
Ask Us Anything: Habits, Leadership, and What’s Next at KaiNexus
From KaiNexus: Continuous Improvement, Leadership, and More by KaiNexus
October 21, 2025 · 30 min
About this episode
Mark Graban and Greg Jacobson answer listener questions about habits, leadership, and the future of KaiNexus.
In this special “Ask Us Anything” episode, Mark Graban and KaiNexus CEO Greg Jacobson answer listener-submitted questions and share candid thoughts on: 🔁 The five habit cues (and how to use them for lasting change) 📚 Books that shape how leaders think and grow—including new takes on familiar topics 🔍 What it really means when a measure becomes a target 🔊 Why audio learning fits modern leadership lifestyles 💡 Trust as the lubricant of continuous improvement—and why that matters now more than ever 📈 What’s coming next at KaiNexus to support improvement at scale This episode blends practical insights, thoughtful reflection, and a little humor—ideal for anyone passionate about continuous improvement, Lean leadership, or building a better workplace culture. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.kainexus.com 📘 Mark’s book: https://www.mistakesbook.com
People in this episode
Host: Mark Graban
Guest: Greg Jacobson
Topics covered
- habits
- leadership
- continuous improvement
- workplace culture
- audio learning
Keywords
- habit cues
- books for leaders
- measure becomes a target
- audio learning
- trust in improvement
- KaiNexus future
Mentioned in this episode
Products: KaiNexus, Mark's book
Books & works: Ask Us Anything
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