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<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers takes us along as he scooters through Croatia, Bosnia, & Montenegro.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/croatia">Croatia</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers summarized the 2018 Global Lean Leadership stop in Germany. It was hosted by the very Lean organization, Yellotools. For more information on this wonderful organization, visit their website.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/2018-global-lean-leadership-summit">2018 Global Lean Leadership Summit</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers and his wife, Leanne, visit NASCAR in Charlotte, NC.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/nascar">NASCAR</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers takes us along as he travels through Norway on a motorcycle.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/13457">Epic Motorcycle trip in Norway</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers takes us along on an epic street bike trip through Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, & Finland. He rented his bike at the Bike Shop in Vilnius.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/epic-motorcycle-trip-through-lithuania-latvia-estonia-finland">Epic Motorcycle trip through Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, & Finland</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, interviews Paul Akers.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/discovering-getting-things-done">Discovering Getting Things Done</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers joins author David Allen, to discuss his book, Getting Things Done.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/getting-things-done">Getting Things Done</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 24 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-24-why-not">Chapter 24 – Why Not?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 23 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-23-the-wealth-of-nations">Chapter 23 – The Wealth of Nations</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 22 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-22-applying-the-principles-to-any-business">Chapter 22 – Applying the Principles to Any Business</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 21 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-21-what-is-money-for">Chapter 21 – What is Money For?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 20 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-20-finding-the-balance-in-life">Chapter 20 – Finding the Balance in Life</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 19 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-19-farm-problems-are-farm-problems">Chapter 19 – Farm Problems are Farm Problems</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 18 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-18-the-air">Chapter 18 – The Air</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 17 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-17-making-a-railroad-pay">Chapter 17 – Making a Railroad Pay</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 16 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-16-curing-or-preventing">Chapter 16 – Curing or Preventing</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 15 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-15-education-for-life">Chapter 15 – Education for Life</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 14 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-14-the-meaning-of-power">Chapter 14 – The Meaning of Power</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 13 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-13-wages-hours-and-the-wage-motive">Chapter 13 – Wages, Hours, and the Wage Motive</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 12 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-12-turning-back-to-village-industry">Chapter 12 – Turning Back to Village Industry</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 11 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-11-saving-the-timber">Chapter 11 – Saving the Timber</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 10 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-10-the-meaning-of-time">Chapter 10 – The Meaning of Time</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 9 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-9-reaching-back-to-the-sources">Chapter 9 – Reaching Back to the Sources</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 8 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-8-learning-from-waste">Chapter 8 – Learning from Waste</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 7 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-7-what-are-standards">Chapter 7 – What are Standards?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 6 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-6-learning-by-necessity">Chapter 6 – Learning By Necessity</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 5 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-5-it-cant-be-done">Chapter 5 – It Can’t Be Done</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 4 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-4-are-profits-wrong">Chapter 4 – Are Profits Wrong?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 3 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-3-big-business-and-the-money-power">Chapter 3 – Big Business and the Money Power</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 2 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-2-is-there-a-limit-to-big-business">Chapter 2 – Is there a Limit to Big Business?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, we listen to Chapter 1 of the brand new audio-book rendition of the Henry Ford 1926 classic, “Today and Tomorrow” brought to you by Generosity Press.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/chapter-1-we-are-being-born-into-opportunity">Chapter 1 – We are Being Born into Opportunity</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers introduces Generosity Press and what better way to do that then to interview one of the few living people who personally knew the late great Henry Ford. Hear the story of Phil Morgan, taken by the state as a child from his squalid filthy home during the great depression. ... <a title="Generosity Press" class="read-more" href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/generosity-press" aria-label="Read more about Generosity Press">Read more</a></p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/generosity-press">Generosity Press</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers joins his friends, Jeff & Sherri, on a motorcycle tour over 3,000 kilometers through Spain & France (Pyrenees & Picos Mountains).</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/epic-motorcycle-trip">Epic Motorcycle Trip</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers talks Lean Health with the folks at Steelcase, the world’s largest office furniture manufacturer (and the largest chair maker).</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/steelcase">Steelcase</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers discusses the efficiency on a job site he came across in Japan.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/japanese-efficiency">Japanese Efficiency</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers shares the symphony he attended in Astana, Kazakhstan. “Powerful words harmonize heart and mind as if a symphony.” ~Toba Beta</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/astana-symphony">Astana Symphony</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers visits the spectacular World Expo Center in Astana, Kazakhstan. “We cannot learn without pain” ~Aristotle</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/expo-center">World Expo Center</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>On this week’s show, Paul Akers describes his Ironman journey and why he did it!</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/ironman">Ironman</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>Paul Akers takes us along as he documents Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, on his World Forestry Tour where a small team journeyed around the world to increase awareness of sustainable forestry practices. In this video, Bob Taylor presents Paul Akers with a beautiful, custom made Taylor Guitar. “Once in a lifetime…but for me it ... <a title="World Forestry Tour – Paul’s New Taylor Guitar" class="read-more" href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/world-forestry-tour-pauls-new-taylor-guitar" aria-label="Read more about World Forestry Tour – Paul’s New Taylor Guitar">Read more</a></p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/world-forestry-tour-pauls-new-taylor-guitar">World Forestry Tour – Paul’s New Taylor Guitar</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>Paul Akers takes us along as he documents Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, on his World Forestry Tour where a small team journeyed around the world to increase awareness of sustainable forestry practices. In this video, Nick Koch shows the team the work being done on the big island of Hawaii.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/world-forestry-tour-hawaii">World Forestry Tour – Hawaii</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>Paul Akers takes us along as he documents Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, on his World Forestry Tour where a small team journeyed around the world to increase awareness of sustainable forestry practices. In this video, Paul records an amazing singer/songwriter in Fiji named Knox.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/world-forestry-tour-fijian-knox">World Forestry Tour – Fiji – Amazing Knox</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>Paul Akers takes us along as he documents Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, on his World Forestry Tour where a small team journeyed around the world to increase awareness of sustainable forestry practices. In this video they learn about Fijian Mahogany.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/world-forestry-tour-fijian-mahogany">World Forestry Tour – Fijian Mahogany</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>Paul Akers takes us along as he documents Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, on his World Forestry Tour where a small team journeyed around the world to increase awareness of sustainable forestry practices. In this video they visit Forest Solutions in Malaysia.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/world-forestry-tour-malaysia">World Forestry Tour – Malaysia</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>Paul Akers takes us along as he documents Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, on his World Forestry Tour where a small team journeyed around the world to increase awareness of sustainable forestry practices. In this video they visit factories and lumber mills in Vietnam.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/world-forestry-tour-vietnam">World Forestry Tour – Vietnam</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>Paul Akers takes us along as he documents Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, on his World Forestry Tour where a small team journeyed around the world to increase awareness of sustainable forestry practices. In this video Bob Taylor and Scott Paul discuss what they learned during their visit to the Congo Basin Institute.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/world-forestry-tour-cameroon-pt-5">World Forestry Tour – Cameroon Pt 5</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>Paul Akers takes us along as he documents Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, on his World Forestry Tour where a small team journeyed around the world to increase awareness of sustainable forestry practices. In this video they visit the Congo Basin Institute where they learn about how ebony trees are being propagating.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/world-forestry-tour-cameroon-pt-4">World Forestry Tour – Cameroon Pt 4</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>Paul Akers takes us along as he documents Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, on his World Forestry Tour where a small team journeyed around the world to increase awareness of sustainable forestry practices. In this video they visit a village where they will be planting a number of different trees.</p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/world-forestry-tour-cameroon-pt-3">World Forestry Tour – Cameroon Pt 3</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>Paul Akers takes us along as he documents Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, on his World Forestry Tour where a small team journeyed around the world to increase awareness of sustainable forestry practices. In this video they visit Ibay Sup, a school that Dr. Zac Tchoundjeu built in Cameroon. In this video they visit with ... <a title="World Forestry Tour – Cameroon Pt 2" class="read-more" href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/world-forestry-tour-cameroon-pt-2" aria-label="Read more about World Forestry Tour – Cameroon Pt 2">Read more</a></p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/world-forestry-tour-cameroon-pt-2">World Forestry Tour – Cameroon Pt 2</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>Paul Akers takes us along as he documents Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, on his World Forestry Tour where a small team journeyed around the world to increase awareness of sustainable forestry practices. In this video they visit Crelicam in Cameroon. In this video they visit with Andre Bena at Crelicam. In this video they ... <a title="World Forestry Tour – Cameroon" class="read-more" href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/world-forestry-tour-cameroon" aria-label="Read more about World Forestry Tour – Cameroon">Read more</a></p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/world-forestry-tour-cameroon">World Forestry Tour – Cameroon</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.

<p>Paul Akers takes us along as he documents Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, on his World Forestry Tour where a small team journeyed around the world to increase awareness of sustainable forestry practices. In this video, Bob Taylor discusses their stop in Ireland to visit the Sitka Spruce. In this video, Paul Akers shares his ... <a title="World Forestry Tour – Ireland" class="read-more" href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/taylor-guitars-world-forestry-ireland" aria-label="Read more about World Forestry Tour – Ireland">Read more</a></p> The post <a href="https://paulakers.net/episodes/taylor-guitars-world-forestry-ireland">World Forestry Tour – Ireland</a> first appeared on <a href="https://paulakers.net">Paul Akers Website | Lean Books | Lean Culture</a>.