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The Lean Lounge Episode 20: The Right Way to Lean!
Jeff is in the lounge and shares his awesome experience during the Global Lean Summit and the visit to the Toyota Material Handling operation in Columbus, IN. The visit re-enforced and solidified how the team at Lean Revisions along with other Lean colleagues and practitioners have had enormous success within many industries as they follow…
The Lean Lounge Episode 19: Build On Your Passions, Not Your Hobbies.
Jeff is joined in The Lean Lounge by bestselling renowned author, entrepreneur, and successful black woman business leader, Debrena Jackson Gandy. Listen and learn how Debrena built success over the years by instituting, refining and sharing her three pillars for success with leaders. Pillar 1: Business Training, Consulting and Coaching for all leaders seeking to…
The Lean Lounge Episode 18: Progress, Growth & Profit!
Jeff is joined in the lounge by Kendra Wiiest, Co-founder of Profectus Business Consulting. Kendra shares her passion for helping individuals and organizations through her coaching and mentoring approaches that empower her clients to achieve their vision and goals in life. Kendra is a former 911 operator and realized her calling to help others succeed…
The Lean Lounge Episode 17: Excel Into The Realm of Opportunity
Jeff is joined in The Lean Lounge by Deana Scott, CEO of Raving Consulting. Deana shares how she and her husband Brady embraced their vision to acquire a well know and highly respected Tribal Gaming and Hospitality support organization. Deana walks listeners through how they knew, together, it was time to expand the Raving brand…
The Lean Lounge Episode 16: The New Era of Lean Construction
Jeff Gray is joined by Lance Calloway, Northern District Manager for the Association of General Contractors (AGC) in Washington State. Lance shares many “Nuggets of Knowledge” around how the industry has evolved and is embracing some of the new facets of operations management within the trillion-dollar construction industry in the US. This engaging conversation walks…
The Lean Lounge Episode 15: Bad Ass Women In Construction
Jeff is joined in The Lean Lounge by Kimberly Martin from Cyneburg Services. Kimberley shares how she switched gears from 11 years in graphic design to becoming a women owned and highly respected designer and builder of high-end residential decks. Listen in and gather a few “Nuggets of Knowledge” for any women, or men in…
The Lean Lounge Episode 14: Lead From Strength
Jeff Gray the host of The Lean Lounge is joined by an old friend, Mr. Wayne Autumn. Author of Lead from Strength, a truly spectacular book that every current and future leader needs in their toolbox. Wayne is a nationally known author, speaker, and consultant and is the founder and president of Ottum Enterprises, LLC.…
The Lean Lounge Episode 13: RISK!
Jeff talks about applying some of the Lean Operations Management methods to identify, define and mitigate risk for any type of business or organization. Most operations don’t know how to assess the negative impact risk(s) bring to the organization until it “kicks them in the ass”! By then it’s too late and the pain of…
The Lean Lounge Episode 12: Paula Allen Talks Leadership and the Power of the Enneagram.
Jeff Gray is joined by Paula Allen, Director of Leadership Development and Guest Services for the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and 7 Cedars Resort. You will thoroughly enjoy the conversation and see how Paula took on the task to help her team manage and defuse some of the challenges within the gaming and hospitality industry. Paula’s…