Paul Akers
He wrote his first book, 2 Second Lean, about creating a fun, lean culture which is now available in 15 languages. In 2015, he wrote his 2nd book, Lean Health, in 2016, he wrote Lean Travel and in 2019, he wrote Lean Life and Banish Sloppiness. In 2016, Paul’s book, 2 Second Lean, was recognised by the Shingo Institute and won the Research and Professional Publication Award.
In today’s episode, Paul talks about:
- The concepts of lean and how it changed his business.
- How he took a 45-minute process to five minutes.
- The eight deadly sins of waste.
- His unique approach to recruiting people.
- His simple test to identify star players.
- Developing and learning together as a team.
- The three characteristic traits of great leaders.
- Three pieces of practical advice for growing your people.
Contact with Paul:
Website: https://paulakers.net/
Books:
– 2 Second Lean – How to Grow People and Build a Fun Lean Culture
– Banish Sloppiness: How I fell in love with precision while working in Japan