by Patrick Adams
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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April 29, 2025
<p><strong><br>What You’ll Learn:</strong></p><p><br>In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald, Patrick Adams, and guest Olaf Boettger discuss the importance of coaching for success, particularly in developing and mentoring emerging leaders. They highlight the need for leaders to unlearn harmful behaviors and adapt to new leadership styles.</p><p><strong><br>About the Guest:</strong></p><p><br>With 26 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, our guest brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective shaped by leadership roles at two of the world’s most respected organizations: Procter & Gamble and Danaher. He spent 10 years at P&G, including time as a Brand Manager, and 16 years at Danaher, where he served in a variety of critical roles. His expertise spans over three core areas, Business Leadership, Continuous Improvement Leadership, and Executive Coaching. Whether driving operational excellence, leading transformation, or coaching executives, he brings a powerful blend of strategy, systems thinking, and people development to the table.</p><p><strong><br>Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/olaf-boettger/"><br>Click Here For Olaf Boettger LinkedIn</a></p>
April 22, 2025
<p><strong><br>What You’ll Learn:</strong></p><p><br>In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald, Andy Olrich, and guest Leire Martinez discuss the importance of sustaining culture and connection in organizations. They emphasize that culture is crucial for continuous improvement and can vary across different departments and regions.</p><p><strong><br>About the Guest:</strong></p><p><br>With a strong Lean Six Sigma background, she is experienced as an Operations Director managing multi-site operations, as well as a Plant Manager, Production Manager, and Continuous Improvement Manager in the automotive sector within a VUCA environment and during challenging periods such as COVID, the chip crisis, and material shortages. Her aim is to inspire the teams she works with to achieve results as one, always acting with integrity, a willingness to win, and a commitment to making tomorrow better.</p><p><strong><br>Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leiremartinezgalarza/"><br>Click Here For Leire Martinez LinkedIn</a></p>
April 15, 2025
<p><strong><br>What You’ll Learn:</strong></p><p><br>In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Catherine McDonald, and guest Sebastian McLeod, discuss the importance of frontline leaders in driving organizational change. Sebastian McLeod, CEO of TrippNT, shares his company's journey from a basement startup to an industry leader, emphasizing the significance of frontline workers and the impact of Lean principles.</p><p><strong><br>About the Guest:</strong></p><p><br>Sebastian McLeod, CEO of TrippNT, transformed the company from a basement startup into an award-winning industry leader recognized by Inc. Magazine since 2014. A U.S. Army veteran, he leverages his background in discipline and efficiency to streamline operations and foster innovation. Known for his respectful, problem-solving leadership style, Sebastian has built a global client base with customizable, efficiency-driven products. In 2018, he received the Made in Missouri Leadership Award for Manufacturer of the Year.</p><p><strong><br>Links:</strong></p><p><a href="http://linkedin.com/company/trippnt"><br>CLICK HERE FOR TRIPPNT LINKEDIN</a></p><p><a href="http://facebook.com/trippnt"><br>CLICK HERE FOR TRIPPNT FACEBOOK</a></p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/trippnt"><br>CLICK HERE FOR TRIPPNT INSTAGRAM</a></p><p><a href="http://trippnt.com/"><br>CLICK HERE FOR TRIPPNT WEBSITE</a></p>
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