Best Cultural Bandwidth Podcasts (2025)

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S2 E12 - Rebecca Ellis - Putting the Fun in Fungibility 39:26

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Title: S2 E12 - Rebecca Ellis - Putting the FUN in Fungibility, Beyond Cross-Training: The Nerdy Truth About Fungibility 🎧 Description: What if your org chart wasn't a cage, but a launchpad? In this episode of the Improvement Nerds Podcast, host Mark Ryan sits down with Dr. Rebecca Ellis—organizational design expert and Principal at AlignOrg Soluti…

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S2 E11 - Laura Hayes - Making Accountability Make Sense 37:56

2M ago37:56

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In this episode of the Improvement Nerds Podcast, host Mark Ryan sits down with leadership coach and founder of Ground Rules Coaching, Laura Hayes, to unpack what real accountability looks like—and why it’s often misunderstood. From toxic blame culture to practical tools that drive responsibility, Laura helps us reframe accountability as a path to …

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S2_E10 - Chris Hayes - Wired for Excellence, Brain Science to Improve Culture & Change 46:40

3M ago46:40

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🎧 Podcast Title: Wired for Excellence: The Neuroscience of Change with Chris Hayes 🎙️ Guest: Chris Hayes, Author of Wired for Excellence 🔍 Episode Description: Don’t miss this fascinating deep dive into the brain science behind organizational change. In this episode of the Improvement Nerds Podcast, host Mark Ryan sits down with Chris Hayes, leader…

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S2 E9 - Leadership, Bandwidth, and the Brutal Truth About Strategy Execution - featuring: Karen Martin 36:37

4M ago36:37

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S2 E9 - Leadership, Bandwidth, and the Brutal Truth About Strategy Execution - featuring: Karen Martin 🎙️ Episode Description: In this episode of Improvement Nerds, we’re joined by renowned improvement expert Karen Martin to dive deep into what really makes strategy deployment work. Forget the pretty posters and endless dashboards—Karen shares hard…

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S2 E8 - Smart Processes, Smarter Tech: Leaning Into AI with Justin Fischgrund 40:50

4M ago40:50

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📈In this episode of Improvement Nerds, Mark Ryan sits down with Justin Fischgrund—Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, engineer, professor, and patent-holding innovator—to explore where Lean thinking and artificial intelligence collide. They dig into how AI can complement, not replace, Lean Six Sigma; the importance of data strategy; and how improveme…

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S2 E7 - Nerding Out About Nuggets with David Reid at Chick-fil-A 44:34

6M ago44:34

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Chick-fil-A’s Secret to Efficiency: How They Master Process Improvement | Featuring David Reid 🚀 Ever wondered how Chick-fil-A moves so fast while delivering top-tier customer service? In this episode of the Improvement Nerds Podcast, we sit down with David Reid, Director of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Chick-fil-A, to uncover the process …

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S2 E6 Lean Leadership & People Centered Processes with Katie Anderson 36:18

7M ago36:18

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In this episode of Improvement Nerds, we’re joined by Katie Anderson, lean leadership expert and author of Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn. Fresh from her latest study trip to Japan, Katie shares powerful insights on people-centered leadership, continuous improvement, and how strategy deployment connects leaders and frontline teams. Discover the…

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S2 E5: The People Factor: Leveraging Job Relations for Sustainable Change 30:11

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The People Factor: Leveraging Job Relations for Sustainable Change In this episode of the Improvement Nerd Podcast, we dive into Job Relations (JR)—a cornerstone of Training Within Industry (TWI). April Thomas Schmidt, a TWI expert, shares how JR helps leaders build trust, strengthen relationships, and drive sustainable change within organizations.…

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S2 E4 - Training Within Industry: From World War II to Modern Excellence 30:13

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S2 E4 - Training Within Industry: From World War II to Modern Excellence The Timeless Power of TWI: Building High-Performing Teams Through Training Within Industry In the world of process improvement, few methodologies have stood the test of time like Training Within Industry (TWI). Born out of necessity during World War II, TWI helped the U.S. ram…

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S2 E3 - Political Savviness and the Workplace with Betsy Jordyn 37:45

10M ago37:45

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Key Topics Discussed: The Art of Political Savvy Office politics is often viewed in a negative light, but as Betsy explains, it’s all about balance and perspective. Politics doesn’t have to be toxic—it can actually foster collaboration and drive initiatives forward. She shares how understanding the balance of power and aligning different department…

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S2 E2 - From Pooh Bear to Process Mapping with Betsy Jordyn 30:51

11M ago30:51

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🔍 S2 E2 - From Pooh Bear to Process Mapping: Authenticity in Branding and Improvement | Betsy Jordyn Interview 🎙️ In this insightful episode, branding expert and organizational development (OD) strategist Betsy Jordyn joins us to explore the powerful connection between branding and continuous improvement. Betsy shares her passion for helping indivi…

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S2 E1 - Passing the Torch 24:37

1y ago24:37

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Get ready for an exciting comeback as Tom West, the mastermind behind the Improvement Nerds podcast, returns from a well-deserved hiatus to introduce a brand-new co-host, Mark Ryan! In this episode, Tom reflects on the heart and soul of the podcast—bringing together passionate guests to geek out over the tools, techniques, and experiences that driv…

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Episode 5 - Discovering Your Bandwidth Busters 18:28

1+ y ago18:28

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Introduction Summary: In this insightful episode, Rosalie Audoin discusses the concept of 'bandwidth busters,' the various factors that hinder personal and professional growth by limiting our capacity. Rosalie uses vivid metaphors like the iceberg and the roots of a tree to illustrate how underlying issues, often unseen, can dramatically impact our…

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Episode 6 - Mastering Emotional Fluency 12:19

1+ y ago12:19

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In this episode, Rosalie Audoin delves into the crucial skill of emotional fluency, defining it as the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions and those of others. She explains why it is essential for personal development, effective leadership, and building strong relationships. She contrasts emotional fluency with emotional…

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Episode 4 - Overcoming the fear of mistakes (Pt. 2) 10:17

1+ y ago10:17

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Introduction Summary: In this episode, Rosalie Audoin continues the exploration of fear responses to mistakes, particularly focusing on practical tools and strategies to manage and transform these responses. Building on the discussion of the four stress responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—Rosalie introduces techniques to help leaders embrace …

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Episode 3 - Overcoming the fear of making mistakes (Pt.1) 11:30

1+ y ago11:30

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Introduction Summary: In this transformative episode, Rosalie Audoin explores the pervasive fear of failure and the reluctance to embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth. She delves into how these fears are learned behaviors, often rooted in childhood, and how they manifest in both personal and professional settings. This episode unpacks the p…

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Tee Salon x Vivienne Westwood 1:21:30

2y ago1:21:30

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Lyt med til Tee salon-samtalen med fokus på den britiske modedesigner, icon, aktivist og feminist Vivienne Westwood. Sammen med de inviterede gæster Ane Lynge- Jorlén modeforsker og direktør for Alpa og Silas Adler kreativ direktør og stifter af tøjmærket Soulland bliver vi klogere på Vivienne Westwood og hendes betydning for modeverdenen. Ligesom …

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Tee salon x Jane Jacobs 1:22:55

2+ y ago1:22:55

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Lyt med når vi i Tee Salon er i selskab med Københavns stadsarkitekt Camilla Van Deurs, direktør for Destortion Thomas Fleurquin og Uffe Elbæk til en samtale om den canadiske journalist, forfatter aktivist og byplanlægningskritiker, Jane Jacobs liv. Vi taler om hendes rolle og betyding som byplanlægningsaktivist og hvordan hun ændrede hele perspekt…

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Tee Salon x Astrid Lindgren 1:28:42

2+ y ago1:28:42

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Lyt med når vi i Tee Salon, er i selskab med forfatter Jens Andersen, sceneinstruktør Birgitte Næss Schmidt og Uffe Elbæk og taler om en af vores helt store helte Astrid Lindgren. Vi taler blandt andet om den ensomhed der til tider udspilles i hendes karaktere og vi taler ligeledes om Astrids egen euforiske ensomhed. Vi kommer også ind på hendes ti…

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Tee Salon x Allen Ginsberg 1:03:45

3y ago1:03:45

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Lyt med til samtalen mellem Marie Schjeldal fra FALLUCKA og journalist og forfatter Lars Movin, forfatter og forlægger Shëkufe Tadayoni Heiberg og medlem af folketinget Uffe Elbæk da de til Tee Salon havde Allen Ginsberg som omdrejningspunkt. I dialogen diskutere og går de på opdagelse i Allen Ginsbergs liv og arbejde i en undersøgelse af om den am…

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FALLUCKA - We love Paris 12:10

3+ y ago12:10

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FALLUCKA har været i Paris og har haft en samtale med art advisor Julie Silbermann fra Collaborations by Tania & Thomas Asbæk. I podcasten får du gode tips til, at opleve den Parisiske kunstscene og Julie tager os igennem en must see rute hvis du besøger den smukke by. Vi taler blandt andet om Emily Mae Smith, ved Perrotin og Galleria Continua som …

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FALLUCKA - Light & Space 42:44

3+ y ago42:44

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I anledning af Copenhagen Contemporary nye udstilling Light & Space inviterede FALLUCKA sammen med Park Bio, CCs direktør Marie Nipper, astrofysiker Tina Ibsen og billede kunstner Ann Linn Palm Hansen til en samtale i den smukke gamle biograf om såvel udstillingen som Light & Space bevægelsen. Det blev til en snak om jagten på det ukendte, om lys, …

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FALLUCKA - Le Bicolore 17:16

3+ y ago17:16

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I dette afsnit af Fallucka resumé er vi taget til Paris for at møde Rebecca Helewa Graversen som arbejder i kultur afdelingen i det danske hus i Paris. Vi hører kort om Rebeccas arbejde, om Maison du Danemark´s historie, og om den tragiske ulykke der var i huset fra et par år siden. Hvorfor det i dag hedder Le Bicolore og om den udstilling som neto…

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Bonus Episode - More on Leadership Speech Acts with Mary Andrawis 1:06:34

4+ y ago1:06:34

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If you listened to Episode 40, in which Mary Andrawis and I explore the topic, and nerd out a bit about Leadership Speech Acts, you probably sensed that we had a lot more that we wanted to talk about. And you'd be right. In this bonus episode Mary and I revisit Leadership Speech Acts and dive a bit deeper sprinkling in a few complimentary topics su…

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Episode 40 - Leadership Speech Acts with Mary Andrawis of Serafina Health Strategy 1:10:45

4+ y ago1:10:45

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In Episode 40, Mary Andrawis and I explore the topic, and nerd out a bit about Leadership Speech Acts. As Mary puts it, "our words can help shape the future if we use them intentionally." In this Episode we explore the four common speech acts of... declarations attestations and assessments requests and offers acknowledgments This is an episode you …

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FALLUCKA #20 - ’Når mennesker mødes’ FOS & Mads Nørgaard 56:19

4+ y ago56:19

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I dette afsnit af FALLUCKAS” Når Mennesker Mødes” har vi inviteret os selv med, til en venskabelig og åbenhjertelig samtale mellem billedkunstner Thomas Poulsen aka FOS og modeskaber Mads Nørgaard. Scenen er sat i FOS' værksted omgivet af lilla silkegardiner, malerrester, stål og plastikstrimler. I podcasten kan du blandt andet høre hvordan venskab…

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Episode 39 - Hire By Design with Jodi Brandstetter 1:02:54

4+ y ago1:02:54

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In Episode 39, I have the great privilege of nerding out with the bestselling author, Jodi Brandstetter as we discuss how the improvement method, Design Thinking can be applied to HR - helping to identify, recruit, onboard, and retain top talent. Jodi Brandstetter, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is passionate about being an entrepreneur that focuses on providing t…

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FALLUCKA #19 - ’Når mennesker mødes’ Husk Mit Navn & Mikkel Grønnebæk 55:45

4+ y ago55:45

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FALLUCKA har i dette afsnit af ’Når mennesker mødes’ sat Husk Mit Navn og Mikkel Grønnebæk fra V1 Galleri stævne i et nedlagt solcenter på Amager. Resultatet er en podcast, der tager os på en kunstnerisk tidsrejse tilbage til slutningen af 90’erne og starten af 00’erne. Vi taler om pølsekunst på Amager, om Husk Mit Navn og Mikkels debut som ”Lorte …

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FALLUCKA #18 - ’Når mennesker mødes’ Michael Kvium & Mikkel Hansen - Part 2 32:43

4+ y ago32:43

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I dette afsnit befinder vi os fortsat i Michael Kviums sommerhus hvor FALLUCKA er inviteret indenfor til en samtale, der strækker sig over flere timer. Det er mødet mellem to personligheder, der hver især repræsenterer det ypperste indenfor deres felt. Du kan lytte til Part 1 af samtalen her -> Cultural Bandwidth- . Hvor Michael Kvium og Mikkel Han…

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Episode 38 - Becoming an Improvement Nerds Generalist with AJ Hobbs 1:12:05

4+ y ago1:12:05

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In Episode 38, AJ Hobbs and I discuss the multiple ways an belt can add value to an organization. During our conversation we discuss the advantages of becoming a generalist when it comes to improvement. We can appreciate that there are two sides to this coin, generalizing vs. specializing. We do tip our hats to the specialists, but we don't necessa…

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FALLUCKA #17 - ’Når mennesker mødes’ Michael Kvium & Mikkel Hansen - Part 1 50:57

4+ y ago50:57

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I Michael Kviums sommerhus er FALLUCKA inviteret indenfor sammen med verdens bedste håndboldspiller Mikkel Hansen, der privat har en meget stor interesse for kunst og sågar har værker af netop Kvium. Over en samtale der ender med at strækker sig over flere timer, mødes to personligheder, der hver især repræsenterer det ypperste indenfor deres felt,…

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’Når mennesker mødes’ episode #1 X Troels Carlsen & Nicolas Bro 42:46

4+ y ago42:46

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#1 X Troels Carlsen og Nicolas Bro Venskabet mellem Troels og Nicolas opstod oprindeligt da Nicolas købte et kunstværk af Troels Carlsen, derfra er vokset et stærkt venskab, som vi får lov at få et indblik i, gennem en samtale hjemme hos Nicolas Bro. Her kommer vi blandt andet ind på hvordan de to venner tolker og afkoder kunsten. Vi taler om, hvor…

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Episode 37 - Nerding Out About Process Mapping with Craig Willis of Skore 1:11:00

4+ y ago1:11:00

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In Episode 37, I nerd out with Craig Willis of Skore (www.getskore.com) about the importance of process mapping. Per Craig, organization's need to make mapping processes as simple as having a conversation. In fact, that is Craig's personal mission, to help organizations map at the speed of conversation. Craig's goal is to make process mapping and a…

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Demo 36:26

4+ y ago36:26

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DEMO is an online moving image festival exploring the theme of “Contagion” as an aesthetic and political paradigm. A series of screenings and special projects by international artists and researchers were presented on an online platform 15 June - 24 July 2020, taking the form of an experimental spatial environment and narrative. Listen to #DEMO our…

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Body Talk 31:13

4+ y ago31:13

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Together Alone To respond to the challenges caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the network of Finnish Cultural and Academic Institutes launched Together Alone, an open call for artistic projects. For the next two episodes, of which the first will even have an extra bonus Intro, FALLUCKA has collaborated with The Finnish Cultural Institute in D…

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Body Talk Intro 16:42

4+ y ago16:42

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Together Alone To respond to the challenges caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the network of Finnish Cultural and Academic Institutes launched Together Alone, an open call for artistic projects. For the next two episodes, of which the first will even have an extra bonus Intro, FALLUCKA has collaborated with The Finnish Cultural Institute in D…

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Episode 36 - Nerding Out About Wabi Sabi with Mindi Epstein 58:13

4+ y ago58:13

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In Episode 36, guest Minid Epstein gives the Improvement Nerds audience permission to be their authentic selves. To embrace their imperfections and to go forward even when you don't have it all figured out. By practicing Wabi Sabi, you learn to see the beauty in imperfection, no longer allowing perfection to get in your way of becoming who you were…

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Episode 35 - Designing Your Career with Marla Holdread 56:08

4+ y ago56:08

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Have you found yourself at a career crossroads and not known what to do? In Episode 35, Marla Holdread shares that the best thing to do when at a career crossroad, is to think like a designer. Her advice is to stay curious, to be willing to experiment, to reframe the problem, and to collaborate. Marla Holdread is an executive coach, career strategi…

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Episode 34 - Nerding Out About the Best Places to Work with Angie Redmon 59:12

5y ago59:12

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In Episode 34 I have the chance to nerd out with Angie Redmon about some of the strategies that an organization can employ to help improve their work culture, while embarking on a journey to become one of the Best Places to Work. Angie works with companies who aspire to have an award-winning workplace distinction. You’ve heard of these, I’m sure—Be…

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Episode 33 - Nerding Out About Servant Leadership with Tom Crea 51:08

5y ago51:08

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Episode 33 is timely for two reasons. One is that the episode is about servant leadership, an important topic considering the current amount of uncertainty in our world. And the other reason is that the episode airs shortly after Veterans Day. Our guest Tom Crea, joins us and nerds out with us about his years of service and the lessons he learned a…

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Episode 32 - Nerding Out About Streaking with Jami and Jeffery Downs 1:17:06

5y ago1:17:06

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Episode 32 is so streaking awesome. Join me, Jami Downs, and Jeffrey Downs as we nerd out about streaking - not the streaking you're thinking. This streaking includes creating a "be statement", setting a goal, and then streaking your way toward improvement. This episode celebrates the idea of becoming who you want to be through consistent conscious…

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Episode 31 - Nerding Out About Design Thinking and Agile with Sheena Birt 1:04:43

5y ago1:04:43

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How many creative types do you know that can nerd out about Design Thinking and Agile Project Management? Yeah, not many. My guest for Episode 31, Sheena Birt, does that and opens the door for how combining the best of left-braining thinking and right-brain thinking can lead to awesome design in an organized, repeatable way. Sheena Birt is the owne…

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Episode 31 Teaser - Design Thinking in an Agile Way 3:36

5y ago3:36

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How many creative types do you know that can nerd out about Design Thinking and Agile Project Management? Yeah, not many. My guest for Episode 31, Sheena Birt, does that and opens the door for how combining the best of left-braining thinking and right-brain thinking can lead to awesome design in an organized, repeatable way.…

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Episode 30 - Nerding Out About Culture in the Workplace with Mike Bensi 52:50

5y ago52:50

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In Episode 30, Mike Bensi and I nerd out about the importance of culture in the workplace. As we dive deep on the topic we talk about the importance of routinely assessing culture and studying what the key drivers of culture might be. In Mike's experience there are many things that impact culture, but the big ones are: trust in leadership communica…

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Bonus Episode - Nerding Out About Becoming a Black Belt with Laura Pullen McMichael 43:32

5y ago43:32

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In this Bonus Episode with Laura Pullen McMichael we nerd out about journey of becoming a Certified Black Belt through ASQ. As we reflect on our individual journeys to certify we talk about study strategy, preparing for the exam, passing the exam, and applying our new knowledge to help drive improvement. If you have ever asked yourself, any of thes…

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Episode 29 - Nerding Out About Extreme Ownership with Amy Woodall 50:40

5y ago50:40

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In Episode 29, I nerd out with Amy Woodall about the idea of Extreme Ownership. In Amy's words, "Extreme Ownership is about owning your 50. It is about accepting that in any situation you are 50% of the problem and 50% of the solution." In this episode we dive deep on Extreme Ownership, but we also nerd out about The Dreaded Drama Triangle, leaders…

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Episode 28 - Nerding Out About Healing Healthcare with Sarah Harker 1:09:17

5y ago1:09:17

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In this episode, Sarah brings her global health experience, travel nursing experience, and passion for caring for the caregiver to the table as we envision how much better healthcare could be if we provided healthcare professionals the space they need to practice self-care. I struggle to summarize this episode because we touch on so much. We talk a…

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Episode 27 - Nerding Out About Authentic Connections with LindsayTjepkema 1:05:41

5y ago1:05:41

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In Episode 27 I nerd out with Lindsay Tjepkema about the importance of making authentic connections as a leader, as a business, and as a brand. In this episode Lindsay shares strategies on how leaders and organization's can establish trust while building a strong relationships that will drive engagement and loyalty. Lindsay Tjepkema is the CEO and …

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Episode 26 - Nerding Out About Wellness with Erica Ballard 1:20:50

5y ago1:20:50

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Episode 26 dives deep on the concept that you have to be well before you can have the energy to enact lasting change in your career, your family, your health, in others, etc. In Erica's words, for a person to have whole wellness they need to focus on 6 key things: what they eat, how much they sleep, how they move, what is their purpose, what is the…

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Episode 25 - Nerding Out About Culture with Jeff Veyera 1:24:50

5y ago1:24:50

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In Episode 25 Jeff Veyera and I nerd out about the importance of addressing culture as part of any change or improvement initiative. In this episode we dive deep on culture, engagement, process improvement, and Quality 4.0. Jeff Veyera is a 25 year quality professional, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Senior Member of the American Society for Qua…