When a Good Employee Isn’t the Right Employee | Lean Built - Manufacturing Freedom E157
About this episode
Andrew and Jay discuss navigating change in organizations while maintaining culture and making tough personnel decisions.
Change is inevitable, but how do you get through it without losing your culture? From improving systems and giving honest feedback to hiring the right people and knowing when someone is no longer the right fit, Andrew and Jay share lessons they’ve learned from change over the years. They also dive into why continual improvement matters, how to create a team that’s willing to adapt, and why great leadership often means making difficult but necessary decisions.
People in this episode
Hosts: Henry Holsters, Pierson Workholding
Guests: Andrew, Jay
Topics covered
- employee fit
- organizational culture
- leadership
- change management
- team adaptation
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