Mark Graban hosts and produces multiple podcasts focused on Lean thinking, leadership, psychological safety, and continuous improvement. Each show has a distinct format and purpose, offering conversations, solo reflections, and audio essays for leaders across healthcare, manufacturing, and business.
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Lean Blog Interviews
Thoughtful, in-depth conversations with leaders and practitioners applying Lean thinking, culture, and continuous improvement in the real world.
My Favorite Mistake
Candid stories from leaders about mistakes they've made–and the lessons, growth, and insights that followed.
Lean Coffee Talk
Informal, unscripted discussions exploring Lean thinking, leadership, and improvement topics driven by real audience questions.
Lean Blog Audio
Audio versions of LeanBlog.org articles, read and expanded upon by Mark Graban with added context and reflection.
KaiNexus Continuous Improvement Podcast
Conversations focused on building effective continuous improvement systems, Kaizen cultures, and measurable results at scale.
Why These Podcasts Exist
I host these podcasts because I believe better systems and better leadership lead to better outcomes–for customers, for patients, and for the people doing the work. Across interviews, solo reflections, and conversations sparked by mistakes, the common thread is learning without blame and improving in ways that are practical, humane, and sustainable.
Each show has a distinct format and focus, but they're united by the same core ideas: respect for people, continuous improvement, psychological safety, and learning our way forward through experimentation–not perfection.
Whether you're a healthcare leader, executive, practitioner, coach, or someone simply curious about improving how work gets done, I hope you'll find ideas here that challenge your thinking and help you improve–one small step at a time.
Want to Go Deeper?
You can explore articles at LeanBlog.org, learn more about my books and speaking at MarkGraban.com, or subscribe to any podcast above to get new episodes delivered automatically.
