Summary: <br> In this episode we interview power consultant Karen Martin and zero in on the role “purpose” plays in outstanding performance.<br> We’ll give you a glimpse into her latest book, Clarity First, and which “Five Ps” make the difference for smart leaders. In the news, we’ll highlight a man whose relentless work to improve the lives of others landed him in an Army Hall of Fame, and lastly we’ll let you in on how GoPro cameras are not just for underwater photography. Line us up on iTunes and enjoy and engagingly educational commute.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Also Listen On:<br> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/goleansixsigma" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><br> <br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/just-in-time-cafe/id1082077188?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/goleansixsigmacom/justintime-cafe?refid=stpr" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Timeline<br> <br> * 1:58 Appetizer of the Day<br> <br> * <a href="https://shop.gopro.com/cameras?gclid=CjwKCAjws6jVBRBZEiwAkIfZ2heGznXj526HppTtWhR6l4o3wRBm6_a-TDro8IngCc1NaU5cRilqVhoC4f0QAvD_BwE&dclid=CND-6PLT7tkCFRSfyAodgXwJTQ&ds_rl=1244695" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoPro Camera</a><br> <br> <br> * 4:02 In the News<br> <br> * <a href="https://goleansixsigma.com/lean-six-sigma-helped-john-dugan-amc-get-inducted-hall-fame/">How Lean Six Sigma Helped John Dugan of AMC Get Inducted to the Hall of Fame</a><br> <br> <br> * 6:58 The Printed Page<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Clarity-First-Organizations-Outstanding-Performance/dp/1259837351" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clarity First: How Smart Leaders and Organizations Achieve Outstanding Performance by Karen Martin</a><br> <br> <br> * 10:56 Coupon Code<br> <br> * Special coupon code for all of our awesome listeners: 20% discount on all of our <a href="https://goleansixsigma.com/lean-six-sigma-online-training-certification-pricing/">online training</a>!<br> <br> <br> * 12:41 Today’s Special<br> <br> * Interview with <a href="https://www.ksmartin.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Karen Martin</a>, author of Clarity First<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Podcast Transcript<br> Elisabeth Swan: Hi everyone. I’m Elisabeth Swan.<br> Tracy O’Rourke: And I’m Tracy O’Rourke.<br> Elisabeth Swan: We are from GoLeanSixSigma.com and you’re listening to the Just-In-Time Café Podcast where we bring you fabulous apps, polls, news, books, and people so you can build your problem-solving muscles.<br> Tracy O’Rourke: I’m really happy to be spending some time with you today, Elisabeth.<br> Elisabeth Swan: Great to see you too, Tracy.<br> Tracy O’Rourke: They just made some cookies so I grabbed you one.<br> Elisabeth Swan: Only one? Well, bring it and then I’ll meet you in the private dining room.<br> What’s on the Menu (Podcast Agenda)<br> Tracy O’Rourke: Elisabeth, that looks like a good menu. What’s on it?<br> Elisabeth Swan: OK, Tracy. Here we go. For an Appetizer, we’ll find out how GoPro cameras are just as good for process improvement as they are for underwater photography.<br> In the News, we’ll find out how a Lean Six Sigma focused on purpose brought a Materials Manager into an Army Hall of Fame.<br> For the Printed Page, we’ll cover <a href="https://goleansixsigma.com/best-books-buy-clarity-first-karen-martin/">Karen Martin’s brand new book, Clarity First</a>. It teaches you how to clarify the 5Ps, purpose, priorities, process, performance, and problem-solving.<br> And for Today’s Special, we’ve got your interview with Karen Martin where you address the first P in her new book, which is purpose. It’s a purpose-filled menu, Tracy. A lot of good things to come.<br> Tracy O’Rourke: I hear you. It should be good.
