It's October at the Cafe, and Elisabeth and Tracy got to sit down with Meg Bowles—co-author of the New York Times bestseller How to Tell a Story—to explore why stories power so much of our work and lives. In Book Buzz, they spill what got underlined and dog-eared (stakes, structure, callbacks, and more) in today's book. And for Q&A, they tackle the evergreen trap: jumping to solutions before we’ve even named the problem. 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - What's on the Menu? 02:11 - Book Buzz How To Tell A Story 15:15 - Q&A "How do you handle the impulse to jump to solution?" 27:37 - Featured Guest Meg Bowles 01:01:40 - Upcoming Events Lean Construction Congress New England Lean Summit Virtual Lean Coffee Discussion of Picture Yourself a Leader Hosted by the Michigan Lean Consortium: 📅 October 10 | ⏰ 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM ET 💻 Virtual | ✅ Members: Free | Non-Members: $20 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g72jzbig Resources: New! Picture Yourself a Leader as an audiobook! Multiple-award-winning book, Picture Yourself A Leader 5S Baby!, Ms. Fix-a-Lot's latest Lean Rap Video Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/Wgxuzsyf6B4 Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

It's episode 115 and the highlight is our interview with Michael Bremer—the author who turned the humble Gemba Walk into an art form (and picked up a Shingo Award along the way). For our Book Buzz, we crack open Michael Bungay Stanier’s The Coaching Habit—because it’s always the right time to celebrate saying less and asking more. And in our Q&A, we dig into the potholes people stumble into when conducting Process Walks—aka Gemba Walks. 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - What's on the Menu? 02:21 - Book Buzz The Coaching Habit 16:24 - Q&A What are some potholes people stumble on when conducting Gemba Walks? 27:26 - Featured Guest Michael Bremer 01:00:08 - Upcoming Events Lean Construction Congress New England Lean Summit AME International Conference UC San Diego Lean Course with Tracy Resources: New! Picture Yourself a Leader as an audiobook! Multiple-award-winning book, Picture Yourself A Leader 5S Baby!, Ms. Fix-a-Lot's latest Lean Rap Video Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/zGvUULtZh-8 Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

On today’s episode, Tracy & Elisabeth sit down with UK author and empathy firestarter Shola Kaye to unpack, among other things, something called “Empathy Hijacking”—yes, it’s a thing, and yes, it’s probably happened to you. For Book Buzz, we crack open Miracle Mornings and snoop through Tracy’s daily habits—was she ever a night owl? Then for Q&A, we go head-to-head on how we each structure our personal growth (and whether structure is even the right word).  Curious? Good. Let’s get into it!"  00:00 - Intro 01:25 - What's on the Menu? 02:08 - Book Buzz The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod 17:29 - Q&A How do you structure your own growth habits? 30:20 - Featured Guest Shola Kayne 56:18 - Upcoming Events Lean Construction Congress New England Lean Summit AME International Conference AME Virtual Speaker Series with Elisabeth UC San Diego Lean Course with Tracy Resources: New! Picture Yourself a Leader as an audiobook! Multiple-award-winning book, Picture Yourself A Leader 5S Baby!, Ms. Fix-a-Lot's latest Lean Rap Video Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/g0KYLs6VXXA - Apple Podcasts- Podbean- Spotify- RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

In today’s episode, Tracy & Elisabeth sit down with process improvement pro Michelle Formanczyk to talk about her exciting new role for this year’s Michigan Lean Conference—and why you won’t want to miss it. In our Hot Apps segment, we test drive Scribe, an app that magically turns your clicks into slick, step-by-step guides. And for Q&A, we ask: Is AI a continuous improvement hero—or just another shiny tool in the toolbox? Lean, learning, and a little splash of sass—let’s dive in! 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - What's on the Menu? 02:10 - Hot Apps Scribe 08:24 - Q&A Is AI a continuous improvement hero—or just another shiny tool in the toolbox? 18:06 - Featured Guest Michelle Formanczyk 44:29 - Upcoming Events Resources: New! Picture Yourself a Leader as an audiobook! Multiple-award-winning book, Picture Yourself A Leader 5S Baby!, Ms. Fix-a-Lot's latest Lean Rap Video Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/8R-DxNeGcno Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

Today’s spotlight shines on none other than Gwendolyn Galsworth—author, trailblazer, and the reigning doyenne of the visual workplace. In our feature interview, Gwendolyn shares powerful insights into how visual thinking transforms not just operations, but entire cultures. Get ready for sharp wisdom, strong convictions, and a dash of storytelling flair. 📚 Then, in a special Book Buzz/Q&A mashup, we turn the spotlight back on her writing—diving into a handful of her standout articles and books to explore one key question: What have we learned from Gwendolyn Galsworth? Spoiler alert: A lot. 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - What's on the Menu? 02:03 - Book Buzz / Q&A Book Buzz: The Visual Workplace Q&A: What have we learned from Gwendolyn Galsworth? 16:04 - Featured Guest Gwendolyn Galsworth 53:07 - Upcoming Events Resources: New! Picture Yourself a Leader as an audiobook! Multiple-award-winning book, Picture Yourself A Leader 5S Baby!, Ms. Fix-a-Lot's latest Lean Rap Video Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/BFfALBcMrxM Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

It's Episode 111 highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with best-selling author John Guaspari–about his latest book, If Engagement the Why, then Respect Is the How. We quizzed John on how an aerospace engineer ended up writing what could be a how-to guide for the Lean tenet: “Respect for People.” For Hot Apps, we’ll explore an offering from your local library that’s free and worth thousands, and for today’s Q&A, we ask, “Do traditional hierarchies make it harder to foster true respect between leaders and employees?” Let’s explore why respect isn’t just nice to have—it’s how the world actually works—when it works. 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - What's on the Menu? 02:20 - Hot Apps Libby 11:39 - Q&A "Do traditional hierarchies make it harder to foster true respect between leaders and employees?" 20:11 - Featured Guest John Guaspari 48:30 - Upcoming Events Resources: New! Picture Yourself a Leader as an audiobook! Multiple-award-winning book, Picture Yourself A Leader 5S Baby!, Ms. Fix-a-Lot's latest Lean Rap Video Ready or not, here we come!   Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/wkibL5SHn34 - Apple Podcasts - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

It's Episode 110, and the highlight is our interview with April Thomas, who has drawn on her clinical healthcare background to incorporate the stages of grief into change management. We’ll delve into how they intersect with and help drive Operational Excellence. For our Book Buzz, we’re revisiting the classic book Switch by Chip and Dan Heath. The cover has the iconic light switch–and we’ve learned the hard way that change does not happen at the flip of a switch. For Q&A, we asked, what are the most common change management obstacles you see continuous improvement professionals running into? Change, grief, and progress! 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - What's on the Menu? 02:29 - Book Buzz Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip Heath & Dan Heath 15:26 - Q&A "What are the most common change management obstacles you see continuous improvement professionals running into?" 20:35 - Featured Guest April Thomas 45:53 - Upcoming Events Resources: New! Picture Yourself a Leader as an audiobook! Multiple-award-winning book, Picture Yourself A Leader 5S Baby!, Ms. Fix-a-Lot's latest Lean Rap Video Ready or not, here we come!   Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/wkibL5SHn34 - Apple Podcasts - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

It's Episode 109, and the highlight is Elisabeth & Tracy's interview with Dan Zigmond, ordained Buddhist Priest, tech professional, and author of The Buddha’s Office. He’s seen his share of offices, so he’s in the best position to describe how mindfulness alleviates workplace suffering. For Book Buzz, we’ll cover a guide that lays out the steps to designing fully transformative workshops. It shakes up the notion that experiential workshops are the pinnacle. And then for Q&A, we asked, when does describing a feeling mask blame, judgment, or criticism? We’re taking a deep dive into the emotional underpinnings of modern work life. Although we may not discuss emotions in the workplace, we ignore them at our peril. Let’s get mindful! 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - What's on the Menu? 02:27 - Book Buzz Designing & Leading Life-Changing Workshops 13:40 - Q&A "When does describing a feeling mask blame, judgment, or criticism?" 20:06 - Featured Guest Dan Zigmond 47:58 - Upcoming Events LinkedIn Live Event: "From Page to Sound: The Making of a Leadership Audiobook" with Katie Anderson, featuring Elisabeth Swan Resources: Multiple-award-winning book, "Picture Yourself A Leader" "5S Baby!" Ms. Fix-a-Lot's latest Lean Rap Video Ready or not, here we come!   Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/u628h_nLgN4 - Apple Podcasts - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

It's Episode 108, and the highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Kate Parmelee. She's the Deputy City Manager for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation, and she's transforming the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida into a model for problem solving. Cities around the country are taking notes from her and her crackerjack team. For Hot Apps, we delve into a grade-school skillset paired with an automated teacher—get ready for A+ work. And for Q&A, we asked, do you have a habit of reflection, and if you do, how do you make use of it? Ready or not, here we come! 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - What's on the Menu? 02:05 - Hot Apps Grammarly 07:14 - Q&A Do you have a habit of reflection, and, if you do, how do you make use of it? 13:04 - Featured Guest Kate Parmelee 23:24 - Upcoming Events Resources: Multiple-award-winning book, "Picture Yourself A Leader" "5S Baby!" Ms. Fix-a-Lot's latest Lean Rap Video Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/qTFRqBi06D4 Find us on: - Apple Podcasts - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

It's Episode 107 and it's the first menu of the year! Today’s highlight is an interview with Tracy and Elisabeth! Turns out they're the fascinating authors of the soon-to-be published second edition of the Problem-Solver’s Toolkit. Can’t wait to hear what they've got to say about that. For Book Buzz - You'll hear about the book, The Creative Act, by Rick Rubin and why it’s good for coaches and problem solvers. And for Q&A, the question is, what unconscious rules do we make that hold us back? It’s a new year! Let’s get into the things that will make it a great year! 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - What's on the menu? 2:11 - Book Buzz The Creative Act by Rick Rubin 9:40 - Q&A "What do you do when leadership won't let go of the reins?" 17:42 -Featured Guest Elisabeth Swan and Tracy O'Rourke 27:50 - Upcoming Events Resources: Multiple-award-winning book, "Picture Yourself A Leader" "5S Baby!" Ms. Fix-a-Lot's latest Lean Rap Video Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/m2F_-DhdK1s Find us on: - Apple Podcasts - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

Last one of the year! And Today’s highlight is our interview with Tracy Defoe the Kata Coach and Adult learning specialist about how changing a label could make the difference between resistance and acceptance of change. For our Book Buzz segment We’ll dig into a book that breaks down what your brain is up against when you try to create. And creativity is something every one of us is engaged in every day. And then for Q&A, we asked, how do you influence leadership to let go and invite others to build their skills? It’s December–so whether your eggnog is spiked or not—and let’s get into this! 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - What's on the menu? 2:24 - Book Buzz The War of Art 13:37 - Q&A "What do you do when leadership won't let go of the reins?" 21:55 -Featured Guest Tracy Defoe 50:54 - Upcoming Events December Webinar: "Lean into AI: Using Artificial Intelligence to Transform Your Work" with Jessica Blake Video Link to Last Month's Webinar: "How to Bring PDCA to Any Industry and Win Converts!", with Jen Tankanow Resources: Multiple-award-winning book, "Picture Yourself A Leader" Lean Parody Video, "Baby Got Tools!" "5S Baby!" Ms. Fix-a-Lot's latest Lean Rap Video Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/_KgkSC00pd8 Find us on: Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

It's Episode 105 and the highlight Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Meg Brown, Vice President of Human Resources at Cambridge Air Solution, where they’ve built an amazingly successful Lean culture by combining sheet metal with unconditional love–you know you need to know more about that. For Hot Apps we’ve got a mobile diary that helps you form a practice of reflection and adjustment. And then for Q&A, we asked, what is it that makes us constantly try to fit 10 pounds of…STUFF… in a 5 pound bag? Come hang at the cafe while we discuss! 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - What's on the menu? 2:18 - Hot Apps Grid Diary 10:34 - Q&A "Do you make plans that are over-optimistic?” 17:33 - Featured Guest Meg Brown - Cambridge Air Solutions 46:14 - Upcoming Events September Webinar: "Stop the Insanity! Unplug Your Materials Resource Planning (MRP)" with Jerry Wright Global Lean Summit Video Link to Last Month's Webinar: "Personal Hoshin Planning: Why Leave Your Future to Luck" Resources: Multiple-award-winning book, "Picture Yourself A Leader" Lean Parody Video, "Baby Got Tools!" "5S Baby!" Ms. Fix-a-Lot's latest Lean Rap Video  Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/Hdx0W8LOd64 Find us on: Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml 

It's Episode 104 and the highlight is our interview with Paul Critchley, the President of New England Lean Consulting where we find out what’s in store at the first ever New England Lean Summit this September–there’s rumors of a DJ... For Hot Apps, we sampled a platform that could inject a stealth bit of productivity into your family’s day-to-day activities. And for Q&A, we asked, “Is there an optimal intersection of fun and productivity?” Is there ever enough fun? Can you have too much? We’ll settle that question AND have fun doing it. 😊  Sit back and enjoy! 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - What's on the menu? 2:17 - Hot Apps Family Wall 7:32 - Q&A "Is there an optimal intersection of fun and productivity?” 14:49 - Featured Guest Paul Critchley - New England Lean Consulting 43:25 - Upcoming Events August Webinar: "Personal Hoshin Planning—Don’t Leave It To Luck" with Bob Wallner New England Lean Summit Global Lean Summit Resources: Multiple-award-winning book, "Picture Yourself A Leader" Lean Parody Video, "Baby Got Tools!" "5S Baby!" Ms. Fix-a-Lot's latest Lean Rap Video  Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/y4PI4JBaE-0 Find us on: Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml 

It's Episode 103 and the highlight is our interview with Ahren Crickard, the Director of the Center for Operational Excellence at UC San Diego and she’ll be sharing all things Process Palooza–the yearly problem-solving festival with the highest octane MC available–a certain Tracy O’Rourke. For Hot Apps, we’ll give you our take on a conference app how good it is at networking. And then for Q&A, we pose the question, "How do you feel about getting lost. Is it a failure or an opportunity?" Sit back and enjoy! 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - What's on the menu? 2:02 - Hot Apps Whova 8:45 - Q&A Lost or on an Adventure? 14:49 -Featured Guest Ahren Crickard 38:17 - Upcoming Events August Webinar:  "5S Baby" Spoof Lean Rap Video Reveal Party Resources: Multiple-award-winning book, "Picture Yourself A Leader" Lean Parody Video, "Baby Got Tools!"  Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/dnlWoRFetLg Find us on: Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml 

It's Episode 102 and the highlight is our interview with Maribel Topf the Division Manager of Continuous Improvement at Snap-on Tools author of the new book Process Alchemy–she put all her insights into print and we’re going to get a few gems from her. For Hot Apps, we’ll cover an app that might help you find space for yourself in your day. And then we’ll dig into the question of timing–what happens when we wait for just the right moment?   0:00 - Intro 1:07 - What's on the menu? 1:49 - Hot Apps Headspace 8:39 - Q&A Do It Scared!   12:58 -Featured Guest Maribel Topf Process Alchemy 40:54 - Upcoming Events June Webinar: Rich Data, Poor Data: Elevating Your Data Quality "5S Baby" Spoof Lean Rap Video Reveal Party Resources: Multiple-award-winning book, "Picture Yourself A Leader" Lean Parody Video, "Baby Got Tools!"   Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/_0iHbvY9I2o   Find us on: Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

It's Episode 101 and the highlight is Tracy an Elisabeth's interview with Tracy Minutolo—Head of Operational Excellence at the technology health company Hologic. We’ll find out how Tracey morphed from a microbiologist into a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. For Hot Apps, we’ll give you our take on a serious rival for ChatGPT—or a perfect companion for Google—or both. And then we’ll dig into a question that came up recently about our negativity bias—is it a force for good or evil? In the meantime, fill that mug and get comfy! 0:00 - Intro 1:37 - What's on the menu? 2:23 - Hot Apps Perplexity 9:42 - Q&A Negative bias - a force for Good? 16:00 -Featured Guest Tracey Minutolo 38:48 - Upcoming Events Webinar: Good Data, Poor Data: Elevating Your Data Quality "5S Baby" Spoof Lean Rap Video Reveal Party Resources: Multiple-award-winning book, "Picture Yourself A Leader" Lean Parody Video, "Baby Got Tools!"  Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/vIUn3Sa2qTo Find us on: Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml 

Today’s highlight is whisky cocktails! Or the reason behind our whiskey cocktails. In a crossover celebration of 100 Cafe episodes, Tracy and Elisabeth invited their good friends Mark Graban and Jamie Flinchbaugh of the Lean Whiskey podcast to mark this cafe milestone. They're primed to talk all things podcasting. And for a special Hot Apps segment, these four will let you in on their current favorites, so stay tuned for some solid work tips …but with a twist, or possibly a garnish! 0:00 - Intro 1:52 - What's on the menu? 21:06 - Hot Apps Trello Kainexus Asana Evernote Credly 14:49 - Featured Guest My Favorite Mistakes podcast Lean Blog podcast People Solve Problems podcast Picture Yourself a Leader book The Mistakes That Make Us book People Solve Problems book Podcast feed at LeanWhiskey.com or leanblog.org/leanwhiskey or jflinch.com/leanwhiskey 52:25 - Upcoming Events Resources: New Lean Parody Video, "Baby Got Tools!" Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/dK24EpHuc_M Find us on: Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

It's Episode 99 and the highlight is Tracy and Elisabeth's interview with Allison Kestenbaum, the Supervisor of Spiritual Care and Clinical Pastoral Education at UC San Diego Health. She just got her Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification so we dig into the intersection of continuous improvement and Spiritual care–that’s a new one for everyone out there. For Hot Apps, we’ll cover an app that gives you credit—and we all need credit and recognition. Then we’ll cover a book that recently got some credit and the author just happens to be one of the hosts of this podcast—so stay tuned for gold-medal reveal! In the meantime, make yourself some Just-in-time coffee and let’s roll! 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - What's on the menu? 2:06 - Hot Apps Credly   TKMG Academy   UC San Diego Extended Studies Lean Six Sigma Portfolio 8:52 - Q&A Gold Award Winner for Best Business Book of 2023 14:49 - Featured Guest Allison Kestenbaum 41:25 - Upcoming Events March Webinar: Game On: Unlocking Lean Innovation through Deliberate Play Resources: "Picture Yourself A Leader"—Winner of the International Impact Book Award for Best Leadership Book New Lean Parody Video, "Baby Got Tools!" Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/jkk9XjdxzA0 Find us on: - Apple Podcasts - Podbean - Spotify - RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

It's Episode 98 and the highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Lifesharing’s Executive Team—Jeff Trageser and Mike Vazquez. Lifesharing is a nonprofit arm of UC San Diego Health dedicated to organ procurement and—lucky for everyone—they're steeped in continuous improvement. For Hot Apps, we’ll cover a networking app you’re probably aware of, you might even be using, but are you making the most of it? And for Q&A, we’ll discuss the topic of work relationships. Are you a “just-the-facts ma'am” Joe Friday type? If asking people about themselves feels like “fluff” —are you hamstringing your own progress? Tracy and Elisabeth get to the bottom of that and more! 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - What's on the menu? 2:10 - Hot Apps LinkedIn 17:19 - Q&A Doing FLUFF Join the conversation! 25:35 - Featured Guest Intro Jeffry Trageser & Michael Vazquez of LifeSharing 56:45 - Upcoming Events February Webinar 2/28: "Public Relations for a Problem-Solving Culture: Storytelling at Work" Resources: "Picture Yourself A Leader"—Winner of the International Impact Book Award for Best Leadership Book New Lean Parody Video, "Baby Got Tools!" Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://www.jitcafe.com/post/lean-life-sharing-making-organ-donation-work-with-jeff-trageser-and-mike-vazquez Find us on: Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml

It's Episode 97 and the  highlight is Tracy & Elisabeth's interview with Cheryl Jekiel, the Founder of Lean Leadership Center, get the scoop on her latest book, Let Go To Lead. Cheryl has a deep background in helping managers go from overpowering to empowering.  For Hot Apps, we’re going to delve into an app that’s been referred to as your "adjunct brain.” It’s a way to hold onto all that stuff you learn and access it when you need it it.  For Q&A, we’ll discuss how to take advantage of an age-old truism–”Necessity is the mother of invention”—If that’s true, how do we conjure "necessity" when we want to jumpstart innovation? Let's kick this year off! 0:00 - Intro 01:24 - What's on the Menu? 02:30 - Hot Apps Evernote 12:03 - Q&A "Necessity is the Mother of Invention" 20:55 - Featured Guest Cheryl Jekiel 51:34 - Upcoming Events Webinar: "Public Relations for a Problem-Solving Culture: Storytelling at Work" Thanks for Listening! Listen to more podcasts at JITCafe.com. Link to the video version of this podcast: https://www.jitcafe.com/post/let-go-to-lead-with-cheryl-jekiel Find us on: - Apple Podcasts- Podbean- Spotify- RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/JITCafe/feed.xml