Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and Beyond

Since 2006, the Lean Blog Interviews podcast has featured in-depth, candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and doers in the world of Lean and continuous improvement. Hosted by Mark Graban—author, consultant, and longtime Lean practitioner—the show explores how Lean principles are being applied across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and more.What sets this podcast apart? We go beyond tools and buzzwords. Our guests share real-world stories of success, struggle, learning, and leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned Lean veteran or just getting started, you’ll gain practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization.Topics include:Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolboxContinuous improvement and problem-solving, at every levelLeadership behaviors that support real changePsychological safety as a foundation for improvementLessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, an