Thinking People
Episode: 63| Close the Sustainability Execution Gap: How Leaders Turn Intent into Action [with Rose Heathcote]
Keeley Hurley
Co-author of Faceplant, Free Yourself from Failure's Funk, seasoned change leader supporting team navigation through challenges.
Episode: 60| Bounce Back From a Faceplant: How to Flip the Script on Failure [with Melisa Buie and Keeley Hurley]
Dr. Melissa Buie
Co-author of Faceplant, Free Yourself from Failure's Funk, experienced change leader in engineering and continuous improvement.
Episode: 60| Bounce Back From a Faceplant: How to Flip the Script on Failure [with Melisa Buie and Keeley Hurley]
Nathan Harvey
Developer Relations Engineer at Google and Leader of the DORA Research Team
Google
Episode: 59| Get Better at Getting Better: Leveraging AI to Elevate Human Learning [with Nathen Harvey]
David Yeager
Professor of Psychology and author of '10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People'
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: 55| Adopt the Mentor Mindset: How to Motivate, Guide, and Develop the Next Generation [with David Yeager]
Nicolas Kemp
Japanologist, researcher, podcaster, and author of Ikigai Kan and Rolefulness.
Ikigai Tribe
Episode: 53| Rediscover Ikigai: What it Really Means for Your Leadership and Life Purpose [with Nicolas Kemp]
Tracy O'Rourke
Co-founder of the Just-in-Time Café
Episode: 51| Elevate Your Impact Beyond Tools: The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit [with Elisabeth Swan and Tracy O'Rouke]
Elisabeth Swan
Co-founder of the Just-in-Time Café
Episode: 51| Elevate Your Impact Beyond Tools: The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit [with Elisabeth Swan and Tracy O'Rouke]
Isao Yoshino
81-year-old Toyota leader known for his impact on leadership culture at Toyota
Toyota
Episode: 50| Change the Culture: NUMMI and the Power of Leading Through Influence, Not Authority [with Isao Yoshino]

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Katie Anderson
Host and internationally recognized leadership consultant who is passionate about continuous improvement and fostering a culture of learning in organizations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Down to earth!

    I love that Katie and her guests are always very straightforward. Theory is clear, but the examples given support perfectly the theory, making it easier to project on how it could be applied in other situations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pedrôlaperks
    France2 months ago
  • Leading in learning!

    Katie’s podcast are top notch for anyone looking to develop a continuous improvement culture. By emphasizing on learning and developing people, she leads great conversations with influential guests. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeG, N
    United States6 months ago
  • Better than an MBA for manufacturing leaders…

    Katie’s ability to stimulate actionable conversations around culture, leadership, and continuous improvement within the complex industrial environment is next level. This show needs to be on every manufacturing leader's rotation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cjc91793
    United Statesa year ago
  • Goldmine of wisdom

    Katie has captured the wisdom of Mr. Yoshino and the Lean philosophy and presented it in a new light highlighting the importance of “learning to lead” but most importantly “leading to learn” that contains timeless and meaningful value that is applicable to our personal and professional journey.

    Katie keeps the chain of learning moving forward. I will be practicing what Mr. Yoshino stated, “true learning happens through continuous reflection”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rono2000
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    Great podcast with actionable insights for anyone looking to embrace a continuous learning mindset!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ajaforchrist
    United States2 years ago

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The podcast is highly recommended for its engaging conversations with knowledgeable guests from diverse backgrounds.

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57| How GE CEO Larry Culp Leads with Lean to Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement (BONUS)
Q: What has been the impact of having a coach or teacher to guide you as a senior leader?
A coach can be an invaluable conduit and mirror, helping leaders see what they may have missed and providing outside perspectives.
57| How GE CEO Larry Culp Leads with Lean to Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement (BONUS)
Q: How do you see lean as a lever to embrace cultural disruption at GE?
Change is not something everyone relishes, but Lean has changed the way we work and how we approach cultural evolution at GE.
58| People First: Why Leaders Get It Backwards with Lean and Operational Excellence
Q: What is the true foundation of sustained improvement?
People development is identified as the foundation for sustained improvement, which leads to quality work processes and ultimately better business results.
50| Change the Culture: NUMMI and the Power of Leading Through Influence, Not Authority [with Isao Yoshino]
Q: What role does the check process play in continuous improvement?
The check process is essential in evaluating whether the implementation aligns with the original plan and facilitates learning without blame.
50| Change the Culture: NUMMI and the Power of Leading Through Influence, Not Authority [with Isao Yoshino]
Q: How did it feel to be tasked with changing the culture and attitude of the NUMMI leaders?
It was a daunting yet transformative experience that involved creating opportunities for learning rather than trying to change attitudes directly.

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