Best Toyota Production System Podcasts (2025)

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How Psychological Safety Drives Digital Transformation and the Toyota Production System (or Lean) 8:04

25d ago8:04

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The blog post Before I departed for my recent workshop tour of Australia and New Zealand, I knew that I would learn things in the process of teaching and facilitating on my favorite topics. I didn't expect to learn about flying koalas, though! I did expect to learn something when I had the opportunity to meet up for lunch with a friend, former Toyo…

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How the NFL Is Reducing Head Injuries Without Losing the Kickoff: A Conversation with Dr. Thom Mayer 12:55

1d ago12:55

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In this bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, host Mark Graban welcomes back Dr. Thom Mayer, the longtime Medical Director for the NFL Players Association. Thom previously joined us in catch up on his original episode here 🌐 Learn more about Dr. Mayer and his work with the NFLPA 💡 Subscribe at MarkGraban.com/mistake…

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‘Ego Flip’ with James Woodcock 51:18

1d ago51:18

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It's no secret that the world is changing rapidly (perhaps faster than many of us appreciate) and this demands a new kind of leadership. But is your ego holding back your ability to evolve and lead effectively? In this episode, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are in conversation with business philosopher, consultant and author of ‘Ego Flip: …

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Leadership by Fear Doesn’t Work — And Never Really Did 5:34

4d ago5:34

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The blog post Nearly 30 years ago, I had my first real encounter with what not to do as a leader. I was working in a General Motors factory where the culture was one of daily disrespect. Leaders--if you could call them that--were quick to belittle, yell, scream (with spittle flying) at employees on the floor. The lesson I learned wasn't the one the…

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Selling Books Isn’t the Publisher’s Job: Terry Whalin What Authors Must Learn Early On 49:10

5d ago49:10

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My guest for Episode #307 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Terry Whalin, an accomplished editor and author of more than 60 books, several of which have sold over 100,000 copies. Terry is the owner of Whalin and Associates, a communications firm, and he serves as an acquisitions editor for Morgan James Publishing. Drawing from decades of experi…

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'Whippet Tricycles & Canary Cages' aka Q&A Session 50:41

6d ago50:41

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Send us a text If you thought the last episode was a good one then you're in for a real treat with this! Our first Q&A Podcast of the new series sees #TeamTRIL go through a raft of questions posed by our subscribers. Our Japanese word of the week segment gets another look in, plus the usual trolling of Russell! There's even an opportunity to learn …

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BONUS: Working in AI with Damian Lowe 41:30

7d ago41:30

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In this bonus episode of The Evolving Leader, host Jean Gomes speaks with Damian Lowe, a senior software engineer at Symphony AI. They discuss how many of us have moved beyond the initial reactions to services like ChatGPT towards a current phase focused on experimenting, learning, and building. Damian shares that for programmers, AI tools like lar…

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Episode 329: #215 The Vanguard Method w/ Roger Arevalo Part 1 41:50

9d ago41:50

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This episode we welcome Roger Arevalo to the podcast to talk about the Vanguard method, the brainchild of the British management consultant John Seddon. Roger is an admirer of the Vanguard Method and argues for its applicability for a socialist economy. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/FromAlpha2Omega Book Project: https://theclasslesssocietyinmo…

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Losing Her Best Employee Was the Wake-Up Call Betsy Pepine Needed to Reinvent Her Real Estate Company 44:44

12d ago44:44

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My guest for Episode #306 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Betsy Pepine, a serial entrepreneur in real estate and the founder of Pepine Realty. Betsy leads a top-producing real estate team consistently recognized by The Wall Street Journal and has built a family of companies that includes a property management firm, title company, real estate …

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The Next Breakthrough in Self Awareness with Caroline Williams 1:17:34

17d ago1:17:34

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This week on The Evolving Leader is a double celebration – after more than 4 years and 190 episodes, we are thrilled to release our first in-person episode where co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender (usually sat thousands of miles apart) were together with guest, the renowned science writer Caroline Williams. Long term listeners will remember tha…

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'A New Season of Rambling' aka Problem Solving Exploits 43:32

20d ago43:32

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Send us a text Series 2 gets underway with a belter! #TeamTRIL share some of their problem solving experiences (good & bad). There's some good old-fashioned 'kimono opening' by the guys along with Russ' Japanese Word of the Week and his "Ambush Question". There will definitely be some 'Restless Reflection' in this section of the Pod, including: Is …

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How a ‘Happy Mistake’ Led to a Leadership Journey in ADHD Education — John Willson of SOAR 41:31

20d ago41:31

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My guest for Episode #305 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is John Willson, Executive Director of SOAR, the world’s premier outdoor adventure program serving youth with ADHD and learning disabilities. Episode page with video and more With over 30 years of experience, John is a passionate advocate for experiential education and life skills develop…

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Why Staying Silent Was Her Favorite Mistake: Dr. Tia Warrick on Career Growth and Speaking Up 43:11

26d ago43:11

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My guest for Episode #304 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Tia Warrick, a clinical research leader, epidemiologist, author, and entrepreneur who has spent nearly a decade working in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Episode page with video, transcript, and more She’s the founder of Lesous Consulting, a firm dedicated to supporting…

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‘Normalising Human Leadership’ with Nicky Lowe 53:53

1M ago53:53

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In this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender talk to Nicky Lowe. Nicky started her career working for a Silicon Valley tech company during the lead up to Y2K, where the financial rewards were great but for many their own wellbeing was secondary. After having her first child Nicky experienced burnout on her …

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Leading Lean for Profitable Growth: CEO Bill Canady on Driving Business Transformation 56:49

1M ago56:49

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My guest for Episode #526 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Bill Canady, a seasoned global business executive, U.S. Navy veteran, and current CEO of Arrowhead Engineered Products. Bill has led over 30 operating companies and thousands of employees across the industrial and consumer products landscape. Formerly CEO of OTC Industrial Technologie…

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Why the Corporate Ladder Was My Biggest Mistake – Kason Morris on Redefining Work and Purpose 44:03

1M ago44:03

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My guest for Episode #303 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Kason Morris, a corporate executive, speaker, coach, and self-described life-work revolutionary. With a career that spans consulting, financial services, and global learning and development leadership, Kason has spent years helping organizations and individuals prepare for the rapidly …

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'Look after our SMEs and Apprentices!' aka Highlights from the Make UK Conference 43:10

1M ago43:10

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Send us a text As Series 1 comes to a close #TeamTRIL discuss Russ' recent visit to the Make UK Conference in London. As well as playing 'Word Bingo' and fine craft beers (don't ask!!), some of the key questions, posed to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, are shared, providing an opportunity for the guys to offer their thoughts on those very important topi…

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Episode 328: #214 Marx Meets Lean w/ Matt Vidal - Part 2 31:34

1M ago31:34

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This we continue with our discussion with Matt Vidal about his recent book Management Divided: Contradictions of Labor Management, a marxist analysis of Lean production. Book Project: https://theclasslesssocietyinmotion.com/

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Fired by a Tech Bro: How Getting Sacked from Postmates Launched Author Tash Doherty's True Career 41:42

1M ago41:42

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My guest for Episode #302 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Tash Doherty, a British-Irish-American author, blogger, and podcaster currently based in Mexico City. A graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Tash previously worked in analytics for Postmates and Vox Media. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Today…

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‘Fake News and Why We Fall For It’ with Sander van der Linden 1:03:45

1M ago1:03:45

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During this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender discuss the pervasive issue of misinformation and its implications for society with Professor Sander van der Linden. Sander is Professor of Social Psychology in Society in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge and Director of the Cambrid…

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Overcoming Setbacks: Jonathan Small on the Career Mistake That Sparked His Success 45:22

2M ago45:22

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My guest for Episode #301 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jonathan Small, an award-winning journalist, editor, podcast host, and producer based in Los Angeles. Episode page with video and more As president of Strike Fire Productions, he has built a diverse career that spans magazine editing at top publications—from Child Magazine to Maxim—and…

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Episode 327: #213 Marx Meets Lean w/ Matt Vidal - Part 1 45:37

2M ago45:37

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This episode we welcome Matt Vidal to the podcast to talk about his recent book Management Divided: Contradictions of Labor Management, a marxist analysis of Lean production. Matt is a Reader in Sociology and Political Economy, in the Institute for International Management and Entrepreneurship at London's Loughborough University. Management Divided…

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'Talking Japanese' aka The merits of using foreign words in your business 40:45

2M ago40:45

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Send us a text The Team discuss the use of non-native words and phrases within your business. Do they help or hinder? #Jugaad makes an unexpected appearance! Do Three-letter acronyms count as a foreign language? John Dee. DEE Enterprise Excellence Ltd. www.dee.uk.net Alan Lothian. 3A Business Excellence Ltd. www.aaabel.co.uk Russell Watkins. Sempai…

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The Enneagram in Real Life with Stephanie Barron Hall 50:52

2M ago50:52

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In this bonus episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, host Scott Allender talks to Enneagram Practitioner, Leadership Consultant, and Author Stephanie Barron Hall. During the episode, Stephanie explains what the Enneagram is, how people new to the Enneagram might approach it and how it can be applied to teams in the workplace. Stephanie is the auth…

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From Noise to Knowledge: Embracing Data-Driven Leadership - Christopher R. Chapman 59:02

2M ago59:02

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My guest for Episode #525 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Christopher R. Chapman. He's an experienced agile coach and consultant with a background in software development and agile transformation. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Since founding Derailleur Consulting in 2010, he has guided teams and leaders in adopting agile fram…

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Marketing Over Bourbon with Sheila Butler: Data-Driven Strategies & Bold Moves 43:35

2M ago43:35

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Episode page with video, transcript, and more My guest for Episode #300 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Sheila Butler, a Chief Marketing Officer with over 25 years of experience shaping integrated marketing strategies, building global loyalty programs, and driving customer engagement across both B2C and B2B sectors. She's the founder of Butle…

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Permission to Feel with Dr. Marc Brackett 59:40

2M ago59:40

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During this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are in conversation with Dr Marc Brackett. As the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, Marc is professor in the Child Study Center at Yale, and author of the best-selling book 'Permission to Feel'. Marc’s next book ‘Dealing With Fe…

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John Willis on Deming's Journey to Profound Knowledge in IT & DevOps 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

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My guest for Episode #524 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is John Willis, an accomplished IT management expert with over 45 years of experience. His extensive body of work includes contributions to Deming's Journey to Profound Knowledge and co-authoring The DevOps Handbook. See video, transcript, and more Hosts a podcast that I was recently on,…

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Transforming Brilliant Jerks into Leaders: Luis Velasquez’s Coaching Strategies and Resilience 42:35

2M ago42:35

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My guest for Episode #299 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Luis Velasquez, an executive coach in Silicon Valley and a Stanford Graduate School of Business facilitator. He's also the founder of Velas Consulting. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Once a university professor and research scientist, Luis helps mid-level managers to C-s…

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'A Borg Mentality' aka Starting your lean journey 55:13

2M ago55:13

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Send us a text This episode is a real rollercoaster of a podcast! The TRIL Team offer their thoughts on a question about how to start your lean journey if your the leader of a business. They cover the capabilities required to make highly effective people within your lean organisation. Also some great questions to ask when trying to establish how ef…

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General Hospital Actor and QVC Host Andy Paige Turned a Bold Misstep into a Beauty Revolution 44:30

2M ago44:30

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My guest for Episode #298 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Andy Paige. She's a soap opera actress, podcast host, QVC guest host, and national beauty/image/lifestyle expert. As Pearl on ABC's General Hospital, she brings real-life QVC flair to captivating audiences with innovative advertising. Episode page with transcript, video, and more She h…

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Aviation Safety Explained: MIT’s Arnold Barnett on Why Flying Remains Incredibly Safe 23:08

2M ago23:08

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In this special bonus episode of "My Favorite Mistake," host Mark Graban welcomes back Arnold Barnett, a renowned expert in aviation safety, to discuss public perception of air travel safety in light of recent air incidents. They explore common misconceptions about aviation risks, temporal fluctuations in safety data, and the factors contributing t…

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Episode 326: #212 Cybernetic Socialism For The 21st Century: Q&A 46:54

2M ago46:54

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This episode is a recording of a talk I recently gave to the Dutch marxist group ‘De Socialisten’ (https://socialisten.org/). The talk was titled ‘Cybernetic Socialism for the 21st Century’, and was in conjunction with INDEP, the International Network for Democratic Economic Planning (https://www.indep.network/). Youtube Version: https://www.youtub…

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The New CEO with Ty Wiggins 56:16

2M ago56:16

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In this episode of The Evolving Leader, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Emma Sinclair talk to CEO and Executive Transition advisor Ty Wiggins. He advises leading companies on leadership transitions and executive onboarding to ensure the accelerated paths to effectiveness and is one of only a handful of people globally with a PhD in senior leadership transi…

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'The Best Operator' aka Buddy Plants & Creating Pull 51:23

3M ago51:23

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Send us a text This episode is jam-packed with tips and stories from our previous lean exploits. Picking up from an audience question, the team quickly get on to the topic of discussing their 'Best' Operator experiences. Also, how lean (if applied effectively) should helping the operator through making life less painful whilst maintaining safety le…

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Learning from Mistakes: Norman Wolfe’s Guide to Building High-Performing Teams 50:52

3M ago50:52

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My guest for Episode #297 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Norman Wolfe, the Founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders. EPISODE PAGE with video, transcript, and more Norman's journey as both a successful executive and a trusted coach to countless leaders has been driven by one central question: How can we improve our ability to achieve the results we…

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Innovating Patient Safety: Mike Eisenberg Discusses Healthcare Technology and Trust 48:26

3M ago48:26

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My guest for Episode #523 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Mike Eisenberg. He's been a filmmaker since 2010 with his production company, Tall Tale Productions, after completing his B.A. in Journalism at Marietta College in Ohio. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Mike’s father, Dr. John Eisenberg, was a leader in national patient s…

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