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Hosted by Anthony Billoni and Kim Marie McKernan, the Creative Flow Podcast Series features discussions with thinkers and change agents important to the Science of Creativity. We invite you to tune into the series to hear experts who are actively applying creativity, creative problem solving (CPS), innovation, and more to help change the world.
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The Edges of Lean explores topics in continuous improvement (lean thinking, creative problem solving, six sigma) that get overlooked. Meet the people practicing lean in odd places or with different twists, always with a focus on respect for people and continuous learning.
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Welcome to Watchword and Song: a podcast dedicated to having conversations that build bridges between the pulpit and the pew, between the academy and the grassroots. Our desire is to cut through the cultural trends, buzzwords, and labels. Not being pulled to the left or to the right, but calling the church to remain committed to the tension of the via media: the middle way. Watchword and Song exists as a ministry partnership stemming from conversations across the denomination. We remain firm ...
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Editors at The Lancet Global Health, in conversation with the journal’s authors, explore their latest research and its impact on people’s health, healthcare, and health policy. A monthly audio companion to this open access journal, this podcast covers a broad range of topics, from the global burden of cervical cancer associated with HIV to financing primary health care, the role of poverty in the misuse of antibiotics to intimate partner violence, and more.
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"Podcast Mark" is a heartfelt exploration into the life of Mark de Grasse, a man who believes in the power of sharing - his personal motto, "Share Everything," is the cornerstone of this podcast. Through this series, Mark invites listeners to join him in a sincere and humble journey, reflecting on the various roles he's embraced: a family-focused individual, an entrepreneur navigating the ups and downs of business, a bio-hacker exploring new frontiers of health, a Christian seeking spiritual ...
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The 45th episode of the Creative Flow Podcast features Rebecca Reilly, a Fleet Technician for Reddy Bikeshare who works on special innovative efficiency projects focusing on business operations. She has used the Creative Process in all aspects of her personal and professional life as a bike messenger, US Marine, bike advocate, and podcaster. From p…
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What’s the only thing we all have the same amount of? It’s the number of hours in our day. We live in a culture that is focused on productivity, but David Buck, the author of The Time Optimized Life, has a different perspective on time. He says we should be thinking about time optimization, not time management, and he bases his approach on lean thi…
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It’s election season in the United States, and it affects us all, no matter how involved we are in politics. Deep fractures run through our families, neighborhoods, and workplaces, affecting our ability to live and work with each other. Phyllis Leavitt’s new book, America in Therapy, directly addresses this problem and what we can do about it. She …
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The 44th episode of the Creative Flow Podcast features Jonathan Vehar and Cathi Brese Doebler, co-authors and Leadership Solutions Facilitators at the Center for Creative Leadership. Jonathan and Cathi share their journeys into the world of deliberate creativity, discussing their backgrounds in advertising, communication, and creative problem-solvi…
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One of the things that frankly drives me crazy about how people think about continuous improvement is a focus on cost savings rather than increasing productivity and engagement< so I was excited to chat with Jonathan Vehar and Cathi Brese Doebler about a brilliant method to increase productivity, drive engagement and save money. They joined me to t…
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Daniel Symons speaks to Dr Joe Bresee of the Task Force for Global Health on the threat posed by influenza H5N1, vaccine strategies, and strengthening systems to prepare for future epidemics and pandemics. Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://twitter.com/thelancet https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://facebook.…
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SUMMARY: In this episode of Podcast Mark, host Mark de Grasse is joined by special guest Owen Video Hemsath of Acceleratus Media to discuss overcoming personal adversity, making life-changing decisions, and the power of authentic content creation. Owen shares his inspiring journey from being diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer to becoming cancer…
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Who are you when you are coaching? How are you presenting yourself to your learner? How might your inner emotional state affect your coaching effectiveness? Kelly Mallery coaches using the Toyota Improvement Kata and she joined me at the Edges of Lean to share some of her insights and what she has learned about the hidden side of coaching. Kelly Ma…
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We know that autonomy is one of the factors that leads to high employee satisfaction and that organizational alignment is required to achieve company goals. But how do you get both autonomy and alignment? Jurriaan Kamer believes that companies can achieve aligned autonomy, and there are specific actions leaders can take to reach this goal. He joine…
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Episódio abordando saúde na Amazônia, destacando a telemedicina e tecnologias digitais como soluções para desafios de acessibilidade com o Dr Cleinaldo Costa. Discute barreiras tecnológicas, sensibilidade cultural, sustentabilidade, participação dos trabalhadores locais e inovações para melhorar o atendimento. Continue this conversation on social! …
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Episódio abordando saúde na Amazônia, destacando a telemedicina e tecnologias digitais como soluções para desafios de acessibilidade com o Dr Cleinaldo Costa. Discute barreiras tecnológicas, sensibilidade cultural, sustentabilidade, participação dos trabalhadores locais e inovações para melhorar o atendimento.…
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Mohamed Aden Ahmed, Deputy Head of Missions and Operations in West Darfur for MSF, speaks to Lauren Southwell about the ongoing conflict in Sudan and the subsequent effects on health care and health-care workers. Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://twitter.com/thelancet https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://fa…
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A diverse organization is a competitive advantage –innovation and problem-solving thrive when people from diverse backgrounds work together. No matter who we are, when we move into that diverse environment, we all, no matter our race, carry baggage from racism in our culture. JD Mass has written a book called “Race for What,” addressing the causes …
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The 43rd episode of the Creative Flow Podcast features a conversation with Sarah Thurber and Blair Miller, the co-founders of Foursight, a company that develops research-based tools and training to help teams think more creatively, work more collaboratively, and achieve better results. They share their personal journeys into the field of deliberate…
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As lean thinkers, we often look at life as a series of problems to be solved. I know I do this: I will be somewhere and see something that is working quite right, and I immediately think about the root cause of the issue and potential countermeasures to try. Do you do that, too? That is why I loved this conversation with Fletcher Ellingson, who tal…
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The 42nd episode of the Creative Flow Podcast features guest Elien Pragt, M.D., an intensivist at an academic hospital in the Netherlands, working to bring creativity into medicine. She shares her journey of learning creative problem solving techniques and pursuing a Master's Degree in Creativity and Change Leaders at Buffalo State University's Int…
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Prof. Bola Owolabi, Director of the National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme at NHS England, speaks to Zoë Mullan about overcoming inertia, using data for action, and global health as a truly global - rather than LMIC - issue. Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://twitter.com/thelancet https://instagram.c…
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If you are a lean thinker, you are probably working to continually improve your skills in communicating with the adults in your life. You may also be working to bring some lean thinking into your family life. But what if you have some pre-teens in your family circle? They can be very challenging to work with – and that is where Marcus Higgs can hel…
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In this episode of Podcast Mark, host Mark de Grasse chats with Sam Carlson about the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices and customer-centric strategies. They delve into the challenges and opportunities for young marketers, highlighting the significance of foundational principles and long-term thin…
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You took the big plunge and started your own business. Maybe you already have a customer or two. But what comes next? Jamaul Ford is a second-generation entrepreneur with some great ideas about what you already know about learning cycles for finding and connecting with customers. Let's listen to what he has to say. Jamaul Ford Jamaul Ford, or Jamau…
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The 41st episode of the Creative Flow Podcast features retired lecturer John Michael Fox sharing his journey to deliberate creativity. Mike reflects on feeling uncreative early in his career as a landscape architect and finding inspiration at Buffalo State's International Center for Studies in Creativity. He discusses his philosophy of embracing ch…
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When I was first working, one of the early lessons imparted to me was that whatever happened at home was not pertinent to my work life. That has been a difficult lesson for me to unlearn. It was one of many limiting beliefs that I wasn’t even aware I was carrying into my lean and continuous improvement work. Jeeva Sam joined me at the Edges of Lean…
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In this engaging episode of Podcast Mark, host Mark de Grasse and his guest Scott Cunningham dive into the intersection of personal, professional, and business development, highlighting the significance of energy and emotions in decision-making. They explore efficient content creation, balancing hustle with relaxation, and the evolution of producti…
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Lean practitioners often discuss the importance of delivering value to customers and understanding their needs. However, Danny Nathan takes this to a new level with his unique approach to lean customer development. His business is a testament to this. Intrigued by his methods, I invited him to join me on a journey to the Edges of Lean, where he sha…
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Have you earned an advanced degree? What was the dissertation process like for you? Have you thought about going back to school for a PhD? Are you wondering how to succeed and come out of the process with new knowledge, ready for your next challenge, and with your continuous improvement skills and self-confidence honed? Dr. Jen Harrison works with …
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Mark de Grasse chats with SEO expert Keith Breseé about the intersections of personal and professional life, emphasizing the power of consistent effort and strategic networking. Keith shares his journey of transitioning into new business ventures, fatherhood, and the challenges of maintaining work-life balance. They delve into valuable insights on …
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Zoë Mullan talks to Prof Kara Hanson of the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Research and Dr Michael Makanga of the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership on funding for research involving collaborators in the Global North and Global South and how it can be made more equitable. Visit The Lancet Global Health at htt…
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In this engaging episode of Podcast Modern, host Mark de Grasse converses with guest Richard Scierka, exploring the fluid interplay of personal, professional, and business development. As Richard shares his journey from broadcasting aspirations to a PR and communications professional, the conversation delves into the challenges and revelations of r…
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Here at the edges of Lean, I love to talk with people who have taken Lean thinking into spaces far from the shop floor. Tirrell Payton is a lean thinker bringing lean to pharmaceutical marketing – a highly regulated, people-focused business area and one of the places where people are very likely to say, “You can’t do lean here!”. He joined me at th…
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In this engaging episode of Podcast Mark, host Mark de Grasse sits down with Corey Quinn, a seasoned marketing executive and entrepreneur, to explore the profound transitions in personal and professional life. Corey shares his journey from a high-paced corporate setting to the freedom and challenges of consulting, eventually steering towards entrep…
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We have been looking at different aspects of communication here at the Edges of Lean, and one aspect I wanted to explore more was the neuroscience of communication. Creative entrepreneur, writer, and coach Aurora Winter joins me to bring insight on that topic and highlight the power of stories. Aurora Winter Aurora Winter is a successful entreprene…
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SUMMARY In this engaging episode, Mark de Grasse interviews his friend Mark Stern, founder of Custom Box Agency. Stern shares his inspiring journey from a successful but unfulfilling corporate career to becoming an entrepreneur and discovering his passion for creating immersive physical experiences that complement digital marketing campaigns. With …
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Liam Messin, of The Lancet Global Health, speaks to Michael Udedi and Kazione Kulisewa about implementation science and mental health in Malawi. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(23)00592-2/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_generic_langlo Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today …
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I believe lean thinking is the best way to manage a business and develop people. Even though I have much experience and many great examples to share, it does not mean I am always successful in persuading people. Carlos Alvarenga is a communications researcher who has delved into what it takes to be persuasive. He joined me at the Edges of Lean to t…
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In this episode of Podcast Mark, Mark de Grasse talks with Dustin Reichman, a seasoned podcaster and digital marketer, who shares his journey from an engineer to a partner in an e-commerce brand, to a podcasting guru. Dustin discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed his shift to podcasting as a major business tool due to the halt of in-person t…
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How much time are you spending every day on communication? How effective and efficient is your communication? We live in a swirl of communication – email, instant messages, text messages, and social media posts. And sometimes we even talk to each other! Geoff Weinstein says communication is a real “Edges of the Lean” frontier – one of the places wh…
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Adrian Boysel, guest and digital marketing savant, dives deep into the intertwining worlds of personal and professional development, with a keen focus on the pivotal role digital marketing and AI technologies play in today's business landscape. The conversation meanders through a variety of topics, from the whirlwind pace of digital marketing advan…
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Our 40th episode of the Creative Flow podcast features Sue Keller-Mathers, an associate professor who teaches graduate courses in Creativity at the Center for Applied Imagination, SUNY Buffalo State. Sue shares her passion for growing Creativity in education and continuing the development of the Torrance Incubation Model (TIM) for designing learnin…
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In this enlightening episode of Podcast Mark, host Mark de Grasse is joined by Cletus Coffey, a former athlete turned entrepreneur, for a deep dive into the realms of personal, professional, and business development, with a strong emphasis on personal growth as the cornerstone of success in all aspects of life. Coffey shares his journey from athlet…
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This episode of Podcast Mark is a gold mine for entrepreneurs and business owners ready to leverage the power of AI in their marketing strategies. Mark de Grasse and guest Tony Guarnaccia delve into the transformative impact of AI on content creation, marketing, and business development. They discuss the critical role of influence in a commoditized…
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In this eye-opening episode of Podcast Mark, host Mark de Grasse sits down with fitness and wellness guru Lanell Beckles, diving deep into the transformative power of personalized health. From the gut biome to the intricacies of a balanced workout routine, Lanell shares invaluable insights, echoing the podcast's commitment to making the complex wor…
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In this riveting episode of Podcast Mark, host Mark de Grasse sits down with tech enthusiast and developer Mark Soenen to unravel the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on personal and professional growth. Through a vibrant exchange, they delve into Mark Soenen’s journey from skepticism to embracing AI's potential, highlighting key mo…
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As lean leaders, we understand that trust is a key component of an effective and efficient culture. George Dom spent years in high-performance environments where trust was not just a nice to have, but it was necessary to assure that the entire team succeeded – and survived! He has joined me at the Edges of Lean to share his insights into developing…
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In a candid conversation, Mark and James Hilliard discuss their shifts from corporate roles to entrepreneurship, influenced by the profound impact of fatherhood, particularly with autistic children. They explore how this transition involves aligning career paths with personal values, finding purpose, and making significant life choices. The dialogu…
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In the podcast, Mark de Grasse and Dustin discuss personal and professional development through humility, self-discipline, and a holistic mind-body approach. Dustin introduces his "Ready on Repeat" podcast and his "Committed 30" initiative, promoting daily habits to foster momentum and resilience. The conversation delves into the challenges of sust…
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