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Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Feb 22, 2026

Cynic vs. Skeptic: Why the Difference Matters in Lean and Change

Are you dealing with cynics -- or skeptics? There is an important difference. In this clip from Lean Coffee Talk Episode…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Feb 22, 2026

Why Change Fails: People Do Not Fear Change -- They Fear It Will Be Worse

"People do not fear change. They fear that the change will be worse." In this clip from Lean Coffee Talk Episode 7,…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Feb 21, 2026

Stop Saying "Common Sense" -- It Is Hurting Your Change Efforts

In this clip from Lean Coffee Talk Episode 7, Jamie Flinchbaugh and I explore why calling something "common sense" can…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Feb 20, 2026

Too Many KPIs, Fear of Change, and the Cynic vs Skeptic Test | Lean Coffee Talk Highlights

Highlights from Lean Coffee Talk Episode 7 — Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh tackle real leadership challenges,…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Feb 20, 2026

How to Choose the Right KPIs, Manage Change, and Understand Customer Value (Lean Coffee Talk Ep. 7)

Episode 7 of Lean Coffee Talk — Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh explore practical questions from the Lean community,…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Feb 17, 2026

Mistakes Are Your Superpower: Why Failure Fuels Success

“We don’t have a crystal ball. Sometimes we make a prediction and it turns out. Sometimes it doesn’t.” In this clip from…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Feb 17, 2026

The Leader Sets the Tone: How Fear Kills Honesty at Work -- Genevieve Skory

"The leader 100 percent sets the tone." Genevieve Skory shares hard-earned lessons about high performance, emotional…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Feb 16, 2026

Silence Isn’t Alignment: The Leadership Mistake High Performers Make

“Confusing performance for alignment was my most impactful mistake.” In this clip from My Favorite Mistake, Genevieve…