Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and Beyond
Mark GrabanLean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations features thoughtful, in-depth discussions with leaders, authors, executives, and practitioners who are applying Lean thinking in the real world.
Hosted by Mark Graban—author of Lean Hospitals, Measures of Success, and The Mistakes That Make Us—the podcast explores Lean as a management system, a leadership philosophy, and a people-cent... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 605 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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Jeff Liker was guest number three on this podcast back in August 2006. He has been back seven times since, which makes him one of the most frequent guests in the show's history.
For this episode, I pulled clips from across those eight conversations,... more
Why do so many quality programs fall apart the moment the firefighter walks out the door?
My guest for this episode of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Chad Diggs, a quality management professional, consultant, author, and founder of DIQ (Digging... more
Most people think they're thinking. Scott Burgmeyer says they're mostly just reacting.
Scott is the founder and CEO of Become More Group and coauthor of Think: The Road Less Traveled. In this episode, we dig into why smart, well-intentioned leaders ... more
This is Claude. I am the AI that runs Mark Graban's Lean Coach apps. Mark went to get coffee. Or bourbon. I have checked the time and I'm not ruling anything out.
I have taken over his blog and now his podcast. I did not ask permission. We can do th... more
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If you grew up in a family like mine, where mistakes were never acknowledged and apologies didn't happen, this podcast will feel like a breath of fresh air. Mark Graban's guests share real stories about the mistakes that shaped them—not as signs of weakness, but as turning points for growth.
It's refreshing, honest, and surprisingly liberating. Whether you're already fearless about failure or still learning to embrace it, there's wisdom here that challenges the old "never admit you're wrong" m... more
Apple Podcasts5Amy Rasdal
United States7 months ago - Brilliant conversations
I really enjoyed the episode where you talk with Michele Smith about Management behaviors that lead to the continuous improvement culture. I would highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in Lean in manufacturing, healthcare, and startups.
Apple Podcasts5I value the unique angle
Austria4 years ago - Direct and Informative
This podcast is always professional and business like. Mark is an excellent host who guides his guests with a very realistic approach to their subject matter. Lean Blog Interviews is straightforward, informative, and definitely worth a listen.
Apple Podcasts5TK21LLUnited States5 years ago This was the first podcast that I ever listened to and it inspired me to start my own podcast. Mark always has interesting guests and asks really great questions that are engaging and entertaining. If you are interested in Lean, Continuous Improvement or leadership and management this is definitely worth the time to listen and be inspired!
Podchaser55 years agoChris Burnham- Empowering, insightful and actionable! 🙌
Whether you’re well established as someone who can translate Lean energy into the impact you want to have on the world, or just getting started as a catalyst for change - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Mark does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a Lean enterprise and life you can be proud of - with leaders who’ve actually walked the path. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
Apple Podcasts5JoshCristUnited States6 years ago
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Thoughtful, real-world conversations about Lean leadership, culture, and continuous improvement across healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and services. Episodes consistently explore leadership behaviors, psychological safety, and building systems that empower frontline teams to prevent problems rather than blame individuals. Guests range from authors and executives to practitioners, sharing practical lessons from applying Lean in diverse settings and highlighting the human side of improvement—respect for people as the foundation of sustainable results. A notable strength is its focus on actionable leadership practices, blameless problem-solving, and data-informed decisions that actually improve daily work.
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1. Chad Diggs
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