podcast

Leading from Within: Krista Smith on Leadership at Sandia National Labs

by Jamie Flinchbaugh on 05-29-25

  Krista Smith, Director, Project Management Center of Excellence at Sandia National Laboratories, joins Jamie Flinchbaugh on the People Solve Problems podcast to share insights on leadership development and organizational management. As an executive at the nation’s largest national security engineering laboratory, Krista leads Sandia’s project management capability while drawing

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Reducing Frustration Through Process Improvement with Jennifer Peterson of Muscatine Power & Water

by Jamie Flinchbaugh on 05-15-25

Jennifer Peterson, Manager of Continuous Improvement at Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) in Muscatine, Iowa, joined Jamie Flinchbaugh on the People Solve Problems podcast to share insights about her approach to problem solving. Jennifer’s mission at MPW is to reduce frustration for coworkers through process improvement and problem solving. Working

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Lean Coffee Episode 2

by Jamie Flinchbaugh on 05-02-25

Season 2, Episode 2: “Australia, New Coke, Boeing, and the Future of Manufacturing in America”  In Season 2, Episode 2, Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh begin with Mark sharing about his Australia and New Zealand workshop tour with the Association for Manufacturing Excellence. Even koalas find their way into the

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AI-Powered Personalization with David Edelman of Edelman Advisory

by Jamie Flinchbaugh on 05-01-25

David Edelman, Executive Advisor and Senior Fellow at Harvard Business School, joined Jamie Flinchbaugh on the People Solve Problems podcast to discuss personalization and customer strategy in the age of AI. As the founder of Edelman Advisory Services, David brings over 30 years of experience as a thought leader in

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Chuck Wisner of Wisner Consulting: The Art of Conscious Conversations

by Jamie Flinchbaugh on 04-17-25

Chuck Wisner, President of Wisner Consulting, joined Jamie Flinchbaugh on the People Solve Problems podcast to share his insights on improving human dynamics in conversations. With 25 years of experience advising Fortune 200 companies, Chuck has developed a unique approach to understanding and enhancing how people interact. Chuck introduced the

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Building a Problem-Solving Culture with Brian DeVries of Lean Fox Solutions

by Jamie Flinchbaugh on 04-03-25

Brian DeVries, Senior Advisor at Lean Fox Solutions, joined Jamie Flinchbaugh on the People Solve Problems podcast to share his insights on problem-solving methodologies and leadership. Brian recently authored a children’s book, “The Big Thinking of a Small Knight,” which teaches leadership and continuous improvement principles through storytelling.   Brian

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Applying Brain Science to Leadership Development: Liz Guthridge of Connect Consulting Group

by Jamie Flinchbaugh on 03-20-25

Liz Guthridge, Managing Director of Connect Consulting Group, joined Jamie Flinchbaugh on the People Solve Problems podcast to share her expertise on leadership development and organizational change. As a leadership coach who combines neuroscience and vertical stage development, Liz works with both individuals and organizations to foster growth and cultural

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Lean Coffee Episode 1

by Jamie Flinchbaugh on 03-14-25

The First Lean Coffee Talk: Starbucks, Honeywell, Tariffs, and Toyota   In Season 2, Episode 1, we introduce the new name and slightly new format of Lean Coffee Talk, formerly known as Lean Whiskey. Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh are just as passionate about their coffee beverages as the whiskey.

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Melia Tourangeau, President & CEO of Pittsburgh Symphony: Leading Through Crisis

by Jamie Flinchbaugh on 03-06-25

Melia Tourangeau joined Jamie Flinchbaugh on People Solve Problems to share her experience as President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, where she made history as both the first woman and youngest CEO in the organization’s 129-year legacy.   In the conversation, Melia revealed one of her most significant

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Scott Post on Effective Problem Solving Through Listening and Curiosity

by Jamie Flinchbaugh on 02-20-25

Scott Post, Operational Excellence and Lean Leadership Coach with S Post Consulting, joined Jamie Flinchbaugh on the People Solve Problems podcast to share his insights on effective problem-solving and leadership. With over two decades of experience in leadership, lean methodology, and process improvement, Scott brings valuable perspectives from both his

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