Best Flinchbaugh Podcasts (2025)

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From Firefighting to Flow: Darren Walsh on Lean Leadership Routines that Sustain Results 52:57

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My guest for Episode #539 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Darren Walsh, author of Making Lean and Continuous Improvement Work: A Leader’s Guide to Increasing Consistency and Getting Significantly More Done in Less Time. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Darren is the Director and Leadership Coach at Making Lean Work Ltd and holds…

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ATR: Secretary Rawlins; Cheerleader or Change Maker? with Elliot Henderson 42:13

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In this week’s Ag Tribes Report, Vance Crowe is joined by entrepreneur, farmer, and Iowa Corn Growers director Elliot Henderson for a fast-moving breakdown of four big stories shaping agriculture. They react to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins’ media blitz and her tightly messaged take on trade, cattle, and screw worm—praising her talent while questio…

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ATR: Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling bill BACK, China deal is a letdown with rancher Casey Kimbrell 39:17

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In this week's Ag Tribes Report, Vance Crowe is joined by fifth-generation Texas Panhandle farmer Casey Kimbrell for a fast, candid breakdown of three stories rocking agriculture. They unpack the touted Trump–Xi "soybean breakthrough," asking whether a 25 MMT annual commitment is progress or just a return to pre-trade-war status quo. Then they wade…

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How to Cut Through Workplace Chaos: Nelson Repenning on Lean, Flow & Dynamic Work Design 56:10

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My guest for Episode #538 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Nelson Repenning, Faculty Director of the MIT Leadership Center and co-creator of Dynamic Work Design. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Nelson describes himself as an "organizational engineer," helping leaders redesign the routines and decisions that determine how work re…

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Luke Gromen "print the money or trigger the revolution" 1:14:18

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In this episode, Vance Crowe sits down with economist and FFTT founder Luke Gromen to unpack where inflation, debt, and commodities are pushing the global financial system—and what that means for farmers, savers, and investors. They explore how slow, sustained inflation erodes trust and value, why central banks keep choosing to “print the money or …

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ATR: Trump takes credit for beef prices, SNAP benefits FROZEN? with JR Burdick 50:08

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In this week’s Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crowe is joined by dairy farmer and Bitcoiner JR Burdick for a fast-paced tour through the biggest stories shaping agriculture. They unpack President Trump’s viral post urging ranchers to lower beef prices and the backlash from cattle producers who point to low herd size, packer settlements, and market vo…

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Building Excellence Through Quality and Psychological Safety -- ASQ Cincinnati 2025 Preview 15:22

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In this special bonus episode of Lean Blog Interviews, Mark Graban is joined by C.J. Kaufman, Education Chair for the ASQ Cincinnati Section, to preview the ASQ Southwest Ohio 2025 Conference, themed “Excellence Through Quality.” Episode page with transcript, video, and more Taking place Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Mason, Ohio, the event brings …

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VCP: Devon Eriksen on cowards, leftists and culture change 2:28:33

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In this episode, Vance Crowe sits down with author Devon Erickson to explore why he calls himself a compulsive explainer and how he sees the role of an intellectual: not to end debates, but to start them with powerful metaphors and fresh lenses. They dive deep into empathy as a writer’s core skill—simultaneously inhabiting a character’s inner world…

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ATR: Prop 12 gets new advocates, Nestle announces 16K firings; Vance Solo Episode 32:45

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In this solo-hosted Ag Tribes Report by Vance Crowe, Vance covers four major headlines shaping agriculture and adjacent markets after the scheduled guest drops out during harvest. The report dives into the unusual coalition of farmers and food companies backing state-level animal welfare laws like California’s Prop 12, unpacks the DOJ’s massive sei…

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ATR: Prop 12, Pig Butchering, and a Nestlé Shock; Vance Solo 32:45

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In this solo-hosted Ag Tribes Report by Vance Crowe, Vance covers four major headlines shaping agriculture and adjacent markets after the scheduled guest drops out during harvest. The report dives into the unusual coalition of farmers and food companies backing state-level animal welfare laws like California’s Prop 12, unpacks the DOJ’s massive sei…

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Why Care: Building Respectful Lean Cultures with Caroline Greenlee & Chris Butterworth 51:05

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My guests for Episode #537 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast are Caroline Greenlee and Chris Butterworth, two of the three co-authors (with Chris Warner) of the book Why Care: How Thriving Individuals Create Thriving Cultures of Continuous Improvement Within Organizations. Episode page with transcript and more In this conversation, we discuss the…

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VCP: Calm Waters: A Buddhist-Catholic Driver's Lessons on Faith & Family. 34:30

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This week's episode comes from an impromptu airport ride recording, Vance Crowe captures a conversation with Thomas Nguyen, an Uber driver whose warm greeting sparks a profound dialogue about faith, culture, parenting, and restraint. The discussion traces Thomas’s childhood in Vietnam, exploring religious crackdowns and shifts through the decades, …

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Ask Us Anything! — Lean Coffee Talk with Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh 3:36

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In this short bonus episode, I’m joined by my friend and Lean Coffee Talk co-host, Jamie Flinchbaugh. We’re inviting you — our listeners and fellow continuous-improvement thinkers — to help shape upcoming conversations. We’d love to hear your questions about Lean, leadership, culture, and problem-solving. The best discussions often start with the t…

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Ask Us Anything: Submit Your Lean, Leadership & Culture Questions ☕ 3:36

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💡 Submit your question (and maybe win a Lean Coffee Talk mug!) at: LeanBlog.org/coffeequestions In this short bonus episode of Lean Coffee Talk, hosts Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh share an invitation for you to help shape future conversations. They’re asking for your toughest, most thought-provoking questions about Lean, leadership, culture, a…

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ATR: Trump to Give Tariff money to farmers with Glen Cope 38:54

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In this week’s Ag Tribes Report, fourth-generation Missouri cattleman and board member Glenn Cope joins the discussion to analyze a turbulent moment for agriculture. The conversation explores President Trump’s plan to redirect tariff revenues to soybean growers, the unintended consequences of a U.S. bailout enabling Argentina’s cheap soybean export…

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Worthy Adversaries: The Courage To Disagree. Vance Crowe speech at Flinchbaugh Ag Policy Forum 45:28

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In this episode, Vance Crowe shares a keynote delivered at the inaugural Flinchbaugh Forum for Agricultural Policy in Manhattan, Kansas, honoring Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh’s legacy of courageous, civil discourse. Vance unpacks the concept of “worthy adversaries,” explaining how respect and even resentment can guide individuals toward those who sharpen …

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New Catalysis CEO Carlos Scholz on Lean Healthcare, Leadership, and Psychological Safety 59:59

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In Episode 536 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast, Mark Graban talks with Carlos Scholz, the new CEO of Episode page with video, transcript, and more In this episode, Carlos shares lessons from his Lean journey—starting with one-piece flow in apparel manufacturing and continuing through large-scale healthcare transformations. He explains why lasti…

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From Miss Piggy to Spinal Tap, and Will Starbucks Discover Customer Value? 1:32:47

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In Season 2, Episode 5, Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh are going back in time (apologies to Huey Lewis and the News) to the 1990s and examining companies that were iconic then and trying to find new ground today. But we start with coffee mugs - our most vintage mugs. A coffee mug can make coffee better, or ruin it, or bring back memories. The ve…

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Previewing the LPPDE 2025 Conference with Geoff Neiley & Andrew Wagner 14:05

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In this bonus episode of Lean Blog Interviews, host Mark Graban is joined by Geoff Neiley (chair) and Andrew Wagner (co-chair) of the Lean Product & Process Development Exchange (LPPDE). The 2025 North America Conference will be held October 27–30 in Milwaukee, bringing together Lean practitioners, leaders, and innovators to share insights on reduc…

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ATR: Tariffs = Farmer Checks and John Deer Layoffs with @HurstBlake 39:34

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In this week’s Ag Tribes Report, Vance is joined by Missouri farmer and former Missouri Farm Bureau president Blake Hurst. They cover John Deere’s latest layoffs amid a tough farm economy and what this downcycle means for equipment buyers, the Trump team’s floated idea to fund farm aid with tariff revenues (and Blake’s sharp critique of running mon…

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Profitable at Any Price: Lessons from Toyota, Daily Kaizen, and Safer Workplaces with Gregg Stocker 46:39

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Episode blog post with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #535 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Gregg Stocker, a seasoned Lean practitioner, consultant, and author. Over the past 30+ years, Gregg has worked across industries, including oil and gas, energy services, manufacturing, and construction, guiding both independent operat…

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ATR Special: Reflecting on Chaos: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 20:20

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In this special edition of the Ag Tribes report, Vance reflects on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and its impact on our society. This episode deviates from our usual focus on agriculture to address broader cultural issues that affect us all. Vance shares his personal experience of learning about this tragic event and the profound respec…

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ATR: Bitcoin Shoot-Out; Cattle Rancher Jerod McDaniel Debates Vance 1:22:43

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In this episode of the Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crow welcomes Jared McDaniel for a deep dive into the world of Bitcoin and its implications for agriculture and personal sovereignty. Vance and Jared engage in a spirited discussion about the potential of Bitcoin to combat government inflation and preserve individual wealth. They explore the philo…

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Don't Repeat Our Mistakes: Dale Lucht's Leadership Habits for Lean 57:55

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My guest for Episode #534 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Dale Lucht, co-author of the new book Don't Repeat Our Mistakes: Nine Lessons for Leaders Championing Cultural Transformations. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Dale has led Lean transformations in manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services, and he brings decades o…

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Previewing the AME 2025 International Conference & Workshops with William Harvey 14:29

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In this bonus episode of Lean Blog Interviews, Mark Graban is joined by William Harvey, AME 2025 Workshop Chair (and 2026 Conference Chair), to preview the AME Annual Conference coming up in St. Louis, October 6–9, 2025. Topics We Discuss ✅ Why AME is for all continuous improvement leaders—not just manufacturing ✅ The 2025 conference theme: Gateway…

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ATR: The Crown's Whiskey moves to the US, While Combine Header Waits, solo episode with Vance 41:25

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In this solo episode of the Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crowe dives into pressing issues affecting the agricultural landscape in the US and Canada. Vance discusses the high production costs and low crop values impacting corn farmers, the closure of a Crown Royal bottling plant in Canada and its implications on US-Canada relations, and the controve…

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ATR: Tariff paperwork blocks combine at border with Tim Hammerich 34:48

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In this episode of the Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crowe is joined by Tim Hamrich, a prominent agricultural communicator and host of the Future of Agriculture podcast. They delve into a trade dispute that has left harvest equipment stranded at the US-Canadian border due to steel tariffs. They also discuss the USDA's controversial decision to close…

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Building Independent, Empowered Teams Through 6 Transformational Leadership Habits, with Cheryl Jekiel 54:14

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My guest for Episode #533 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Cheryl Jekiel, founder of the Lean Leadership Center and a longtime advocate for aligning continuous improvement with people-centered leadership. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Cheryl is the author of Lean Human Resources, and her latest book, Let Go to Lead: Six Habits…

Flinchbaugh Podcasts

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Lean Coffee Talk (formerly known as Lean Whiskey)

Mark Graban & Jamie Flinchbaugh

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Nancy Flinchbaugh's Show

Nancy Flinchbaugh

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Lean Blog Interviews - Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business, and Leadership

Mark Graban

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The Vance Crowe Podcast

Vance Crowe

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The New England Lean Podcast

Paul Critchley

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From Firefighting to Flow: Darren Walsh on Lean Leadership Routines that Sustain Results 52:57

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ATR: Secretary Rawlins; Cheerleader or Change Maker? with Elliot Henderson 42:13

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ATR: Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling bill BACK, China deal is a letdown with rancher Casey Kimbrell 39:17

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How to Cut Through Workplace Chaos: Nelson Repenning on Lean, Flow & Dynamic Work Design 56:10

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Luke Gromen "print the money or trigger the revolution" 1:14:18

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ATR: Trump takes credit for beef prices, SNAP benefits FROZEN? with JR Burdick 50:08

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Building Excellence Through Quality and Psychological Safety -- ASQ Cincinnati 2025 Preview 15:22

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VCP: Devon Eriksen on cowards, leftists and culture change 2:28:33

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ATR: Prop 12 gets new advocates, Nestle announces 16K firings; Vance Solo Episode 32:45

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ATR: Prop 12, Pig Butchering, and a Nestlé Shock; Vance Solo 32:45

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Why Care: Building Respectful Lean Cultures with Caroline Greenlee & Chris Butterworth 51:05

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VCP: Calm Waters: A Buddhist-Catholic Driver's Lessons on Faith & Family. 34:30

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Ask Us Anything! — Lean Coffee Talk with Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh 3:36

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Ask Us Anything: Submit Your Lean, Leadership & Culture Questions ☕ 3:36

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ATR: Trump to Give Tariff money to farmers with Glen Cope 38:54

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Worthy Adversaries: The Courage To Disagree. Vance Crowe speech at Flinchbaugh Ag Policy Forum 45:28

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New Catalysis CEO Carlos Scholz on Lean Healthcare, Leadership, and Psychological Safety 59:59

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From Miss Piggy to Spinal Tap, and Will Starbucks Discover Customer Value? 1:32:47

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Previewing the LPPDE 2025 Conference with Geoff Neiley & Andrew Wagner 14:05

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ATR: Tariffs = Farmer Checks and John Deer Layoffs with @HurstBlake 39:34

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Profitable at Any Price: Lessons from Toyota, Daily Kaizen, and Safer Workplaces with Gregg Stocker 46:39

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ATR Special: Reflecting on Chaos: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 20:20

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ATR: Bitcoin Shoot-Out; Cattle Rancher Jerod McDaniel Debates Vance 1:22:43

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Don't Repeat Our Mistakes: Dale Lucht's Leadership Habits for Lean 57:55

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Previewing the AME 2025 International Conference & Workshops with William Harvey 14:29

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ATR: The Crown's Whiskey moves to the US, While Combine Header Waits, solo episode with Vance 41:25

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ATR: Tariff paperwork blocks combine at border with Tim Hammerich 34:48

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Building Independent, Empowered Teams Through 6 Transformational Leadership Habits, with Cheryl Jekiel 54:14