Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership GA 604 | Creating a Culture of Problem Solvers with Sarah Tilkens and Leah Roe
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Oct 30, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, Sarah Tilkens, a Lean and leadership expert, and Leah Roe, a leadership development coach, delve into the creation of a culture of problem solvers. They highlight the 'problem solver revolution', emphasizing the importance of trust and coaching in leadership. Both guests discuss practical strategies for rebuilding trust and engaging younger generations through Kaizen. Their insights into cultivating a problem-solving mindset reveal how collaborative approaches can lead to lasting change in organizations.
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Choose Your Perspective Deliberately
- Perspective shapes outcomes: choose how you view situations to change their impact.
- Leah Roe says reframing is a superpower that alters life's trajectory.
Coaching Revealed Ownership
- Sarah recounts being coached by Leah during a low point at GE Healthcare.
- The coaching helped her realize she held the key to unlock her own development.
Prioritize Systems Over Goals
- Build systems, not just goals: systems determine whether leaders rise or fall.
- James Clear’s idea guides Sarah and Leah to create measurable routines.
