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Lean Focus Podcast

Damon Baker
Lean Transformation
Spark
Invisalign
Envista
Orthodontics
Moduslink
Employee Engagement
Lean Methodology
Marketing Transformation
Organizational Alignment
Cultural Change
E-Commerce Growth
Supply Chain Management
Customer Relationship Management
Covid-19 Impact
Turnaround Strategy
Organizational Culture
W. L. Gore & Associates
Lean Principles
PTFE

The Lean Focus Podcast brings you inspiring stories of Lean transformation, hosted by Damon Baker, CEO of Lean Focus and renowned "Lean Catalyst." In each episode, Damon sits down with one of the world's top business leaders to recount the true story behind an extraordinary business transformation. Based on an entertaining, storytelling approach, this podcast empowers business leaders at every lev... more

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Latest Episodes

Most companies think Finance reports performance.

The best companies know Finance should drive it.

In this episode of the Lean Focus Podcast, Damon Baker sits down with Mark Dyas, CFO of Lighteum Medical, to discuss what happens when a Lean-think... more

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FuelCell Energy has been a pioneer in clean energy for more than 50 years. But legacy, mission, and breakthrough technology alone don't ensure longevity.

In this episode of the Lean Focus Podcast, Damon Baker sits down with Jason Few, President & C... more

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How do you transform a company that isn't broken?

In this episode of the Lean Focus Podcast, host Damon Baker sits down with John Adams, CEO of Magnum Manufacturing, to explore the most overlooked leadership challenge in business today: evolving a ... more

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What happens when Human Resources — not Operations — leads the Lean transformation?

In this episode of the Lean Focus Podcast, host Damon Baker sits down with Rich Trojan, Chief Human Resources Officer at Holland LP, to explore how a people-first f... more

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Recent Guests

Rich Trojan
Chief Human Resources Officer at Holland
Holland
Episode: When HR Leads the Lean Transformation: How Rich Trojan Reinvented Holland's Culture and Cadence
Fawaz Khalil
CEO of ModusLink, responsible for the company's turnaround
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Episode: Bringing ModusLink Back From the Brink w/ CEO Fawaz Khalil

Host

Damon Baker
Host of Lean Focus Podcast; CEO of Lean Focus and recognized Lean Catalyst

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Thinking out of the box

    What differentiates Damon’s work from many other is that not only he keeps everything in a practical framework but he can continuously think out of the box and bring things to your attention that have been there all this time but nobody really count them in. Amazing interviews, very thoughtful hosting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M. Khorshidi
    United States2 months ago
  • Very inspiring!

    This Lean podcasts presents real-world problem solving by seasoned, inspiring leaders; their commitment to continuous improvement is profoundly compelling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Krambambuli100
    United States6 months ago
  • Practical lessons for business success

    Finally a podcast that shares real-world examples from leaders who have applied Lean and seen their businesses transform.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KevinK#93
    United States6 months ago
  • Practical Real World Insights

    Not the typical academic, theoretical content- real world practical learnings from business leaders

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GE Lean Leader
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful hosting and practical frameworks set this apart.
Narratives translate lean concepts into everyday business impact.
Real-world problem solving from seasoned leaders is the highlight.
Guests provide actionable lean and growth insights for execution.

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#112
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#172
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#185
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Hyper Scaling Under Pressure: Building Spark into a Market Challenger
Q: What were those first 90 days like in trying to expand capacity at hyper speed?
It was a wild time where demand met capacity challenges, requiring quick decisions and close communication with pilot customers.
Leading Change Without a Burning Platform: How Bret Snyder is Reigniting Growth at W. L. Gore & Associates
Q: What is your advice to CEOs who need to create urgency without an obvious crisis?
Help the organization understand that comfort and past success can lead to stagnation, and that foresight is crucial for growth.
Leading Change Without a Burning Platform: How Bret Snyder is Reigniting Growth at W. L. Gore & Associates
Q: Can you describe the CEO Kaizen event and its importance?
It demonstrated real involvement and commitment from leadership, showing that the transformation was serious and not just talk.
Leading Change Without a Burning Platform: How Bret Snyder is Reigniting Growth at W. L. Gore & Associates
Q: What was your wake-up call leading to this transformation?
Seeing a decade of top-line growth trailing US GDP, indicating that GORE was shrinking.
Leading Change Without a Burning Platform: How Bret Snyder is Reigniting Growth at W. L. Gore & Associates
Q: How do you explain the need for change without sounding like you're criticizing the company's historic legacy?
The most important thing is to have a positive vision of the future; you don't want to criticize the legacy, but rather build on the strengths.

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Lean-focused business transformation stories featuring top executives who led lean initiatives across manufacturing, services, and growth-stage organizations. Episodes emphasize aligning strategy with operations, improving flow and accountability, and delivering measurable outcomes through practical, real-world Lean applications. Noteworthy aspects include leadership buy-in, cross-functional collaboration, and a storytelling approach that translates Lean concepts into actionable takeaways for listeners aiming to drive change in their own organizations.

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