This week's guest is our own Steve Kane. Ron and Steve discussed Toyota Kata, coaching (specifically Steve's coaching style), running certification programs, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  Steve's favorite quote (3:05) His early thoughts on Toyota Kata and scientific thinking (4:28) Steve's background (9:41) How he overcomes any objections to certification programs (10:35) How things are going (12:44) Steve's coaching style (16:25) The difference between values and principles (18:13) Working that into his day to day operation (21:23) Practical tips for coaching sessions (23:23) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Steve Kane Gemba Academy Podcast Episodes Steve on LinkedIn Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? Are you currently pursuing any continuous improvement certifications?