Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership GA 613 | Revealing Hidden Truths with Billy Taylor
Jan 1, 2026
Billy Taylor, a business leader focused on execution and organizational clarity, shares practical views on turning strategy into daily action. He discusses KPAs versus metrics, why hidden truths derail execution, how clarity breaks down, being hard on process and easy on people, and practical uses of AI for leaders. Short, direct, and action-oriented conversation.
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Execution Equals Strategy
- Execution matters as much as strategy; strategy without execution is just words on paper.
- Winning requires a clear owner for actions so execution can follow the plan.
Make KPAs Daily
- Define KPAs (Key Performance Actions) and review them daily to connect strategy to work.
- Use KPA boards first, then check KPIs to confirm whether actions are delivering results.
You Can't Manage Secrets
- You cannot manage a performance secret; if results are hidden you can't improve them.
- Clear visible standards and scorecards are required so teams know what to fix and measure.
