Quick question, have you ever wondered what it would be like to listen in to these “hallway” conversations to discover what leaders say and reflect on with each other?If you're curious, you're in the right spot. In this episode, I take you behind-the-scenes with exclusive conversations I had with transformational change leaders and executives in attendance at GE’s The Lean Mindset. This exciting event, hosted by Larry Culp, Chairman and CEO of GE and GE Aerospace, brought together executives from some of the world’s top companies, professional athletes, and thought leaders all focused on pursuing excellence through continuous learning. Thanks to GE's generosity, I was invited to both share my knowledge and to collect knowledge, by bringing my microphone to glean insights from the leaders in attendance during the spaces between the mainstage events. I can’t wait to share them with you! You’ll hear highlights from my conversations with leaders including: 

Chef Eric Klein – Culinary Vice President and Partner at Wolfgang Puck Catering 

Dr. Lisa Yerian – Chief Improvement Officer at The Cleveland Clinic

Betsy Bingham – Vice President of Lean Operations at GE Aerospace 

Phil Wickler – Chief Transformation Officer for GE Aerospace

Pat Byrne – Senior Vice President for Operational Transformation at GE
What you’ll learn:
The importance of embracing and learning from failure
The power of humility, empathy, and making daily connections with your team
Strategies to empower problem-solving and teamwork, including going to gemba, leveraging meaningful metrics, and created structured approaches to improvement
The mindset and behavior shifts leaders need to make to build effective leadership habits and lead by example
Being an effective leader doesn’t mean you have all the answers; it means you’re willing to ask questions, go see, and always keep learning.
If you are trying to create a high-performing learning organization, you won’t want to miss these invaluable insights. Hit play now to be inspired about how you can embed a lean mindset in your organization and accelerate your impact as a change leader.Important Links:
Full show notes and links on: http://chainoflearning.com/6
GE’s The Lean Mindset Event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP2WkL0W-BA 
Katie’s key takeaways from The Lean Mindset event  https://kbjanderson.com/highlights-the-lean-mindset-event/

Katie’s Book: “Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn”: https://kbjanderson.com/learning-to-lead/ 
Follow Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbjanderson/

Timestamps 
00:55 – Delving into the Insights from GE’s The Lean Mindset Event
01:27 – Reflecting on Personal Interactions at the Event
01:40 – A Deep Dive into the Principles of Lean Management
02:38 – Presenting the Esteemed Lineup of Leaders
03:10 – Overview of Themes Covered at The Lean Mindset
04:14 – Excerpt from Chef Eric Klein: Exploring the Lean Mindset in a Kitchen
05:14 – Emphasizing the Importance of Humility and the Willingness to Embrace Failure to Evolve as a Learner
05:59 – Dr. Lisa Yerian Discusses Balancing Humility and Hunger in Leadership
07:16 – Betsy Bingham on Problem-Solving and the Human Element
08:04 – Phil Wickler Shares Insight on the Significance of Gemba
08:55 – Pat Byrne Explores the Importance of Gemba for Both Employees and Customers
09:35 – Betsy Bingham on Problem-Solving Efficiency
10:57 – Recognizing the Value of Repetition to Build Lean Mindset Skills
11:42 – Dr. Yerian Reinforces the Importance of Quality Repetition
12:35 – Leveraging Metrics to Drive Operational Improvements
15:35 – Embracing Challenges and How to Approach to Problem Resolution
16:35 – Benefits of Breaking the Telling Habit for Effective Leadership
17:35 – Insights on Cultivating a Lean Mindset within Your Organizational Culture
22:30 – Larry Culp's Three Key Takeaways
23:50 – Closing Thoughts on the Event and Inspiring Team Dynamics