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From the Garage to Lean Leadership: Real Talk On Leading With Action
Season 4 · Episode 33

From the Garage to Lean Leadership: Real Talk On Leading With Action

The Lean Solutions Podcast · Lean Solutions Podcast

September 2, 202547m 42s

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Show Notes

What You’ll Learn:


In this episode, host Patrick Adams and guest Brian Meyers discuss leadership principles and the importance of mentorship, active listening, and creating a safe environment for innovation. They highlight the significance of continuous improvement and adapting Lean practices to fit specific organizational needs. Brian discusses his rapid adoption of Lean principles, inspired by trips to Japan and Europe, and the transformative impact on his business culture.


About the Guest:


Brian Meyers is the President of JcrOffroad, Victory 4×4, and Fat American Mfg, where he’s spent over 20 years transforming a garage startup into a thriving company powered by a 50+ person team and a strong Lean culture. After realizing that leadership begins with personal accountability—not blame—Brian committed to becoming the leader his team deserved. Now, through his Lean by Doing podcast and speaking, he shares real stories, hard-earned lessons, and practical tools to help other leaders grow, improve, and build cultures their teams are proud to be part of.


Links:


2025 Lean Solutions Summit

Click Here For Brian Meyers LinkedIn

Click Here For Brian Meyers YouTube 

Topics

Lean leadershipLean by DoingThe Lean Leadership Action Guidecontinuous improvementmentorshiprecognitionactive listeningservant leadershipLean Solution SummitLean toolsLean transformation