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The Lean Solutions Podcast

Patrick Adams
Continuous Improvement
Leadership
Lean Six Sigma
Lean Principles
Lean Management
Lean
Leadership Development
Failure
Process Improvement
Employee Engagement
Operational Excellence
Lean Leadership
Lean Thinking
Project Management
Communication
Military Leadership
Cultural Change
Lean Transformation
Emotional Intelligence
Kaizen

This podcast offers business solutions to help listeners develop and implement action plans for lean process improvement and implement continuous improvement projects, cost reductions, product quality enhancements, and process effectiveness improvement. Listeners come from many industries in both manufacturing and office applications.

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In this episode, Shayne Daughenbaugh and Catherine McDonald sit down with leadership strategist and Army veteran Jonathan Pride to explore the SOAR mindset. A leadership framework built around storytelling, ownersh... more

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

In this episode, Patrick Adams, Catherine McDonald, Shayne Daughenbaugh, and Andy Olrich unpack the hidden costs that quietly erode margins, and why most organizations don’t see them coming.

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In this episode, Patrick Adams and Shayne Daughenbaugh break down the true meaning of GEMBA and why it’s a foundational practice in Lean leadership.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

In this episode, Patrick Adams sits down with Cindy Darnell to explore how behavioral assessments like DISC can transform leadership, communication, and team performance.

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Recent Guests

Andy Olrich
Guest discussing leadership and operational effectiveness in manufacturing
(as introduced in episode)
Episode: Hidden Costs are Killing Margins
Cindy Darnell
Director of Operational Excellence at Element (tick industry: testing, inspection, and certification)
Element
Episode: Better Behaviors, Better Outcomes: How Leaders Drive Change
John S. Broadbent
Founder/consultant specializing in industrial data and digital transformation
Realize Potential
Episode: Smart Steps in Industry 4.0 (Part 2)
John Broadbent
Industry 4.0 evangelist and independent coach/mentor for manufacturers
Independent coach and mentor; advocate for Australian manufacturing
Episode: Smart Steps in Industry 4.0 (Part 1)
Darren Walsh
Founder and author of Making Lean Work LTD; management consultant
Making Lean Work LTD
Episode: How to Accelerate Your Business Transformation
Marco Dannerhill
Guest with a deep background in continuous quality and process improvement
Unknown (plastics industry focus)
Episode: The Future of Lean: Strategy, AI, and People
Steve Riley
Manufacturing operations leader, former Chief Organization Officer at Bespoke
Bespoke
Episode: Making Lean Stick: It Starts with Leadership
Dave Kippen
Business unit performance excellence lead at ADM and active member of the Michigan Lean Consortium
ADM
Episode: Why the Best Leaders Ask Better Questions
Kelly Mallery
Operational excellence leader and coach focused on helping teams and leaders navigate change.
Viant Medical
Episode: Change Wars: Stop Fighting Resistance

Hosts

Patrick Adams
Host of the Lean Solutions Podcast with a focus on lean principles and entrepreneurship.
Catherine McDonald
Co-host/Host focusing on leadership, coaching, and lean practices.
Andy Olrich
Co-host with emphasis on soft skills, leadership, and continuous improvement.
Shayne Daughenbaugh
Co-host and facilitator for practical lean discussions and problem-solving.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Actionable conversations to move the needle in your organization

    Patrick continues to invite top-tier guests and stimulate conversations alongside his co-hosts that will help people dramatically improve their workplace and leadership. This show is a must-add to your mix if you live in the operations or manufacturing world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cjc91793
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the episode w/ Jeff Shannon

    What a great podcast w/ Jeff. Would love for the team to have him join again and share his insight on daily huddles/daily management systems. Great energy, loved the story at the end!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JuanitaWagner
    United States2 years ago
  • Nigel Thurlow makes so many great points

    Thank you Patrick Adams for this brilliant discussion with Nigel Thurlow. There were so many great points made… and made in such a clear and entertaining way. Nigel’s honesty about his experiences working in Japanese culture…. the positives and the negatives… was refreshing to hear. His explanation of Scientific method related to PDCA .. and the ‘twist in the tail’ … the 3 versions… nice! Lean + Agile … such a powerful combo ! I recommmed any project managers, business leaders and anyone ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JD_UK_LeanSixSigma
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Patrick is very knowledgeable with great guests and topics

    If you are interested in leadership and continuous improvement, definitely check out Patrick's podcast and subscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brion H
    United States4 years ago
  • Value Stream Mapping

    Love this, along with the other short episodes. These provide concise and impactful information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Nest Keeper
    United States5 years ago

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Guests consistently bring top-tier insights for operations and CI.
Actionable conversations that help leaders move the needle in organizations.
Listeners appreciate practical frameworks and real-world examples.

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#95
Italy/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#225
France/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#198
Belgium/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#199
Finland/Business/Management
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#210
Sweden/Business/Management
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#222
Denmark/Business/Management

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Smart Steps in Industry 4.0 (Part 1)
Q: What does Industry 4.0 really mean for a typical manufacturer, is it expensive or overwhelming?
Industry 4.0 is the convergence of already available technologies—cloud, cyber-physical systems, and industrial IoT—rather than a single, costly overhaul. It's about creating data connectivity and context across the tech stack, which reduces complexity over time and enables smarter decision making, even for smaller plants.
Smart Steps in Industry 4.0 (Part 1)
Q: Where would you start if you have zero connectivity in the plant, or think you do, what would be your first smart step?
Begin with a practical audit to map your data landscape and start with a simple, visible improvement such as remote visibility of a single instrument (e.g., a check wire) and then expand into a light SCADA-like display. This creates context, helps break data silos, and builds momentum for larger Industry 4.0 initiatives.
How to Accelerate Your Business Transformation
Q: Can you pull out some of the key leadership routines that help embed standards and drive improvement?
Key routines include layered audits to embed standards, check alignment with teams on a visual management board and then drill into root causes through problem solving, followed by a 'help chain' to connect teams and secure cross-functional assistance when needed; also, leadership must maintain problem-solving activity themselves and ensure daily actions align with strategic goals.
How to Accelerate Your Business Transformation
Q: What should be considered at the start to develop a stable operation before accelerating transformation?
Start with daily management to build consistency, then ensure problem-solving routines are in place, and align leadership practices with a value-flow mindset before chasing speed. Establish a foundation so improvements actually take hold across the organization.
How to Accelerate Your Business Transformation
Q: What are some of the larger misunderstandings in continuous improvement within organizations that you've worked with?
The major misunderstandings include focusing on cost and efficiency gains without driving horizontal value flow, and leaning on traditional management solution thinking rather than Lean discovery. This leads to solving the wrong problems, delegating problem-solving to experts, and failing to embed sustainable leadership routines.

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The show centers on lean transformation, continuous improvement, and practical leadership in both manufacturing and office settings. Episodes frequently explore coaching, visual management, standard work, and the role of leadership in sustaining culture during change. Guests include lean practitioners, executives, coaches, and operators who share actionable frameworks, real-world case studies, and discussions on how to empower teams. The format often blends practical tools (PDSA, PDCA, three P's) with leadership psychology, making it useful for listeners responsible for implementing improvement programs, leading teams, or driving organizational change. A standout aspect is the mix of hands-on methodologies with human-centric leadership topi... more

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2. Cindy Darnell
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5. Darren Walsh
6. Marco Dannerhill
7. Steve Riley
8. Dave Kippen

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